Executive summary This clip shows our vertical wire rod coil compactor at work. A large wire rod coil stands inside the yellow press frame, the press compresses it, and blue strapping heads band it while it is held compact. The coil leaves smaller and firmer, ready for storage and shipping.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why compact wire rod coils
- Straps per coil
- What we set per coil
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Coil in | A large wire rod coil in the press frame |
| Compacting | The press compresses the coil |
| Strapping | Blue strapping heads band the held coil |
| Release | The press opens |
| Coil out | The compact, strapped coil leaves |
Why compact wire rod coils
- Smaller coil. Less height in storage and on trucks.
- Firm coil. Rings do not slide or tangle.
- Tight straps. Straps lock in the pressed height.
- Safe handling. Hooks and C-hooks lift a firm coil cleanly.
Straps per coil
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Loose coil height (illustrative) | 2,000 mm |
| Compacted height (illustrative) | 1,600 mm |
| Height saved, 2,000 − 1,600 | 400 mm, 20% |
| Straps per coil (illustrative) | 4 |
| Coils per hour (illustrative) | 30 |
| Straps per hour, 4 × 30 | 120 |
What we set per coil
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Press force | Rod diameter and coil weight |
| Straps | Number per coil |
| Strap | Steel or wire |
| Coil handling | C-hook or conveyor |
Selection checklist
- Rod diameter.
- Coil OD, ID, height and weight.
- Compacted height wanted.
- Straps per coil.
- Coils per hour.
- Coil handling in and out.
Safety
- Keep clear of the press while it closes.
- Stay outside the guard while strapping.
- Lock out before clearing a strap jam.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: Why compact wire rod coils? A: To lower coil height and make the coil firm.
Q: How much height is saved? A: 400 mm, 20%, in the worked example; it depends on rod and press force.
Q: How many straps per coil? A: It depends on coil weight, transport and handling; 4 in the worked example.
Q: Are pressing and strapping in one station? A: Yes, the coil is strapped while held compact.
Q: How do coils get in and out? A: By C-hook or conveyor, set per site.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a coil compactor in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with rod sizes, coil sizes 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 coil handling.
Related reading
- Steel Wire Coil Winding and Strapping Line
- Steel Wire Coil Strapping Line for Large Plants
- Wire Drawing and Coil Packing Line
- Coil packing machine
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Straps 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
