Executive summary This clip shows our horizontal ring stretch wrapper on short cartons. A belt conveyor carries each carton through the turning ring, so even short items that would fall between rollers are wrapped in one spiral pass. The operator sets length and overlap at the control box, and the wrapped carton leaves on the outfeed belt.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why a belt conveyor for short loads
- Film turns per box
- What we set per box
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Start | The operator starts the cycle at the control box |
| Infeed | A short carton rides the green belt conveyor |
| Ring | The ring turns around the carton |
| Wrap | Film is laid in a spiral along the carton |
| Outfeed | The wrapped carton leaves on the belt |
Why a belt conveyor for short loads
- Short items stay supported. A belt carries loads shorter than a roller pitch.
- Steady feed. The belt moves the carton at a set speed through the ring.
- Gap at the ring. Infeed and outfeed belts leave a gap at the ring so the film passes under the load.
- Clean surface. Belts suit printed or soft cartons.
Film turns per box
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Carton length (illustrative) | 600 mm |
| Film width (illustrative) | 250 mm |
| Overlap (illustrative) | 50% |
| Advance per turn, 250 × 0.5 | 125 mm |
| Turns per carton, 600 ÷ 125 | 4.8, set as 5 (spiral only; end wraps added) |
What we set per box
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Ring size | Carton section |
| Belt speed | Overlap needed |
| Film | Width and thickness |
| End wraps | Cover needed at the ends |
Selection checklist
- Shortest and longest item.
- Item width and height.
- Items per hour.
- Film width.
- End cover needed or not.
- Infeed and outfeed layout.
Safety
- Keep clear of moving stations.
- Stay outside the fence while the line runs.
- Lock out before clearing a jam.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: Why use a belt conveyor instead of rollers? A: Short items can drop between rollers; a belt keeps them supported through the ring.
Q: How many turns does a short carton need? A: About 5 turns for a 600 mm carton at 50% overlap with 250 mm film in the worked example.
Q: Can it wrap longer items too? A: Yes, the belt length and ring size are set to your item range.
Q: What film is used? A: Stretch film, width set to the item size.
Q: Is it automatic? A: The operator starts the cycle; feeding can be linked to your line.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a horizontal stretch wrapper in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with item sizes and items 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 infeed and outfeed.
Related reading
- Horizontal Orbital Wrapper for Pallet Strapping and Wrapping
- Economic Horizontal Orbital Wrapper for Pipe and Tube
- Automatic Door Wrapping Machine
- Orbital stretch wrapper
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Turns 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
