Executive summary This clip shows our automatic board packing line. A yellow vacuum manipulator with suction pads lifts boards onto the roller conveyor and builds the stack on a pallet, a top board is placed, and the stack runs to an overhead station that presses it and wraps it in film. Operators watch from the control panel while finished stacks leave on the rollers.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Stations in the line
- Stacks per hour
- What we set per stack
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Picking | A manipulator lifts boards with suction pads |
| Stacking | Boards build into a stack on the pallet |
| Top board | A cover board is placed on top |
| Press and wrap | An overhead station presses and wraps the stack |
| Outfeed | Finished stacks leave on rollers |
Stations in the line
| Station | Job |
|---|---|
| Manipulator | Stacks boards by suction |
| Roller conveyor | Moves stacks between stations |
| Top board station | Places the cover board |
| Press and wrap station | Holds the stack and wraps it |
Stacks per hour
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Boards per stack (illustrative) | 40 |
| Pick cycle (illustrative) | 6 s |
| Stack time, 40 × 6 | 240 s |
| Stacks per hour at the stacking station, 3,600 ÷ 240 | 15 |
What we set per stack
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Suction pads | Board size and surface |
| Stack height | Boards per stack |
| Press force | Board type |
| Wrap pattern | Stack size |
Selection checklist
- Board length, width and thickness.
- Board weight and surface.
- Boards per stack.
- Stacks per hour.
- Top board or not.
- Line layout.
Safety
- Keep clear of moving stations.
- Stay outside the fence while the line runs.
- Lock out before clearing a jam.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does the board packing line do? A: It stacks boards, places a top board, presses the stack and wraps it.
Q: How are boards picked? A: A manipulator lifts them with suction pads.
Q: How many stacks per hour? A: 15 stacks per hour at the stacking station with 40 boards and a 6 s pick in the worked example; line output also depends on the press and wrap cycle.
Q: Why press the stack? A: Pressing holds boards flat while film is applied.
Q: Can it handle different boards? A: Yes, pads, stack height and wrap pattern are set per board.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a board packing line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with board sizes and stacks per hour, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the line layout.
Related reading
- Gypsum Packaging Line
- Wooden Board, Door and Plate Shrink Packaging
- Fully Automatic Pallet Wrapping Line
- Automatic packing line
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Stacks per hour: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; EN 415-10:2014
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
