Executive summary
A heavy steel coil is hard to move between the slitting machine and the packing station, and moving it by crane or by hand is risky. This coil car carries the coil on a cradle and holds it with a pair of arms, so the automatic line positions the coil where the next step needs it. The footage shows the car holding the coil in place as a static demonstration. Coil size, weight and travel are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why a coil car on the line
- What the machine does
- Arms and coil cradle
- Positioning between stations
- What the footage shows
- Typical configuration
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why a coil car on the line
A slit coil is heavy and its edges are sharp, so moving it between the slitting machine and the packing station by hand or by crane is slow and risky. A coil car carries the coil under the line and places it exactly where the next step begins.
The automatic line stays continuous when the coil is positioned by the car instead of by people. Coil range and travel are confirmed per project.
What the machine does
The machine is a coil car for an automatic slitting coil packing line. It carries the coil on a cradle, holds it with a pair of arms, and positions it between the slitting output and the packing station.
The car works under the line so the coil is delivered where the next process needs it. Coil size, weight and travel are confirmed per project.
Arms and coil cradle
The car has a green base with a cradle that carries the coil, and a pair of orange arms that extend to hold the coil from both sides. A pressing and guiding device on top keeps the coil seated on the cradle.
The arms hold the coil steady while the car moves, and release it when the coil is in place. Arm travel and coil seating are confirmed per project.
Positioning between stations
The car positions the coil at the packing station as the automatic line advances, so the coil arrives aligned for wrapping or banding. The drive and support structure run under the line.
Travel span and the interface with the slitting and packing machines are confirmed per project.
What the footage shows
Our footage shows the coil car holding a large metal coil on its cradle in the plant, as a static demonstration. It is a general demonstration, so your coil size, weight, travel and station layout 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 | steel or aluminium coil on cradle |
| Carry | arms and cradle, coil seated |
| Positioning | automatic travel under the line |
| Build | green and orange painted steel frame |
| Mount | floor, under the line |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Coil range | diameter, width, weight |
| Arms | travel, clamping range |
| Travel | span between stations |
| Interface | slitting output, packing station |
| Site | floor under the line, clearances |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Operate the car from the line control, let it position the coil under power, and keep people clear of the coil and the car while it moves. Confirm the coil is seated on the cradle before travel.
Routine checks cover the cradle, the arms and the drive, per the machine manual. Keep clear of the heavy coil at all times during operation.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this machine do? A: It carries and positions heavy coils between processing and packing stations on the line.
Q: How does it hold the coil? A: The coil sits on a cradle and a pair of arms holds it from both sides.
Q: What coil sizes does it take? A: Coil diameter, width and weight are confirmed per project for your line.
Q: Is the travel automatic? A: The car positions the coil as part of the automatic line; travel and stops are confirmed per project.
Q: What does it suit? A: Steel and aluminium coils moving between slitting output and coil packing stations.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your coil size, weight and station layout.
- We send a coil car proposal and layout drawing within 48 hours.
- We confirm the travel span and line interface for your site.
Related reading
- Coil car for automatic slitting coil packaging line
- Automatic slit coil packing line with turntable
- Coil upender and tilter
- 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 coil car demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; coil size, weight, travel and station layout confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11
