Executive summary This clip shows our BOPP tape banding machine. An operator holds a carton inside the orange ring, the ring winds a BOPP tape band around it and cuts it, and the operator turns the carton for a second band across. The last shots look inside the machine at the tape path and cutting head. A tape band holds flaps and small bundles without seals or a strapping head.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why BOPP tape
- Tape per carton
- What we set per job
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Machine | A white frame with an orange ring and a touch screen |
| Banding | The operator holds a carton in the ring while a tape band goes on |
| Second band | The carton is turned and banded across the other way |
| Inside | Close-ups of the tape path and cutting head |
| Workshop | Other machines in our assembly hall |
Why BOPP tape
- Clean finish. BOPP tape is clear or printed and closes the carton without metal clips or welds.
- No seals. The band holds by itself.
- Light hold. Suits cartons, bundles of leaflets, cables or small parts.
- Printable. Tape can carry a logo or batch text.
Tape per carton
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Carton (illustrative) | 300 × 200 × 150 mm |
| Band around the length, 2 × (300 + 150) | 900 mm |
| Band around the width, 2 × (200 + 150) | 700 mm |
| One band each way, 900 + 700 | 1,600 mm plus overlaps |
What we set per job
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Machine and ring size | Chosen for the largest carton section |
| Tape | BOPP, clear or printed, width per job |
| Bands per carton | Carton weight |
| Loading | Hand-held or table feed |
Selection checklist
- Largest and smallest carton.
- Carton weight.
- Bands per carton.
- Clear or printed BOPP tape.
- Cartons per hour.
- Table space.
Safety
- Keep fingers clear of the ring path while it turns.
- Stop the machine before changing the tape roll.
- Keep sleeves away from the ring.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What is a BOPP tape banding machine? A: A ring machine that winds a self-adhesive BOPP tape band around a carton or bundle.
Q: Does it need seals? A: No, the tape band holds by itself.
Q: How much tape does a carton use? A: Girth per band plus overlap; about 1,600 mm plus overlaps for one band each way in the worked example.
Q: Can the tape be printed? A: Yes, with your logo or text.
Q: Can it band in two directions? A: Yes, by turning the carton, as in the clip.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a tape banding machine in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with carton sizes, weights and cartons 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 packing table.
Related reading
- Tape Banding Machine for Cartons and Small Bundles
- Carton Sealer with Side Belts
- Bottle Shrink Bundling Machine
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Tape per carton: 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
