Executive summary This clip shows our wire tying machine for rebar and rod bundles. Bundles of bars sit on the conveyor, the tying heads close around them and twist steel wire ties, and the tied bundles move on. The clip ends with a second line where a tying head works over a bundle of rods.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why steel wire ties
- Ties per bundle
- What we set per bundle
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Bundle | Rebar and rods lie on the conveyor |
| Tying | Tying heads close around the bundle |
| Twist | Steel wire ties are twisted tight |
| Outfeed | Tied bundles move on |
| Second line | A tying head over a rod bundle |
Why steel wire ties
- Strong. Steel wire holds heavy bar bundles in handling and transport.
- Common in mills. Wire ties suit rebar and rod yards.
- Low cost. Wire is cheaper than steel strap per tie.
- Even spacing. Heads tie at set points along the bundle.
Ties per bundle
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundle length (illustrative) | 12,000 mm |
| Tie spacing (illustrative) | 2,000 mm |
| Ties per bundle, 12,000 ÷ 2,000 + 1 | 7 |
| Bundles per hour (illustrative) | 40 |
| Ties per hour, 7 × 40 | 280 |
What we set per bundle
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Heads | Bundle length and ties |
| Wire | Diameter per bundle weight |
| Twist | Turns per tie |
| Conveyor | Mill pace |
Selection checklist
- Bar diameter and length.
- Bundle weight and diameter.
- Ties per bundle.
- Wire diameter.
- Bundles per hour.
- Line layout.
Safety
- Keep clear of tying heads while they close.
- Stop the line before clearing a wire jam.
- Wear gloves when handling cut wire ends.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does the machine do? A: It ties rebar and rod bundles with steel wire automatically.
Q: Why wire and not strap? A: Wire is strong for bar bundles and costs less per tie.
Q: How many ties per bundle? A: It depends on bundle length and spacing; 7 ties on a 12 m bundle at 2 m spacing in the worked example.
Q: Can it tie rods as well as rebar? A: Yes, as in the second line in the clip.
Q: Does it keep up with the mill? A: We set heads and conveyor speed to your mill pace.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a bundle tying machine in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with bar sizes, bundle weights 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
- Horizontal Orbital Wrapping Machine for Pipes
- Horizontal Orbital Wrapper With Mobile Bridge
- Steel Wire Coil Wrapping, Upending and Stacking Line
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Ties 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
