Muller Octopus 404

Muller Octopus™ 404 Rotary Ring Pallet Stretch Wrapper
(a.k.a. 404 Octopus)

This Octopus wrapper accomplishes throughput speeds comparable to common conventional turntable and rotary tower automatics, while providing the film savings achieved by running non-standard wrap patterns only available to rotary ring automatics.

As a used and fully reconditioned wrapper, complete with a used equipment warranty, this wrapper will allow the purchaser the luxury of using the same equipment trusted by many North American Fortune 500 companies to manage their materials and maintenance costs, and increase throughput ... all at a fraction of the cost of new!

The Muller Octopus' innovative and patented wrapping ring allows the pallet to remain stationary while the balanced Film Carriage rotates around the pallet as the ring moves vertically. The Cut and Seal system is mounted to the Ring Frame, and enables the Cut and Seal sequence to occur anywhere on the load (top, middle, or bottom) and leaves absolutely no tail! This feature allows the Octopus wrapper to accomplish a true one way wrap. Conventional design stretch wrappers require the Film Carriage to return from where it started in order to capture the film in the Film Clamp, putting film on the load which may not be required for load containment. Taking advantage of this "One Way Wrap" enables the Octopus wrapper to use less film than most any other conventional stretch wrapper in the industry, typically achieving film savings of 30% or more!

 

Advantages

Disadvantages

Cut and seal can occur anywhere on the load (top, middle, or bottom) allowing one way and banding wrap patterns, and the implementation of previously impossible wrapping options right in the wrap zone One way wrap significantly reduces cost of packaging per load and increases system throughput Suitable for unstable loads which cannot accommodate rotation Can often be installed over existing conveyors Load weights are limited only by the conveying system Fully automated operation does not require an operator (loads are transferred in and out via automated conveyor) Fully automated film clamp, cutter, and "no tail" sealer negates the need for a full time operator Pre-stretch film carriage maximizes the stretching of the film, significantly reducing the cost of packaging per load and produces a superior shipping package Available options accommodate needs for extra tall loads, alternate pass-heights, and wrap pattern variations Achieves greater reliability and reduced maintenance costs due to the non-load bearing wrapping component design

Larger floor space requirement (compared to fully automatic turntable systems) Permanent installation required (i.e. not fork lift portable) Increased installation costs (professional installation recommended) Requires higher supply voltages Requires pneumatic power (air)

Common Available Options:

• Height extension (taller loads)
• Pass-height modification
• Control system expansion (eg. conveyor controls, etc.)
• PLC, HMI, and VFD drive retrofits

 
SPECIFICATIONS:

Performance:

• Rotation Speed: 0-21 RPM 
• Loads Per Hour: Up to 45 LPH (Dependant upon load size, wrap pattern selection, and conveyor speed and logic) 

Load Specifications:

• Maximum Load Size: 48" W x 50" L (69" diagonal), 80" H [at design pass-height]
• Maximum Load Weight: Unlimited

Film Delivery:

• Film Delivery: Octo-thread design, strain gauge, powered pre-stretch, "W" film threading pattern
• Pre-stretch: 75% to 300%
• Post-stretch: Electronic film tension control
• Film Type: Machine film, 20" roll width, 10" diameter, 3" core

Rotation System:

• Ring Rotation System: Drive wheel, Mitsubishi VFD

Lift System:

• Film Carriage Lift: Chain, Mitsubishi VFD

Power Requirements:

• Power Requirement: 240 VAC, 1 PH, 60 Hz 
• Pneumatic Requirement: 3 CFM @ 80 PSI

Controls:

• Controller: Allen-Bradley PLC
• Operator Interface: Pushbuttons, selector switches, thumbwheel, etc.
• Wrap Programs: Standard wrap patterns, typically up/down, wrap up only, or banding (customizations available)
• Wrap Parameters: Separate top and bottom wrap counts, separate ring up/down speeds, variable ring rotation speed, and auto height photoeye

Cut and Seal:

• Fully automated impulse cutter and heat sealer

Construction:

• Frame: Welded steel
• Portability: None, permanent installation

Availability subject to prior sale!