Executive summary This clip shows our packing line for copper strip coils. A coil arrives at the upender and is turned to lie flat, an operator sets the line at the control panels, a strapping head bands the coil, an orbital ring wraps it eye-through and a blue gantry stacks it. Copper marks easily, so every point that touches the coil is padded, slow or non-contact, and we check each one during commissioning.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Scratch check points
- Cycle per coil
- What we set per line
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Upending | A copper coil at the upender before it is turned flat |
| Control | An operator sets the line at two control panels |
| Strapping | A strapping head bands the copper coil on the conveyor |
| Wrapping | An orbital ring wraps the coil eye-through |
| Stacking | A blue gantry lifts the wrapped coils and stacks them |
Scratch check points
| Check point | What we check |
|---|---|
| Upender cradle | Padded contact, slow start and stop |
| Conveyor rollers | Covered rollers, no edge contact |
| Strap | PET strap tension set so edges are not marked |
| Wrapping ring | Ring does not touch the coil |
| Gantry gripper | Picks through the eye, sets down slowly |
Cycle per coil
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Upend (illustrative) | 40 s |
| Strap (illustrative) | 30 s |
| Wrap (illustrative) | 60 s |
| Longest station sets the pace | 60 s |
| Coils per hour, 3,600 ÷ 60 | 60 coils |
This assumes buffer space between stations; transfer time between stations comes on top.
What we set per line
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Contact parts | Copper, brass or aluminium surface |
| Strap | PET strap, straps per coil |
| Film | Layers and VCI paper if needed |
| Stacking | Coils per stack and layer pads |
Selection checklist
- Coil material and surface finish.
- Coil OD, ID, width and weight.
- Straps per coil.
- Film or paper wrapping.
- Coils per hour.
- Stack pattern.
Safety
- Keep clear of the upender and the wrapping ring while they move.
- Stay outside the fenced gantry area.
- Lock out before clearing a jam.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: Why do copper coils scratch so easily? A: Copper is soft, so hard contact or sliding leaves marks.
Q: Where are scratches checked? A: At the upender, rollers, strap, wrapping ring and gantry gripper.
Q: How many coils per hour? A: The slowest station sets the pace; 60 coils per hour with a 60 s wrap in the worked example.
Q: Does it handle aluminium too? A: Yes, with contact parts set to the surface.
Q: Can you add VCI paper? A: Yes. The wrapping station can apply VCI paper under the stretch film.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a copper coil packing line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with coil sizes, weights, material and coils 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 line layout.
Related reading
- Copper Strip Coil Packing Line
- Two-Stage Copper Coil Packing Line
- Non-Ferrous Coil Strapping, Wrapping and Stacking Line
- Automatic coil packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Cycle per coil: 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
