Machine Product Brief
| April 5, 2011

Optional wireless remote for stretch wrappers

Orion’s Flex A Series of stand-alone automatic wrappers comes with an optional wireless remote that allows forklift drivers to initiate the process while on board the vehicle or reach a lanyard switch to start the stretch wrapper.
Machine Product Brief
| January 10, 2008

Semi-automatic stretch wrappers

Orion has introduced the first 2 models of its new Flex Series semi-automatic turntable stretch-wrapping machines, the Flex HPD (High Profile Deluxe) and Flex LPD (Low Profile Deluxe).
Machine Product Brief
| September 24, 2007

Stretch wrappers

Orion’s Flex HPD (High Profile Deluxe) and Flex LPD (Low Profile Deluxe) stretch wrappers feature 5,000 lb. load capacity, 14 RPM turntable, 260% film delivery, and electronic film tension.
Controls Product Brief
| December 18, 2006

HMI on stretch wrapper

Orion Packaging unveiled a new digital display and control panel for its semi-automatic, turntable stretch-wrapping system.
Machine Product Brief
| May 31, 2006

Low-Profile Turntable

The new Spectra II semi-automatic, low-profile turntable from Orion accommodates a 5ꯠ-lb load capacity on its 14 rpm oversized turntable. Wraps products as large as 55”x55”x90”.
Machine Product Brief
| May 31, 2004

Automatic stretch wrapper

Orion’s fully automatic SpectraMAX spiral low-profile platform rotary turntable system is designed to wrap pallet loads with a secure spiral web of stretch film without requiring manual film attachment/severing before or after cycling.
Machine Product Brief
| March 31, 2003

Stretch wrapper

The CTS-67 stand-alone, turntable stretch-wrapping unit from Orion (Collierville, TN) was designed to streamline stretch-wrapping operations by providing a staging conveyor onto which unwrapped loads can be placed, eliminating the need for double handling.
Machine Product Brief
| September 30, 2002

Turntable stretch wrapper

A rugged steel frame provides functionality for the Spectra semi-automatic turntable stretch wrapper from Orion Packaging Systems (Collierville, TN).
Machine Product Brief
| July 31, 2002

Robotic palletizing system

Brenton Engineering (Alexandria, MN) released its robotic palletizing system that is combined with sister company Orion Packaging Systems’ (Collierville, TN) stretch wrapper.
Machine Product Brief
| February 28, 2002

Robotic palletizer/wrapper

The Mini-System combines an automatic stretch wrapper from Orion Packaging Systems (Collierville, TN) and a robotic palletizer from Brenton Engineering (Alexandria, MN).
Machine Product Brief
| November 30, 2001

Automatic film roll changer

The automatic film roll changer (AFRC) from Orion Packaging Systems (Collierville, TN) discards an empty film core and loads a fresh roll of stretch film onto a pallet strech wrapper.
Machine Product Brief
| September 30, 2001

Automatic rotary tower stretch wrapper

Orion Packaging Systems (Collierville, TN) has released its redesigned MA-55 automatic rotary tower stretch-wrapping system. Machine offers a 4-leg frame that replaces the previous 2-leg gantry-style frame design.
Machine Product Brief
| August 31, 2001

Tower system

The MPA-67 spiral automatic rotary tower system from Orion Packaging (Collierville, TN) features a film-tail attachment and cutting devices for true automation.
Materials Product Brief
| July 31, 2001

Stretch wrapper brochure

Orion Packaging Systems (Collierville, TN) has published a brochure describing the MA-55 automatic stretch-wrapping machine. Machine unitizes pallet loads automatically by rotating a film carriage around a stationary load.
Controls Product Brief
| January 31, 2000

AC-drives on stretch wrappers

Long-lasting AC motors are being integrated into Orion’s (Memphis, TN) line of automatic stretch wrappers. The AC variable frequency drives are more energy efficient and more versatile than DC motors, which have brushes that tend to wear out quickly.
Controls Product Brief
| October 31, 1999

Multimedia CD-ROM

Ormec's (Rochester, NY) new multimedia CD-ROM features a 31-min presentation of the Orion® Industrial PC-based controllers and new ServoWire(TM) drive technology.
Materials Product Brief
| June 30, 1999

