Executive summary This clip shows our orbital bearing wrapping machine. An operator places bearings on the roller conveyor, and a blue ring wraps each one through the bore, first in VCI paper and then in stretch film. For humid, hot climates the VCI paper protects the steel from rust, while the film keeps moisture and dust out.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why VCI paper plus film
- Wrap layers
- What we set per bearing
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Loading | An operator places bearings on the roller conveyor |
| Feeding | The conveyor brings each bearing into the ring |
| Wrapping | A blue orbital ring wraps the bearing through its bore |
| Paper and film | VCI paper goes on under stretch film |
| Result | A fully covered bearing leaves the ring |
Why VCI paper plus film
| Layer | Job |
|---|---|
| VCI paper | Releases rust inhibitor onto the steel |
| Stretch film | Keeps moisture, dust and handling marks off |
| Overlap | Closes gaps so no steel is exposed |
Wrap layers
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bearing OD (illustrative) | 300 mm |
| Bearing width (illustrative) | 80 mm |
| Advance per ring turn, 100 mm paper at 50% overlap | 50 mm |
| Turns for one layer around the OD, 3.14 × 300 ÷ 50 | about 19 turns |
What we set per bearing
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Ring size | Bearing OD and width |
| Materials | VCI paper, film or both |
| Overlap | Climate and transit time |
| Feeding | Hand-fed or from a conveyor |
Selection checklist
- Bearing OD, ID and width.
- Bearing weight.
- VCI paper, film or both.
- Overlap and layers.
- Bearings per hour.
- Climate and transit time.
Safety
- Keep hands clear of the ring while it turns.
- Stop the machine before changing paper or film.
- Do not reach into the ring to adjust a bearing.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: Why VCI paper and film together? A: VCI paper protects against rust; film keeps moisture and dust out.
Q: Does it wrap through the bore? A: Yes, the ring passes through the bearing bore.
Q: How many turns per layer? A: About 19 turns for a 300 mm bearing at 50% overlap in the worked example.
Q: Is it fed by hand? A: In the clip an operator loads each bearing onto the roller conveyor, which carries it through the ring.
Q: Can it wrap other ring-shaped parts? A: Parts within the bearing size range can be wrapped; others we check first.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a bearing wrapping machine in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with bearing sizes, weights, materials and climate, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the packing area.
Related reading
- Automatic Bearing Wrapping and Packing Line
- Full Wrapping-Through Machine for Small Coils
- Steel Wire Coil Wrapping, Upending and Stacking Line
- Coil packing machine
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Wrap layers: 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
