Overview
For extrusion plants that need to package many profile bundles each shift, a high-speed aluminum profile packing and strapping line moves the whole job — film wrapping, bundling, strapping and stacking — onto one roller conveyor that runs continuously behind a barred safety cage. This page is written for production engineers and plant managers evaluating how far to automate profile surface protection. The demonstration video below shows the line running through its stations end to end.
Line Layout and Station Sequence
The line is built as a sequence of stations on one roller conveyor, so a bundle can move from bare profiles to a strapped, stackable pack without re-handling:
| Station | What it does |
|---|---|
| Infeed conveyor | Carries bare profiles or bundles in on a roller bed |
| Film wrapping heads | Apply clear stretch film to protect the profile surface |
| Grouping stage | Brings wrapped profiles together into a bundle |
| Strapping head | Secures the bundle with strap |
| Orbital ring wrapping (option) | Wraps the whole bundle in film where a full cover is required |
| Side stacker | Moves finished bundles sideways onto a stack |
Profiles first pass the film wrapping heads, which is where the surface gets its protective layer. The wrapped profiles are then grouped into a bundle and the strapping head puts strap around it to hold the pack together. Where the project needs a sealed outer cover rather than strap alone, the line can be configured with an orbital ring wrapping section that runs film around the full bundle. Finished bundles are transferred sideways to a stack so the conveyor stays clear for the next run.
Film-First Packing and Strap Configuration
Aluminum profiles scratch easily in handling, so the packing order matters: film goes on first to keep individual profiles from rubbing against each other inside the bundle, and strapping comes second to lock those protected profiles into one unit. Both steps are set up per project, because the footage does not state film widths, strap spacing or bundle dimensions:
| Input to give the manufacturer | Why it decides the setup |
|---|---|
| Profile sizes and lengths, smallest to largest | Sizes the wrapping heads, conveyor and ring |
| Profiles per bundle and bundle shape | Sets the grouping and strapping layout |
| Film cover: per profile, per bundle, or both | Decides whether an orbital ring section is fitted |
| Straps per bundle and strap type | Sets the strapping head program |
| Bundles per shift | Confirms whether the line (and stacker) keeps pace |
Film and strap calculations follow directly from these parameters. For example, an orbital ring wrapping section films the bundle perimeter and overlap per project; the strapping head applies a stated number of straps at evenly divided positions along the bundle. State your profile program and target output to the manufacturer, and the film-and-strap plan is confirmed per project rather than assumed from the video.
Speed, Controls and Safety
The line earns the “high-speed” label by keeping every station in step on a single conveyor: when one bundle leaves the strapping head, the next is already through film wrapping. The footage does not state line speed or bundles per hour, so throughput is confirmed per project against your profile sizes and lengths. The wrapping heads, strapping head and stacker move inside a barred cage; the control panel carries an emergency stop, and a light curtain is used at the infeed. For CE markets, FHOPE uses ISO 12100 for the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 as the general reference for packaging-machine safety; confirm the guarding documentation for your destination.
FAQ
Why wrap each profile before strapping the bundle? Because profiles that touch each other inside a bundle are where most scratches start; film keeps the protected surfaces apart before the strap locks the pack.
Is the orbital ring wrapping section standard? No. It is configured per project when the bundle needs a full film cover rather than strap only. State whether you need film per profile, per bundle, or both.
What speed can the line reach? The video does not state a numeric speed. Provide your bundle dimensions and bundles per shift, and the manufacturer confirms achievable throughput per project.
Can the line handle different profile lengths? Yes, within the stated range for the wrapping heads, conveyor and optional ring. Confirm the smallest and largest profile length to the manufacturer.
What safety features are fitted? The line runs inside a barred cage with an emergency stop on the panel and a light curtain at the infeed. Standards such as EN 415-10 and ISO 12100 apply as references for CE markets.
Next Step
Send the manufacturer your profile sizes and lengths, bundle configuration, film and strap requirements, and target bundles per shift via info@fhopepack.com; the proposal lead time depends on the scope you define. Then book a site survey to confirm conveyor length and stacking area.
