Predator Stretch Wrapper Family of Machines by Highlight

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All the Performance, Features, and Value Built In at a price-point never before equaled!  The Predator® redefines value in stretch wrap equipment.  State-of-the-art PLC technology with two unique stretch wrap modes, fantastic film force control and all steel construction combine to deliver the most value and versatility available!

Pre-Stretch Gears…200%;
Turntable Speed adjustable to 10 RPM;
Wrap Height to 80 inches;
Baldor 90 VDC motor;
KB Electronics drive board; 4000 lb. load weight capacity. Electrical 115 Volts, 15 AMPS;
Two wrap modes; 1260 lbs. machine weight.

Predator Turntable Stretch Wrappers

Predator XS

The Highlight Predator® XS Turntable Stretch Wrapper is designed with extra features that surpass all preconceived notions of performance and value. These ground-breaking standard features include Select Stretch which allows you to quickly select from either 200% or 250% pre-stretch gear ratios, Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 PLC, fast film feed and automatic film cutting at the end of the wrap cycle.

All the performance, features, and value built in.

✔ Select Stretch quick change system with 250% and 200% fixed-gear pre-stretch
✔ Automatic Film Cut – save operator time by automatically cutting the film at the end of the wrap cycle
✔ AFD Advanced Film Delivery automatically adjusts to the load size and applies even film force to the load
✔ Fast Film Feed for easy and quick film threading
✔ Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 PLC
✔ AC motors and variable frequency drives for improved performance and reliability
✔ 65” Diameter, 12 RPM, 4,000 lbs. capacity turntable
✔ V Belt Drive for quiet, dependable operation
✔ Heavy Duty All-Steel Construction
✔ 115 Volt, 15 Amp Electrical
✔ 80” Wrap Height Capacity
✔ Fork lift portable front and rear
✔ Standard “Off-the-Shelf” components are easy to service because parts are available locally and more economical than proprietary parts
✔ Two built in wrap modes for extra fl exibility to wrap your products
✔ Three modes: Up Only, Up/Down and Reset for maximum productivity

The easy-to-use Predator XS Control Panel allows you to select:

• Wrap direction (Up Only or Up & Down) and Reset
• Top & Bottom Wraps
• Manual or Auto Turntable
• Film Carriage Auto, Manual Up or Manual Down
• Adjustable Turntable Speed
• Adjustable Carriage Speed
• Adjustable Film Force
• Integrated Power On/Off Switch, Emergency Stop button, and Start button

System Specifications

Select Pre-Stretch Gears ……………………..Choose 200% or 250% pre-stretch
Turntable Speed …………………………………………………Adjustable to 12 RPM
Wrap Height ………………………………………………………………….to 80 inches
Motors …………………………………………….AC motors for lower maintenance
Drives ………………………………………………………..Variable frequency drives
Load Weight Capacity ………………………………………………….. 4,000 pounds
Electrical …………………………………………………………….115 Volts, 15 Amps
Wrap Modes ………………………………..2 (Spiral Up/Down & Spiral Up Only)
Machine Weight ………………………………………………………….. 1,350 Pounds

Available in low or high profile.

 

Predator SS

Simple and easy to use, the Highlight Predator® SS Turntable Stretch Wrapper is the affordable solution to stretch wrap your load without stretching your budget.

The Predator® SS is loaded with features, including top and bottom counters, photo eye, and two (2) wrapping modes.  State-of-the-art INFO screen shows current machine operation and makes troubleshooting easy.

Simplified Stretch allows you to precisely adjust your film stretch and film force on your load with the turn of a knob.

 

  • Easy-to-Use controls and information display screen simplifies operations
  • Info – Displays machine operation and provides data for diagnostics
  • 2 wrap modes – Select spiral up and down, or spiral up only
  • System reset – Allows carriage and turntable to return to home position
  • Turntable jog – Allows manual jog operation of the turntable
  • Carriage jog – Allows for manual raising and lower ing of the film carriage
  • Top and bottom wraps – Place 1 to 10 additional wraps of film at the top or bottom of your load for extra stability
  • Start – Begins operation of the machine at the settings of all other controls
  • Banding – Stops the film carriage anywhere in its travel to provide extra “banding” wraps to reinforce the load
  • Turntable speed – Adjusts the speed of the turntable for your particular load
  • Carriage speed – Allows you to adjust carriage speed for film overlap
  • Stop – Halts all machine functions immediately.  Pull STOP out and press START to complete the wrapping cycle.
  • Power safety disconnect – Must be ON to operate your Predator SS
  • Electrical cabinet – with two keyed locks for saftey and securily

Predator Platinum

The Predator® Platinum improves productivity by wrapping loads automatically with a simple pull of the lanyard cord, eliminating the need to have the operator attach the film at the beginning or cut and wipe the film to the load at the end of the wrap cycle.  Loads can be wrapped up to 50% faster.

The Predator® Platinum is a true fully automatic stretch wrapping system with built-in features for increased productivity that are not available on other simpler automatics.

NEW! Control Panel swivels 360° for full viewing from virtually any angle!

NEW! Side mounted carriage with Fast Film Feed for easy and quick fi lm threading.

NEW! Select Stretch allows you to quickly change your pre-stretch level from 200% to 250% with the press of a button.

NEW! At the end of the cycle the film jaws grip the film and the hot wire instantly pulses to cut the film. The whale tail brushes the film on the load for the best film wipe down in the industry.

The Predator® PLATINUM state-of-the-art controls include:

• Touch screen for easy machine setup and help screens
• Start
• Reset
• Stop
• Adjustable Film Force
• Adjustable Carriage Speed
• Adjustable Turntable Speed
• Emergency Stop
• Integrated Power On/Off Switch
• Lanyard Start/Stop Pull Cord

 

System Specifications

Select Pre-Stretch Gears ……………………………….Choose 200% or 250% pre-stretch
Turntable Speed …………………………………………………………..Adjustable to 12 RPM
Wrap Height ……………………………………………………………………………to 80 inches
Motors ……………………………………………………… AC motors for lower maintenance
Drives …………………………………………………………………. Variable frequency drives
Load Weight Capacity ……………………………………………………………. 4,000 pounds
3 Wrap Modes ………………… Bottom first, Top first and Top first with slow turntable
Machine Weight ……………………………………………………………………. 1,575 Pounds
Pneumatic ……………………….. 3 CFM @ 80 PSI shop air or optional air compressor

Electrical……………………………………………………………………….115 Volts, 15 Amps

 

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One Comment

  1. MSgt. Gary M

    March 8, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    We're located at JBPHH in Hawaii (Oahu), my question is there a local vendor we can go through here on Oahu, if we had any issues with our machine? Thank you.

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