Executive summary Coils that roll or shift while they are wrapped end up with loose film and marked edges. Our packaging line in this video holds each steel coil flat on the roller conveyor under a lowering beam while the wrapping unit runs round it. Wrap passes follow from the coil OD and the film overlap. We set both per project.
Table of Contents
- What the video shows
- How the press-and-wrap station works
- Film passes and overlap per coil
- What the line can include
- Controls and safety
- Selection checklist for a steel coil packaging line
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the video shows
A wide shot of the plant shows a white and yellow gantry packaging machine with a yellow ladder, yellow floor lines and a worker beside a black pallet. Several coils lie flat in a single layer on the roller conveyor.
In the close-up, the upper beam of our blue wrapping machine lowers over a coil on the rollers, the wrapping unit travels round the coil and the beam rises again. The coil stays flat throughout. FHOPE and SOLUTION FOR YOU show on the upper structure.
How the press-and-wrap station works
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Arrive | The coil reaches the station on the roller conveyor |
| Press | The upper beam lowers onto the coil |
| Wrap | The wrapping unit travels round the coil |
| Release | The beam rises |
| Outfeed | The wrapped coil moves on |
Holding the coil under the beam keeps it from shifting or creeping while the film goes on, so the film lies tight and even.
Film passes and overlap per coil
We count passes at the OD, where overlap is lowest. Illustrative example:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Coil OD (illustrative) | 1,500 mm |
| Circumference, π × 1,500 | about 4,712 mm |
| Film width (illustrative) | 120 mm |
| Advance per pass at 50% overlap | 60 mm |
| Passes, 4,712 ÷ 60 | about 79 |
The eye always gets more overlap than the OD, so the whole coil gets at least 50%.
What the line can include
| Station | Role |
|---|---|
| Roller conveyor | Moves flat coils between stations |
| Press and wrap | Holds and wraps each coil |
| Gantry handling | Lifts coils on and off the line |
| Stacking or pallets | Builds the shipping unit |
We plan the stations around your coil sizes and output, then add handling and stacking where you need them. See how a full line fits together in our station-by-station steel coil packaging line.
Controls and safety
The beam lowers with force and the wrapping unit runs round the coil. Keep people away from the station while it runs, and handle coils only with the line stopped and isolated.
The standards that apply depend on the destination market. For CE markets, ISO 12100 sets the risk-assessment method and EN 415-10 sets general requirements for packaging machines.
Selection checklist for a steel coil packaging line
- Coil OD, ID, width and weight range.
- Film or band material and layers.
- Coils per hour.
- Handling into and out of the line.
- Stacking or pallet needs.
- Floor space and crane access.
Engineering FAQ
Q: Why press the coil during wrapping? A: So it cannot shift or creep, and the film lies tight and even.
Q: How many passes does a coil need? A: About 79 for a 1,500 mm OD coil with 120 mm film at 50% overlap in our example.
Q: Does the coil turn over in this station? A: No. It stays flat on the rollers from arrival to outfeed.
Q: Where is overlap counted? A: At the OD, where it is lowest; the eye always gets more.
Q: Can stacking be added? A: Yes. We add gantry handling and stacking after the wrapping station when you need it.
Next step
We plan your steel coil packaging line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with coil sizes, weights and output to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours, with the wrap and press plan.
- Book a site survey to check the handling and stacking layout.
Related reading
- Steel coil packing line
- Video: steel coil, copper coil packaging machine for eye-through film wrapping
- Video: automatic steel coil strapping machine
Sources
- Line content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-04
- Pass example: our worked example, illustrative values
- Machine in action: our video on YouTube
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010, EN 415-10:2014
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04
