Executive summary
Plastic pipe and tube packing on this line starts with reeling: the pipe is wound onto a rotating reel to form a coil, then a strapping station winds a strap around the coil to hold it together. The machine runs each step automatically under push-button control. Pipe diameter, coil size and strap are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why pack pipes and tubes
- What the machine does
- Coiling and strapping stations
- Cycle and control
- What the footage shows
- Typical configuration
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why pack pipes and tubes
A plastic pipe or tube arrives from the line in long lengths, and before storage or dispatch it has to be coiled and held together. Packing by hand takes time and can leave the pack loose. Coiling the pipe and strapping the coil keeps the bundle tight and easy to handle.
Doing both steps on the machine keeps the coil even and the strap consistent, which is harder to repeat by hand. Pipe diameter, coil size and strap are confirmed per project.
What the machine does
The machine does two jobs in one line: it reels the pipe onto a rotating reel to form a coil, and a strapping station then winds a strap around the coil to hold it together.
The reeling step uses a guide and rollers to wind the pipe evenly, and the strapping station holds the coil while the strap is applied and tensioned. Pipe diameter, coil size and strap are confirmed per project.
Coiling and strapping stations
The line is built around two working stations. At the reeling station a rotating reel winds the pipe into a coil while a guide arm and rollers keep the winding even. At the strapping station a rotating fixture holds the coil and winds a strap around it in a ring.
The control panel carries the start and stop controls with running and warning lamps, and the machine stands on a blue metal frame. Coil size, fixture width and station layout are confirmed per project.
Cycle and control
The cycle runs in steps. The pipe feeds into the reeling station and winds into a coil on the rotating reel. The coil is then strapped at the next station, where the fixture rotates and the strap is wound, tensioned and tied off.
The control panel shows the running state while the machine works. Cycle start and stop are handled at the panel, per project.
What the footage shows
Our footage shows a purple plastic tube winding onto the rotating reel to form a coil. The strapping fixture then holds the coil while a strap is wound around it in a ring and drawn tight. The control panel shows the run lamps while the machine works. It is a general demonstration, so your pipe diameter, coil size and strap 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 |
|---|---|
| Work | plastic pipe and tube wound onto a coil |
| Reel | rotating reel with guide arm and rollers |
| Strap | strap wound around the coil at the strapping station |
| Layout | reeling station feeding the strapping station |
| Control | start and stop controls with running and warning lamps |
| Mount | floor, level workshop floor |
| Capacity | one or two coils on the fixture, per project |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Pipe | diameter, wall and coil size required |
| Reel | reel width and coil outside diameter |
| Strap | strap type, width and number of windings |
| Stations | reeling and strapping layout and transfer |
| Control | panel position and automatic cycle |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Set the pipe into the reeling station, start the cycle from the control panel, and let the reel and the strapping fixture do the work. Keep clear of the rotating reel and the strapping fixture while the machine runs, and do not reach into the work area during the cycle.
Routine checks cover the reeling guide, the strapping fixture and the control panel, per the machine manual. Confirm the pipe feeds cleanly before each coil.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this machine do? A: It packs plastic pipe and tube by reeling it into a coil and then strapping the coil so the pack stays tight.
Q: How is the pipe coiled? A: The pipe feeds through a guide and rollers onto a rotating reel, and the guide keeps the winding even as the coil grows.
Q: How is the coil strapped? A: The strap is applied by the rotating fixture after winding the coil, then tensioned and tied off at the end of the pass.
Q: Can it handle more than one coil? A: The footage shows a large and a small coil strapped on the fixture, and the station layout is configured when we set up the line per project.
Q: What does it suit? A: It suits plastic pipe and tube that is stored or shipped as coils when the coil needs a tight, even strapped pack.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your pipe diameter and coil size.
- We send a pipe and tube packing proposal within 48 hours.
- We confirm the reeling, strapping and electrical supply for your site.
Related reading
- Plastic Pipe and Tube Packing: Operation and Applications
- Pipe Coil Wrapping and Strapping: Solutions for Industry
- Partial film wrapping and packing by orbital wrapper
- 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 plastic pipe and tube packing line demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; pipe diameter, coil size and strap confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-12
