Executive summary This clip shows our horizontal orbital wrapper with a mobile bridge. A long bundle of boards rests on a fixed frame, and the orbital ring, mounted on a bridge, travels along it while it turns, wrapping the bundle in black film from one end to the other. The load does not move, which suits long, heavy or fragile bundles.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why move the ring, not the load
- Turns 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 |
|---|---|
| Loading | A long bundle of boards rests on the frame |
| Start | The control panel starts the cycle |
| Wrapping | The ring turns and the bridge travels along the bundle |
| Film | Black film covers the bundle end to end |
| Finish | The wrapped bundle waits for unloading |
Why move the ring, not the load
- Long loads. No long infeed and outfeed conveyors needed.
- Heavy loads. The bundle is not pushed through the ring.
- Fragile loads. Nothing slides or rubs under the load.
- Short floor. The machine is about the bundle length plus the bridge.
Turns per bundle
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundle length (illustrative) | 6,000 mm |
| Film width (illustrative) | 250 mm |
| Overlap (illustrative) | 50% |
| Advance per turn, 250 × 0.5 | 125 mm |
| Turns for one pass, 6,000 ÷ 125 | 48 turns |
What we set per bundle
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Ring size | Bundle section |
| Bridge travel | Bundle length |
| Film | Black, clear or printed |
| Overlap | Protection needed |
Selection checklist
- Bundle length and section.
- Bundle weight.
- Film colour and width.
- Overlap.
- Bundles per hour.
- Floor length available.
Safety
- Keep clear of the ring and the moving bridge.
- Stop the machine before loading or unloading.
- Stay outside the fence while it runs.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What is a mobile bridge orbital wrapper? A: The ring sits on a bridge that travels along a still load while it wraps.
Q: Why not move the load? A: Long, heavy or fragile bundles stay still, and no long conveyors are needed.
Q: How many turns for a bundle? A: Length divided by advance; 48 turns for 6,000 mm in the worked example.
Q: Can it use black film? A: Yes, as in the clip, or clear or printed film.
Q: What loads suit it? A: Bundles of boards as in the clip, and other long bundles within the ring size.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match an orbital wrapper in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with bundle lengths, sections and weights, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the floor length.
Related reading
- Horizontal Orbital Wrapping Machine for Pipes
- Online Paper Roll Wrapping Machine
- Long Shape Bag Packing and Shrinking Machine
- Orbital stretch wrapper
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Turns 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
