PowerMaster Strapping Systems


The PowerMaster is specifically tailored to the corrugated and printing industries. It features an all-electric design that performs faster and more consistently, with fewer maintenance issues than competing products. The PowerMaster is easily integrated into existing production lines to create a seamless packaging system, including a wide variety of conveyors, turning devices, centering devices, printers, scanners, scales, etc.


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Features

  • Wulftec was the first in North America to put AC variable frequency drives as standard equipment on all machines. Why? Lower maintenance and better reliability—Wulftec equipment will save time and money
  • NEMA 4/12 control panel dust tight and waterproof
  • The control panel is neatly organized eliminating time otherwise lost searching for wires
  • The control panel is UL508A approved
  • Superior Electrical/Electronic Design including Allen Bradley Micro800 Series and AC drives
  • User friendly touch screen offers a simple yet effective way to adjust and maintain your equipment
  • All motors, proximity sensors, photoeyes and other sensors have quick disconnect cables that simplify installation and maintenance
  • Photoeyes are maintenance free and protected
  • All Wulftec structures are made of heavy-duty steel for rugged performance, even in the harshest work environments. They’re built to last forever
  • The bottom section of the strapping arch can be a standard undertrack style or an electric motor driven pallet bayonet for “through-pallet” strapping or a combination of both.
  • Up to 8 straps per minute may be applied, depending on strapping arch and package dimensions, strap quality and strap tension required.
  • Electronic tension control through a variable frequency drive. Assures consistent tension control regardless of the number of cycles and environmental conditions. The strap tension is adjustable from the touch screen.
  • The PowerMaster offer turntables, rotating cross and centering devices as an option for all handling needs…accommodating pallet and palletless loads.
  • Our heavy duty conveyors are second to none in the industry
  • Coils of PET strapping with a core diameter of 16″ can be fitted to the high speed dispensers, with pulley block accumulation system and electrical brake.
  • Non-Proprietary parts accessible on a local base
  • The best warranties in the industry
    • 1-year on the strapping head and track
    • 3-year unlimited cycle warranty
    • 3-years on the steel structure

Key Specs

Production Rate

  • 100 loads per hour

Machine Dimensions

  • 88 " L x
  • 139 " W x
  • 148 " H

Maximum Load Size

  • Portal size to allow max load size of 80" wide x 80" high

Load Weight

  • 5000

Approximate Shipping Weight

  • 8700 lbs

Electrical Requirements

  • 460 V /
  • 3 ph /
  • 60 Hz
  • 30 A

Controls

  • Allen Bradley CompactLogix L24ER PLC with Ethernet switch
  • Allen Bradley PanelView 7 6” color touch screen
  • 24V control system
  • Current overload protection
  • NEMA 4/12 control cabinet
  • Autoheight sensing photoeye
  • Power on/off lockable switch and indicator light
  • 460VAC motor and contactor
  • Two emergency stop stations (1 on panel / 1 on the platen)
  • Manual function for strapping head and conveyors
  • Intuitive alarms diagnostic on touch screen
  • Machine and head cycle counter
  • Reset function
  • Strap track with under track configuration to allowing under pack strapping
  • 16 fully adjustable strapping patterns with binary code communication signal
  • Variable compression setting from 1125lbs to 8800lbs
  • Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 drive, 460VAC
  • Allen Bradley series 100 contactor
  • Alarm beacon
  • 120 VAC outlet in control panel for service work

GT41 N strapping head

  • By changing the optional entry and exit guide the head have the ability to strap with polyester (PET) from 3/8 to 5/8 wide and .020 minimum thick strapping.
  • Consistently reproducible strap tensioning through an Allen Bradley PowerFlex 70 VFD and torque motor control
  • Consistently high seal efficiency
  • Environmentally favorable sealing by vibration welding
  • Separate drive section for high speed strap feeding and take up and to achieve maximum tension levels
  • Electronic strap circulation control

Electric platen

  • 7.4 HP AC gear motor with Allen Bradley contactor

Strap dispenser

  • High speed dispenser with pulley block accumulation system and electrical brake that can fits standard coils of PET strapping with a core diameter of 16" and a width of 6".

Structure

  • Heavy duty folded sheet metal uprights with upper frame structurally integrated with base for greater stability

Technical Information

  • The machine is provided with a manual including electro/mechanical schematics and drawings, maintenance program and PLC program disk

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