Stretch wrapper

Three of Orion's (Memphis, TN) Epic Series 77-class turntable stretch wrappers have been improved with "instant thread" carriages that automatically thread film, making roll changes quicker and safer.
Materials Product Brief
| April 30, 1999

Automatic stretch wrappers

Orion Packaging Systems' (Memphis, TN) eight-page brochure on its 55 and 66 Series automatic stretch wrappers features large color photos and dimensional diagrams.
Controls Product Brief
| November 30, 1998

Motion control for A-B

Orion® PC-based motion controllers from Ormec (Rochester, NY) now offer Ethernet connections to Allen-Bradley PLCs that support Ethernet. The controllers can also be used for communications with PCs running popular human-machine interface software packages.
Machine Product Brief
| October 31, 1998

Coding equipment

Alpha Dot (Belle Mead, NJ) will demonstrate its Midjet range of large-character ink-jet printers. These feature new membrane keypad with pictorial, non-language-specific keys.
Materials Product Brief
| September 30, 1998

Suitcase security

Already in operation in airports from New York to Los Angeles, the SW-66 suitcase wrapper from Orion (Memphis, TN) protects luggage pieces up to 250 lb with a diagonal length up to 50".
Controls Product Brief
| September 30, 1998

High-speed motion network

New Orion® ServoWire(TM) servo drives and PC-based digital motion controllers from Ormec (Rochester, NY) communicate at speeds to 200 megabits/sec using the IEEE-1394 network protocol, originally Apple Computer's FireWire(TM) network protocol.
Controls Product Brief
| June 30, 1998

Motion control software

MotionDesk(TM) Version 2.0 software is said to simplify configuration, development and maintenance of motion control systems using the ORION® PC-based multi-axis motion controllers.
Controls Product Brief
| May 31, 1998

PC-based motion controller

Ormec's (Rochester, NY) new Orion® Model 30 PC-based motion controller is now available with a 233-MHz Pentium MMX microprocessor for up to five times more processing power than before.
Materials Product Brief
| May 31, 1998

Stretch wrapper leasing

Orion Packaging Systems (Memphis, TN) is now offering a leasing program that gives manufacturers an alternative to purchasing packaging equipment. The program is called Orion Financial Services and is fully deductible as a business expense.
Controls Product Brief
| December 31, 1997

Orbital wrapper

The Constellation series orbital wrapper from Orion Packaging Systems (Memphis, TN) is designed for large, hard-to-wrap packages, such as ironing boards, carpet rolls and aluminum extrusions.
Controls Product Brief
| June 30, 1997

Motion controllers

Ormec's (Rochester, NY) new Orion(TM) motion controller family includes the 586/133MHz processor. This processor offers a 25% speed increase and enables Ormec customers to upgrade to a more industrial PC-based platform.
Materials Product Brief
| October 31, 1996

Stretch wrappers

Orion Packaging (Memphis, TN) will show its full line of semi- and fully automatic stretch-wrapping equipment. Both rotary turntable and rotary tower models will be demonstrated.
Materials Product Brief
| August 31, 1996

Stretch wrapping system

Orion Packaging's (Memphis, TN) HPA-66 Spiral Platform Automatic Rotary Turntable stretch wrapping system moves a load by forklift to a turntable, then spirally wraps it with a 20"-W web of film.
Controls Product Brief
| June 30, 1996

Bar code label printer

Tharo Systems (Brunswick, OH) has introduced the Orion point-of-use thermal-transfer bar code label printer. Well-suited for applications where space is limited, it has a footprint measuring 8" x 10.1".
Controls Product Brief
| November 30, 1995

Motion controllers

Ormec's (Rochester, NY) new Orion(TM) motion controllers, Models 30, 50 and 70, provide cost-effective electronic motion control for 1 1/2- to 14-axis applications.
Controls Product Brief
| September 30, 1995

Stretch-wrapping systems

The Vortex Series of stretch-wrapping systems from Orion (Memphis, TN) combines the logic of fully automatic machines with the portability of semi-automatic stretchwrappers.