Executive summary
Drink bottles come off the filler as a stream and leave as bundles, and the bundle has to be compact and protected before it ships. This machine wraps drink bottle bundles automatically: bottles move on a conveyor while a rotating arm applies clear film around the group to form a compact, protected bundle. We build stretch wrapping bundle machines for drink producers. Bundle size and film plan are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why bottle bundles are wrapped
- How the machine works
- Conveyor infeed
- The rotating arm wrap
- A compact protected bundle
- Bundle output
- Typical configuration
- What the video shows
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why bottle bundles are wrapped
Bottles travel poorly as individuals, so drink lines form them into bundles that move, stack and ship as one unit. A bundle is compact and protected, and wrapping it in film keeps the group together and the labels clean for the trip. Without the wrap, a bundle of bottles comes apart and arrives rattling and scuffed. Forming and wrapping the bundle automatically is what the machine exists for, and the bundle size and film are confirmed per project.
How the machine works
The machine wraps bottle bundles in a simple, reliable sequence: bottles move on a conveyor while a rotating arm applies clear plastic film around the group. The bottles do not rotate; the arm circles them, drawing film around the bundle and securing it into a compact shape. The wrapping action is automatic from infeed to output, so the bundle comes out the same film cover every cycle. The machine flow is confirmed per project on the real bundle.
Conveyor infeed
Bottles are fed into the machine on a conveyor as a group, arriving at the wrap point as a bundle. The conveyor carries the group into place without breaking it up, so the arm wraps the bundle that was formed rather than a scattered set of bottles. Feeding on the conveyor also sets the spacing so each bundle reaches the wrap station ready. Conveyor width and bundle size are confirmed per project.
The rotating arm wrap
The rotating arm applies the film, circling the stationary bundle and pulling film around it in a secure cover. Wrapping from the arm keeps the bundle in place, so the film goes around the group rather than the group tumbling to get wrapped. Clear film shows the bottles while holding them, and the rotation applies even coverage around the bundle. The arm path and film feed follow the bundle size, confirmed per project.
A compact protected bundle
The finished bundle is compact and fully wrapped, with the film holding the bottles together and protecting the package. Compact means the bundle takes less space on the pallet, and protected means the bottles arrive clean and unbroken. The wrap holds through stacking and transit without loosening around the group. Bundle compactness and film hold are confirmed per project on the actual bottles.
Bundle output
After wrapping, the bundle is pushed forward out of the machine, cleared for palletizing or the next step. Output keeps the flow continuous, so the wrapping step does not hold up the line behind it. The wrapped bundle leaves in the direction of the following station, ready to be handled as one unit. Output height and direction are confirmed per project against the handling that follows.
Typical configuration
Figures below list functional design boundaries rather than numeric values, and are confirmed per project.
| Parameter | Typical range, confirmed per project |
|---|---|
| Bundle | bottles per group |
| Film | clear plan |
| Wrap | rotating arm |
| Output | direction, height |
| Line | conveyor interface |
| Electrical supply | 380 V three phase 50 Hz, or 220 V single phase for light machines, selected per project |
What the video shows
Our footage shows an automatic drink bottle stretch wrapping bundle machine wrapping bottle bundles on a conveyor with a rotating arm. It is a general demonstration, so your bundle size and film plan are confirmed with us per project.
Selection checklist
| Question | Confirm per project |
|---|---|
| Bundle | bottles per group |
| Bottle | size and weight |
| Film | wrapper plan |
| Wrap | arm coverage |
| Output | handling fit |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Run the recipe from the panel and the machine wraps each bundle on the conveyor automatically. Keep clear of the infeed, rotating arm and film path while the machine runs, with guarding and emergency stops at the operator position. Routine checks cover the conveyor, rotating arm, film feed, sensors and output, per the machine manual. Confirm the bundle settings against the bottle before each run so bundles come out compact.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this machine do? A: It wraps drink bottle bundles by rotating an arm around the group to apply film.
Q: Why wrap bundles? A: Wrapping keeps the group together, compacts it and protects the bottles for shipment.
Q: How is the film applied? A: A rotating arm circles the stationary bundle, pulling film around it.
Q: What does the conveyor do? A: It carries the bottle group into place at the wrap station.
Q: What comes out? A: A compact, fully wrapped bundle pushed forward for palletizing.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your bundle plan and volumes.
- We send a bundle wrapping proposal and a layout drawing within 48 hours.
- We arrange a site survey to confirm bundle size and line position.
Related reading
- Automatic drink bottle stretch wrapping bundle machine
- Automatic bottle shrink wrapping machine from FHOPE
- Automatic film sealing machine on panel and door
- FHOPE packing machinery product lines
Sources and standards
- ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery, general principles for design and risk assessment
- EN 415-10:2014 Safety of packaging machines, general requirements
- EN ISO 13849-1:2023 Safety of machinery, safety-related parts of control systems
FHOPE drink bottle stretch wrapping bundle machine demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; bundle size confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
