Executive summary Profile bundles need a closed film cover to keep dust and scratches off the finish on the way to the customer. Our line in this video takes an aluminum profile bundle on the conveyor, covers it in film, seals the film and pushes the packed bundle out for pickup. Film per bundle follows from the bundle perimeter and the bundle length, plus the seal overlap.
Table of Contents
- What the video shows
- How a bundle is packed
- Film per bundle
- Controls and safety
- Selection checklist for a profile bundle packing line
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the video shows
A bundle of aluminum profiles arrives on the conveyor and stops at the packing station while the signal tower shows green.
The film unit unwinds film over the bundle, and the arm comes down to hold it as the film is drawn round. The film is then pulled tight and sealed along its length, and the packed bundle is pushed out to the end of the conveyor for the next step or forklift pickup.
The cabinet has a touchscreen, start and stop buttons and a covered red emergency stop, with a second emergency stop on the left column and yellow rails along the conveyor. The FHOPE watermark shows in the video.
How a bundle is packed
Times are read from the video timestamps.
| Step | What happens | Video time |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | The bundle arrives and stops at the station | about 0–30 s |
| Cover | Film is unwound over the bundle and held | about 30–48 s |
| Seal | Film is pulled tight and sealed lengthwise | about 48–60 s |
| Out | The packed bundle is pushed to the conveyor end | about 60–84 s |
The film is sealed along the whole length, so the cover is closed before the bundle leaves.
Film per bundle
Illustrative example:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundle section (illustrative) | 300 × 200 mm |
| Perimeter, 2 × (300 + 200) | 1,000 mm |
| Bundle length (illustrative) | 6 m |
| Film area, 1.0 m × 6 m | 6 m² before seal overlap |
The seal overlap adds a strip along the length; set it to the sealing method.
Controls and safety
The arm comes down over the bundle and the sealer runs along the film. Keep people behind the yellow rails while the line runs, use either emergency stop if needed, and reach into the station only with the line stopped and isolated.
The standards that apply depend on the destination market. For CE markets, ISO 12100 sets the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 sets general requirements for packaging machines.
Selection checklist for a profile bundle packing line
- Bundle section and length range.
- Film type and thickness.
- Seal type along the bundle.
- End closing of the cover.
- Bundles per shift.
- Forklift or conveyor pickup.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does the line do? A: It covers each profile bundle in film, seals it lengthwise and sends it out.
Q: How much film does a bundle take? A: Perimeter times length: 1.0 m × 6 m gives 6 m² before seal overlap in our example.
Q: How long does one bundle take in the video? A: About 84 s from arrival to exit, read from the video timestamps; your bundle length and film plan set your own time.
Q: Where are the emergency stops? A: One covered red stop on the cabinet and a second on the left column.
Q: Can it take my bundle sizes? A: Send the bundle sections and lengths and we set the film width and line.
Next step
We plan your profile bundle packing line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with bundle sections and lengths to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours, with film type and seal plan.
- Book a site survey to check bundles per shift and pickup method.
Related reading
- Aluminum profile packing
- Video: aluminum profile packing machine and wrapping machine line
- Video: aluminum profile bundle tying machines
Sources
- Line content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-04
- Film example: our worked example, illustrative values
- Machine in action: our video on YouTube
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010, EN 415-10:2014
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04
