Orion Packaging Systems has announced the launch of the Orion Flex Legion semi-automatic stretch wrapper. This fully U.S.-designed and highly engineered machine expands Orion’s Flex line and reinforces the company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing, supply chain reliability, and long-term customer value.
The new Flex Legion system replaces Orion’s imported entry-level stretch wrapper, providing manufacturers with a 100-percent U.S.-built solution designed to deliver greater consistency in quality, more predictable lead times, and improved control over total cost of ownership. By bringing design, engineering, sourcing, and production entirely stateside, Orion can reduce exposure to overseas supply chain disruptions and tariff volatility while maintaining tighter control over components, inventory, and pricing.
“Flex Legion reflects our focus on building equipment that customers can rely on – not just today, but over the long term,” said Pat Pownell, Director of Sales, at Orion. “Manufacturing this system in the United States enables us to respond faster to customer needs, ensure consistent build quality, and deliver an entry-level machine that performs at a level typically associated with more advanced systems.”
While Flex Legion serves as Orion’s entry point into semi‑automatic automation, it is engineered with the same design philosophy and quality found across the Flex line. The Flex Legion comes with Allen-Bradley HMI operation that is paired with intuitive manual adjustment knobs for turntable speed, carriage travel, and film tension.
The machine features a heavy-duty base frame constructed from structural tubing paired with an all-steel tower, providing increased durability and long-term stability. The robust design supports loads up to 4,000 pounds, with optional configurations available —from 20 loads a day to 20 loads an hour— to accommodate larger pallet loads and future operational growth inside a manufacturing plant or distribution warehouse.
“From an engineering standpoint, Flex Legion was designed to be a long-term solution,” said Bryce Holm, Mechanical Engineer, at Orion. “It shares architecture and components with Orion’s Flex line, which improves durability, simplifies maintenance, and reduces the total number of unique spare parts customers need to keep on hand.”
Flex Legion is also equipped with a powered InstaThreadTM carriage capable of delivering uniform 200% film pre‑stretch, helping manufacturers achieve consistent load containment while reducing film consumption compared to friction‑based or core‑break systems commonly used in entry‑level applications.
The system’s semi‑automatic operation and intuitive controls make it well-suited for manufacturers transitioning from hand wrapping to automation. Designed for versatility, Flex Flex Legion supports a wide range of industries, including food, beverage, and general manufacturing, and can be applied in virtually any operation that palletizes finished goods.
