Copper strip coil packaging line

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AUTOMATIC COPPER COIL PACKING LINE MANUFACTURER

Automatic copper coil packaging line including tilter, conveyor line, coil wrapping machine and down ender. Also, coil stacker & pallet wrapping machine is available to connect with packaging line. The flexible solution is designed for copper strip coil packaging, by PE, stretch film, paper...

Specification designing of Copper Packing Line connect from the production line to warehouse by coil conveyor. We offer the different device and equipment which ensure your maximum production in packaging function requirement and packaging speed. Automatic solution is achieved without gap for the unmanned operation.

Fhope packaging manufactures a wide range of market approved copper coil packaging line systems that providing goodd packaging per need. These packaging line are available in a vertical or horizontal form and can be supplied with a variable speed conveyor for product support. Ensure proper maintenance and optimum machine performance with an Fhope packaging Service Contract. Your equipment can be serviced by Fhope packaging technicians on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, depending on your requirements. Service contracts may be arranged during the machine purchase or after delivery and installation.

Below is the technical survey table that guided the solution’s development:

Parameter	Specification
Coil Outer Diameter (mm)	600 – 1000
Coil Inner Diameter (mm)	344 – 400
Coil Width (mm)	20 – 200
Coil Weight (kg)	Up to 500 kg
Cross Arm (Storage)	Required
Coil Picking Function	Required
Strapping / Banding	Required
Wrapping (Material Type)	Required
Labeling	Required
Stacking Function	Required
Loading Method	TBD
Unloading Method	TBD
MES Integration & Imaging	Yes – End-face imaging

Integrating Automation and MES in Copper Coil Packaging: A Smart Line for Precision and Efficiency

As manufacturers strive toward Industry 4.0, copper coil producers are embracing smart packaging lines that merge mechanical precision with digital intelligence. One recent case outlines a fully automated copper coil packaging solution tailored to accommodate a wide range of coil specifications while offering MES integration and advanced imaging capabilities.

Project Overview

A copper coil manufacturer required a packaging system that could handle small to medium-sized coils with a high degree of automation. The key goal: enhance packaging quality, ensure traceability, and reduce manual handling. To meet these requirements, the system had to incorporate end-to-end automation—ranging from material picking, strapping, and wrapping, to integrated MES connectivity for traceability and data capture.

Below is the technical survey table that guided the solution’s development:

Category	Details
Coil Outer Diameter	Ranges from 600 mm to 1000 mm
Coil Inner Diameter	Supported range is 344 mm to 400 mm
Coil Width	From as narrow as 20 mm up to 200 mm
Maximum Coil Weight	Up to 500 kilograms per coil
Buffer Storage (Cross Arm)	Included as a required function for material queuing
Coil Picking Mechanism	Required – automatic retrieval from buffer to line
Strapping / Banding	Required – radial strapping integrated into packaging flow
Wrapping System	Required – supports film or paper-based material
Labeling System	Required – automated label printing and application
Stacking Capability	Required – automatic stacking onto pallets or stillages
Loading Method	To be determined based on plant layout and upstream system
Unloading Method	To be determined, options include conveyor or forklift zone
MES Integration & Imaging	Yes – with coil end-face imaging and traceability features

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Key Functional Modules

Cross Arm Buffering and Feeding

The line begins with a buffering station utilizing a cross arm structure. This section stores incoming coils and manages them via a FIFO (First In, First Out) logic. The cross arm allows temporary coil storage, maintaining flow and continuity without interrupting upstream processes.

Automatic Coil Picking

An intelligent coil-picking system identifies and retrieves individual coils from the cross arm. The use of servo-driven mechanisms ensures accurate and damage-free handling. The gripping heads are adjustable, accommodating variations in outer and inner coil diameters without manual intervention.

Strapping and Banding

Coils are transferred to a strapping station where one or multiple PET straps are applied radially. The system supports automatic strap feeding, tension control, welding, and cutting, ensuring consistent tightness and seal integrity.

Wrapping Station

A rotating ring-style orbital wrapper is employed for this application. It supports stretch film or composite paper wrapping to provide protection against dust, oxidation, and mechanical damage. The wrapping tension and overlap ratio are adjustable via PLC controls, depending on the material type and desired protection level.

Labeling

After wrapping, a thermal transfer label printer applies an identification tag to each coil. The label includes a barcode or QR code generated dynamically based on MES input, which enhances downstream traceability.

Smart Integration: MES and Imaging

What elevates this copper coil line beyond traditional automation is its seamless connection to the customer’s existing Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The MES interfaces with the labeling module, ensuring that the data encoded in the label matches production records in real-time.

An additional layer of functionality involves the coil end-face imaging system. At the labeling station, a high-resolution camera captures an image of the coil’s end face. This image is stored with the MES record for each coil, allowing for quality verification, surface inspection, and visual confirmation during dispatch or claim resolution.

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Optional Stacking Module

Following the labeling process, coils are transferred to a stacking station where they are either palletized or placed onto steel stillages, depending on downstream logistics. The system offers:

Robot arm or gantry-style stacking
Adjustable pitch for coil separation
Pallet auto-exchange capability

Unspecified Yet Critical: Loading and Unloading

At present, the coil loading and unloading mechanisms remain unspecified. However, several options are under consideration:

Loading Methods

Overhead crane feeding to cross arm
Forklift loading to infeed roller table

Unloading Methods

Roller conveyor to forklift pickup zone
Pallet conveyor system for direct wrapping-on-pallet setup

These options will be finalized based on the customer’s available handling equipment and floor layout.

Conclusion: Packaging with Precision and Digital Intelligence

This copper coil packaging solution is a forward-looking system designed not only for physical handling but also for digital synchronization. By combining proven mechanical modules with real-time MES data exchange and visual capture technologies, the line ensures every coil is not only protected but traceable and quality-documented.

As copper coil demand grows in industries such as power transmission, electric vehicles, and electronics, systems like these will become the benchmark for intelligent packaging—reducing labor, minimizing errors, and enabling full manufacturing transparency.