Heavy-Duty, Semi-Automatic Turntable Wrapping

Muller LCS (Glenview, IL), a leading manufacturer of both equipment and material load containment solutions, introduces their new heavy-duty, semi-automatic Raptor™ HPL turntable wrapping machine, a reliable, economical and intuitive wrapper that has the added benefit of a branding tool built in with the popular Logo Wrap™ enhancement. Previously only available as an option for the Octopus line of ring technology stretch wrappers, Logo Wrap enables shops to protect pallet loads while simultaneously covering the product in custom messaging. This turntable can wrap up to 35 loads per hour and boasts an easy to use control panel that provides the flexibility to create customized wrap patterns for each unique application.

In addition, patented strain gauge technology also enables electronic film feed and corner compensation. A motorized power pre-stretch system (250 percent) with adjustable film tension control guarantees users optimal film usage. Film tension control ensures superior load containment and helps eliminate film breaks and product damage. The Raptor line of turntables is very easy to use, relatively maintenance free and help users reduce waste. The patented Logo Wrap option adds another unique value to the machine as a cost-effective and durable alternative to traditional hand applied stickers or labels. Integrated into the Raptor HPL, the custom branded film can be applied during the normal wrapping cycle. Logo Wrap is secured under a layer of standard stretch film, making it visible from all sides of a pallet and resistant against normal wear, outdoor elements and tear associated with load handling.

In addition to its durability, the Logo Wrap minimizes waste and labor. Traditional stickers or labels are typically hand applied, increasing the labor involved. They also have a tendency to fall off or tear, creating unnecessary waste. Since the Logo Wrap is printed to manufacturer specifications, it can include a company logo, contact information or instructions for storage and transportation. Now a customer pallet is more than just a way to transport product safely and securely; it’s a brand-enhancing marketing tool as well.

In other equipment applications, Muller also offers their popular Octopus 1717C and unique Yellow Jacket orbital stretch wrappers. The Octopus 1717C automatic rotary ring stretch wrapper is competitively priced to automatic rotary arm and turntable machines in the 30 LPH to 50 LPH range. With its compact size, this wrapper is versatile for a variety of applications, making it the perfect machine for selling through distribution.

For shops that need to secure oversized, oddly shaped, palletized loads while the pallet remains on the forklift, the Yellow Jacket orbital wrapper is a horizontally positioned stretch wrap machine that moves around and under a load as the Yellow Jacket is manually advanced across the length of the load, significantly minimizing the time it takes to wrap a load by hand. Typically it takes two workers roughly ten minutes to wrap a similar load by hand. Yellow Jacket can wrap a similar load with one worker in one minute. In addition to reducing the labor required to wrap by at least 50 percent, this orbital wrapper also eliminates the need for other strapping materials or expensive cartons to secure loads.

Muller also offers real-time equipment support through its Remote Service Plan. With greater security and faster connection, the enhanced plan minimizes equipment downtime and reduces stretch wrapping costs. Waiting for a technician to arrive can take hours or even days. But this service option allows technicians to connect to the equipment through a secure network. Within minutes, the technician can login and diagnose, correct or upgrade any part of the equipment that is connected to the Ethernet network. Available on all new Octopus rotary ring stretch wrap machines, the Remote Service Plan may be retrofitted onto existing Muller automatic stretch wrappers. “For every minute the machine is not wrapping, it’s costing the shop money,” says Tom Mutch, the products and applications engineer for Muller. “With the Remote Service Plan, we can now resolve many common issues over the Internet.”

Upgrading existing Muller equipment is just as simple. After installing a device to the customers Ethernet network, technicians can remotely help their clients with wrap pattern changes, PLC and HMI program updates and adjusting variable frequency drive parameters. “Many companies are downsizing and may not have the necessary support on-hand to maintain their equipment,” adds Mutch. “This service gives them access to our experienced technicians with a higher response time. It further allows us to offer greater preventative care on their machines since we can quickly see what maintenance is required.”

Muller LCS, 3644 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026, 800-628-6787, sales@mullerlcs.com, www.mullerlcs.com.