Executive summary
Packing wooden bars automatically protects the wood surface from abrasion and removes manual bundling by feeding each bar through a rotating ring that applies film around the bundle. A belt conveyor carries the bar into the wrapping station, and the film pulls tight around the wood as the bar passes. Bar size and film grade are confirmed per project.
Table of Contents
- Why pack wooden bars automatically
- What the machine does
- Conveyor and wrapping ring
- Feed and film cycle
- What the footage shows
- Typical configuration
- Selection checklist
- Operation and safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources and standards
Why pack wooden bars automatically
Long wooden bars are awkward to wrap by hand because the film has to cover a long length evenly. A horizontal machine keeps the wrap consistent over the whole bar, so the wood arrives protected and tidy.
Automatic feeding also keeps the line pace steady without extra labor on each bar. Bar size and film width are confirmed per project.
What the machine does
The machine is a horizontal wrapping unit laid out along the conveyor. A wooden bar moves on the belt into the wrapping station, where a rotating ring applies film around the bar as it passes.
The film pulls tight around the wood, and the wrapped bar continues on the conveyor. Ring opening and film width are confirmed per project.
Conveyor and wrapping ring
The belt conveyor carries the bar through the machine with its long side aligned with the direction of travel. An upper clamp and support hold the bar in position through the wrapping stage.
At the wrapping station, a circular ring with internal rollers carries the film around the bar. Bar cross-section and ring opening are confirmed per project.
Feed and film cycle
The cycle starts when the bar reaches the wrapping station on the conveyor. The ring rotates while the bar feeds through, wrapping the film around the bundle in even layers.
When the bar has passed through, the film is cut and the wrapped bar moves on. Film tension and pass speed are confirmed per project.
What the footage shows
Our footage shows a horizontal wrapping machine with a long wooden bar moving on a belt conveyor into the wrapping station. A rotating ring applies film around the bar while an upper clamp keeps it steady. It is a general demonstration, so your bar size, film and line pace 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 | long wooden bar on the belt conveyor |
| Feed | conveyor carries the bar into the wrapping station |
| Wrap | rotating ring applies film around the bar |
| Steady | upper clamp and support keep the bar aligned |
| Film | stretch film grade from the side roll, selected per project |
| Cut | film cut after each bar, setup per project |
| Control | yellow control box at the side of 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 |
|---|---|
| Bar range | bar length, width and height to be wrapped |
| Film | stretch film grade for bundling or heavy protection per project |
| Straps | not shown by this demonstration; a separate strapping station is selected per project if extra reinforcement is needed |
| Ring | wrapping ring opening vs bar cross-section |
| Line | conveyor length and buffer space on site |
| Electrical supply | voltage, phase and frequency on site |
Operation and safety
Place the bar on the conveyor, start the line, and let the ring wrap the film around it as the bar passes. Keep your hands clear of the conveyor, the ring and the moving rollers while the machine runs.
Routine checks cover the belt, the ring rollers and the upper clamp, per the machine manual. Confirm the bar path is clear before each start.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does this machine do? A: It feeds a wooden bar through a rotating ring that wraps film around the bar automatically.
Q: How is the bar fed in? A: The bar moves on the belt conveyor into the wrapping station with its long side forward.
Q: How does the film wrap the bar? A: The rotating ring carries the film around the bar while the bar feeds through it.
Q: What film suits wooden bars? A: A stretch film grade matched to the bundle weight and journey, selected per project.
Q: What electrical supply does it need? A: The machine runs on 380 V three phase 50 Hz as standard, and light machines can be arranged for 220 V single phase, selected per project.
Next step
- Email us at info@fhopepack.com with your wooden bar size.
- We send a wrapping machine proposal within 48 hours.
- We confirm the film and line setup for your bars.
Related reading
- How to do in packing the wooden automatically?
- Wooden Timber Wrapping & Strapping Machine
- Horizontal Wrapping Machine for Batten
- 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 wooden bar wrapping machine demonstration video. Reviewed as a general demonstration; bar size, film and line setup confirmed per project.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-12
