ACMI presents the Vortex stretch wrapper, a new high-end stretch wrapper able to mount reels with a height of 500mm, 750mm or 1,000mm. This innovative machine, which benefits from extremely small dimensions, is equipped with an automatic pre-stretching unit changeover system and can be integrated with the Compakt palletiser structure.

The Vortex stretch wrapper is suitable for high capacity production lines and the strong frame, automatic pre-stretching unit changeover systems and its other interesting details make the Vortex stretch wrapper a very high performance machine.

The very compact structure makes it possible to insert this exceptional machine even into layouts or areas which have very little space available or integrate it with the Compakt palletiser structure. The height is also reduced to a minimum considering that the top presser, when installed, is contained entirely within the main structure.

The search for the pallet height is automatic and the film welding system is "bar against bar" without welding the film on the product. Thanks to the double brushless motorisation, the film unwinding speed undergoes continuous variations in order to coordinate with the ring rotation speed and therefore ensure constant film tension. With this new stretch wrapper it is possible to create totally customizable stretch wrapping and tensioning programmes.

In addition, the top speed of 150 pallets per hour, the roping system, the automatic pre-stretching changeover system, the pre-stretching capacity of 400% and the possibility of applying the top cover or the hermetic cycle, make the Vortex stretch wrapper an ideal solution for handling half and quarter pallets.

The automatic changeover system consists of two motorized pre-stretching trolleys capable of moving along linear guides that are installed on the side of the machine and convey the pre-stretching unit towards the operator intervention zone. The operation is very simple.

The Vortex is equipped with a film pre-stretching system which houses the reel and consists of two independent motorized rollers. This particular high-tech solution is the one which more than any other has an impact on the actual convenience of this type of machine. In fact, thanks to the fully electronic management of all the pre-stretching parameters, Vortex allows considerable film saving. If the characteristics of the film allow it, the machine can reach a pre-stretching percentage of 400% and the electronic management allows total customization of the stretch wrapping cycle, including the roping. This system always makes it possible to use the ideal amount of film, optimizing reel consumption and providing accurate information about the amount of film that is actually used.