Executive summary This 3D animation shows our automatic steel tube packing line. Tubes are collected from the mill conveyor by magnet or vacuum lifters, laid into a forming frame that shapes the bundle, strapped by an automatic steel strap head and then weighed on the outfeed. The operator sets tube size and bundle shape on the panel, and the line switches to that mode.
Table of Contents
- What the animation shows
- Stations in the line
- Straps per bundle
- What we set per tube
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the animation shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Collecting | Tubes taken off the conveyor by magnet or vacuum |
| Forming | Tubes laid into the bundle forming frame |
| Settings | Tube size and bundle shape set on the panel |
| Strapping | An automatic steel strap head bands the bundle |
| Weighing | The bundle is weighed on the outfeed |
Stations in the line
| Station | Job |
|---|---|
| Collector | Takes tubes off the mill conveyor |
| Former | Shapes a round or hexagon bundle |
| Strapping | Bands the bundle at set points |
| Weighing | Records bundle weight for the label |
Straps per bundle
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tube length (illustrative) | 6,000 mm |
| Strap spacing (illustrative) | 1,500 mm |
| Straps per bundle, 6,000 ÷ 1,500 + 1 | 5 |
| Bundles per hour (illustrative) | 20 |
| Straps per hour, 5 × 20 | 100 |
What we set per tube
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Collector | Steel or stainless tube |
| Bundle shape | Round or hexagon |
| Straps | Number per bundle |
| Scale | Weight range |
Selection checklist
- Tube OD, wall and length.
- Steel or stainless.
- Bundle shape and count.
- Straps per bundle.
- Bundles per hour.
- Weighing and labels.
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: What does the line do? A: It collects, bundles, straps and weighs steel tubes.
Q: Magnet or vacuum? A: Magnet lifters for carbon steel tubes; for stainless we choose vacuum or padded mechanical arms.
Q: How many straps per bundle? A: 5 straps on a 6 m bundle in the worked example.
Q: Can it make hexagon bundles? A: Yes, round or hexagon.
Q: Is the animation a real design? A: Yes, it is our line design shown in 3D.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a tube bundling line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with tube sizes, bundle shapes and bundles 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 mill exit.
Related reading
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- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Straps per bundle: 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
