Method for securing a load to a pallet with a roped film web

A method of wrapping a load, comprising:

• dispensing a film web from a film dispenser;
• providing relative rotation between the load and the film dispenser to wrap the film web around the load;
• continuously engaging the film web with a roller while the film is being dispensed, and moving the roller between:
• a first position, wherein the film web leaves the roller at a first elevation substantially equal to an elevation at which the film web was received by the roller, and
• a second position, wherein the film web leaves the roller at a second elevation different from the first elevation;
• and
• roping a portion of the film web into a rope of film;
• wherein moving the roller from the second position to the first position includes releasing the roller with a release device by relative rotation between the load and the film dispenser.

A method of wrapping a load, comprising:

• dispensing a film web from a film dispenser;
• providing relative rotation between the load and the film dispenser to wrap the film web around the load;
• while dispensing the film web, continuously engaging the film web with a roller, and moving the roller between:
• a first position, wherein the longitudinal axis of the roller is substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the film web about the roller, and
• a second position angled relative to the first position, to drive down the film web;
• and
• roping a portion of the film web into a rope of film;
• and
• releasing the roller from second position by relative rotation between the load and the film dispenser.