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== Products ==
== Products ==
=== Turntables ===
=== Turntables ===
At the end of 2004, Wulftec introduced the SMART™ Series to replace the WHP and WLP semi-automatic turntables. The SMART Series gives flexibility and quick-turnaround; it is now possible to choose the individual components (turntable, tower, and carriage and control panel) that will best meet the customers' needs. The SMART series is modular in design which significantly reduces delivery time and makes machine upgrades easier and less expensive.
At the end of 2004, Wulftec introduced the SMART™ Series to replace the WHP and WLP [[Turntable_Stretch_Wrapper|semi-automatic turntables]]. The SMART Series gives flexibility and quick-turnaround; it is now possible to choose the individual components (turntable, tower, and carriage and control panel) that will best meet the customers' needs. The SMART series is modular in design which significantly reduces delivery time and makes machine upgrades easier and less expensive.


In fall 2008, Wulftec standardized the WCA automatic turntable series on the same basis; merging the WCA-150 and the WCA-200 under a unique name: the WCA-SMART™.
In fall 2008, Wulftec standardized the WCA automatic turntable series on the same basis; merging the WCA-150 and the WCA-200 under a unique name: the WCA-SMART™.


=== Rotary arms ===
=== Rotary arms ===
Wulftec uses 25" [[Slewing_bearing|ring GEAR bearing]] with pinion GEAR drive for unbeatable strength and durability. The same kind of bearing used in crane, a swing yarder, windmill, etc...
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=== Orbital stretch wrapping ===
=== Orbital stretch wrapping ===
Orbital stretch wrapping was first introduced by Wulftec in 2001 with the WRWA-200. The WRWA-200 strength and reliability come from its heavy duty structural steel construction and the [[Slewing_bearing|heavy-duty ring bearing]] gearbelt drive system similar to the one used for crane and excavators. In 2011 the WRW-SPIN, a downsized version of the WRWA-200, was introduced, opening new markets for this type of machine.
[[Orbital_Stretch_Wrapping|Orbital stretch wrapping]] was first introduced by Wulftec in 2001 with the WRWA-200. The WRWA-200 strength and reliability come from its heavy duty structural steel construction and the [[Slewing_bearing|heavy-duty ring bearing]] gearbelt drive system similar to the one used for crane and excavators. In 2011 the WRW-SPIN, a downsized version of the WRWA-200, was introduced, opening new markets for this type of machine.




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=== Conveyors ===
=== Conveyors ===
Wulftec has built a solid reputation{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} in the conveyor industry with multiple conveyor solutions for all types of industries. Over the years, Wulftec has built various customized conveyors for its customers.
Wulftec has built conveyors for many year and, since than, came up with multiple conveyor solutions for all types of industries. Over the years, Wulftec has built various customized conveyors for its customers: [[Conveyor_system#Heavy_duty_roller_conveyors|rollers]], [[Chain_conveyor|chains]], [[Belt_conveyor|belt]] and v-shaped to name a few. Wulftec also offers numerous additions for its conveyors, like pop-ups, centering devices, elevating sections, turn crosses, index tables, as well as many types of coating, etc…

Rollers, chains, belt and v-shaped to name a few. Wulftec also offers numerous additions for its conveyors, like pop-ups, centering devices, elevating sections, turn crosses, index tables, as well as many types of coating, etc…


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:29, 14 June 2012

Wulftec International Inc.
IndustryManufacturing
FoundedJuly, 1990
HeadquartersAyer's Cliff, Quebec, Canada
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerM.J. Maillis Group
Websitewulftec.com

Wulftec International is a Canadian packaging company specialized in semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrapping machines, strapping systems and conveyor systems. It is a division of the M.J. Maillis Group; a Greek company specialized in end-of-line packaging.

Wulftec has been a member of the PMMI since 1999.

History

Wulftec plant in Ayer's Cliff, Québec

In 1990, Wolfgang Geisinger acquired Ayer's Cliff Industries Ltd, a local machine shop from Ayer's Cliff, Quebec and founded Wulftec International Inc. The first stretch wrapper was manufactured in the following year. In 2002, M.J. Maillis Group announces the acquisition of Wulftec International Inc., the leading manufacturer of stretch wrapping machines in Canada.[1] The Group's global resources and knowledge have since strengthened Wulftec's competitive advantage and ability to provide more solutions to meet the individual needs of its customers.

In November 2005, Wulftec announced an investment of $1.5 million to further increase productivity.[2] The investment involved a major expansion of Wulftec's plant in Ayer's Cliff, increasing the total surface area from the current 110,000 square feet to a whopping 136,000 square feet. The project was divided into two phases: first the construction of the new addition, and second, the reorganization of the production line.

Products

Turntables

At the end of 2004, Wulftec introduced the SMART™ Series to replace the WHP and WLP semi-automatic turntables. The SMART Series gives flexibility and quick-turnaround; it is now possible to choose the individual components (turntable, tower, and carriage and control panel) that will best meet the customers' needs. The SMART series is modular in design which significantly reduces delivery time and makes machine upgrades easier and less expensive.

In fall 2008, Wulftec standardized the WCA automatic turntable series on the same basis; merging the WCA-150 and the WCA-200 under a unique name: the WCA-SMART™.

Rotary arms

Wulftec uses 25" ring GEAR bearing with pinion GEAR drive for unbeatable strength and durability. The same kind of bearing used in crane, a swing yarder, windmill, etc...

Orbital stretch wrapping

Orbital stretch wrapping was first introduced by Wulftec in 2001 with the WRWA-200. The WRWA-200 strength and reliability come from its heavy duty structural steel construction and the heavy-duty ring bearing gearbelt drive system similar to the one used for crane and excavators. In 2011 the WRW-SPIN, a downsized version of the WRWA-200, was introduced, opening new markets for this type of machine.


Strapping systems

The Maillis name has been recognized in the strapping industry in Europe for more than 40 years. In 2004, Maillis moved its production of high-end machinery for North America to Maillis Strapping Systems, in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. There, with domestic sourcing of off-the-shelf components, including Allen Bradley controls, Maillis Strapping Systems is producing technologically-advanced strapping systems suited to the North American market. In 2010, the production of all strapping machinery was moved to the Wulftec facility in Ayer’s Cliff, Quebec.

Conveyors

Wulftec has built conveyors for many year and, since than, came up with multiple conveyor solutions for all types of industries. Over the years, Wulftec has built various customized conveyors for its customers: rollers, chains, belt and v-shaped to name a few. Wulftec also offers numerous additions for its conveyors, like pop-ups, centering devices, elevating sections, turn crosses, index tables, as well as many types of coating, etc…

References

  1. ^ "Acquisition of Wulftec International Inc". M.J. Maillis Group. 22 April 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Wulftec International Inc. Invests $1.5 Million in An Expansion Project" (Press release). Wulftec International. 9 March 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2011.