Executive summary
An automatic pallet wrapping machine with corner protector applicator covers the load with top film, places corner protectors on the four corners and wraps the whole unit in stretch film, all in one cell. The load stays on its pallet while the film arm and corner arm work around it. Load size, film grade and cycle time are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why corner-protect a pallet load
- What the machine does
- Film arm and corner applicator
- Wrap cycle and control
- What the footage shows
- Typical configuration
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why corner-protect a pallet load
The corners of a pallet load take the first knock in storage and transit, and film alone leaves the edges exposed. Corner protectors spread the load at the edges while the film holds the unit together.
Applying the film and the protectors on the same machine keeps the two steps in one sequence instead of two workstations. Load size and corner protection are confirmed per project.
What the machine does
The machine is an automatic pallet wrapping unit with a corner protector applicator. A load on its pallet is placed at the centre of the machine. A top film arm lays film over the top, a separate arm places corner protectors on the corners, and the rotating frame wraps film around the unit.
The wrapped load is carried out on the conveyor below. Load size and film grade are confirmed per project.
Film arm and corner applicator
A moving film arm above the load pays out film from a roll and lays a cover over the top. A second arm with a gripper takes corner protectors from a side rack and sets them on the four corners of the load.
The machine frame then rotates while the wrapping arm travels, so the film is laid around the load and the protectors in one pass. Film width and corner protector length are confirmed per project.
Wrap cycle and control
The cycle runs from load-in to load-out. The load is placed on the pallet, the top film is applied, the corner protectors are set, the wrapped film covers the sides, and the load is carried out.
A control cabinet beside the machine carries the screen and the push buttons for the sequence, and a warning mark on the frame marks the electrical enclosure. Cycle time and film tension are confirmed per project.
What the footage shows
Our footage shows a rectangular wooden load on a pallet at the centre of a pallet wrapping machine. The top film arm lays film over the load. An arm with a gripper takes corner protectors from a side rack and sets one on each corner, and the machine frame rotates while the film is wrapped around the unit. It is a general demonstration, so your load size, film grade and cycle time are confirmed with us per project.
Typical configuration
Figures below list functional design boundaries rather than numeric values, and are confirmed per project.
| Parameter | Typical range, confirmed per project |
|---|---|
| Load | rectangular palletised load at the machine centre |
| Top film | film arm lays a cover over the top of the load |
| Corners | gripper arm sets corner protectors from the side rack |
| Wrap | rotating frame and travelling arm apply the side film |
| Transfer | conveyor carries the load in and out |
| Control | cabinet with screen and push buttons beside the machine |
| Guard | warning mark on the frame, clear working zone |
| Electrical supply | 380 V three phase 50 Hz, or 220 V single phase for light machines, selected per project |
Selection checklist
| Question | Confirm per project |
|---|---|
| Load range | footprint, height and weight of the palletised load |
| Corner protection | protector length, thickness and material |
| Film | top film and side film grades, width and stretch |
| Cycle | top film, corner and wrap times |
| Line | conveyor height and pallet flow in and out |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Place the palletised load at the centre, start the cycle, and supervise the top film, corner protectors and wrap until the load is carried out. Keep clear of the rotating frame and the moving arms while the machine runs.
Routine checks cover the film arm, the corner arm, the rack and the conveyor, per the machine manual. Confirm the load is squared on its pallet before each cycle.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this machine do? A: It wraps a palletised load in film by applying a top cover, setting corner protectors and turning the frame, so the unit is protected on all sides.
Q: How are the corner protectors placed? A: A gripper arm takes each protector from a side rack, sets it on the corner, and the wrap step holds it in place.
Q: Why apply a top film as well? A: The top cover seals the top of the load by closing what a side wrap leaves open on its own.
Q: What loads does it suit? A: Rectangular palletised loads with square corners, and your load size is confirmed per project when you send your details.
Q: What electrical supply does it need? A: The machine runs on 380 V three phase 50 Hz as standard, and light machines can be arranged for 220 V single phase, selected per project.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your load size and pallet type.
- We send a pallet wrapping proposal within 48 hours.
- We confirm the corner protection and film grade for your loads.
Related reading
- Automatic Pallet Wrapping Machine with Corner Protector Applicator: Architecture & Technical Analysis
- Pallet wrapping machinery for online packing with top sheet covering
- Pushing type machine for double pallet changing testing in workshop
- 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 automatic pallet wrapping machine with corner protector applicator demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; load size, film grade and cycle time confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-12
