Executive summary Coiling and strapping plastic pipe in one machine removes a manual tying station from the end of the extrusion line. Our machine feeds pipe, winds it into a coil and straps it inside a mesh-guarded cell. Turns per coil follow from the coil length divided by the mean turn length, so the coil size sets the winding time.
Table of Contents
- What the machine does
- How the coiling and strapping cycle runs
- Turns per coil from the coil length
- Controls and safety
- Selection checklist for a pipe coiling and strapping machine
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the machine does
Pipe enters the machine over guide rollers and the pipe end is clamped to the coiling hub. The reel then turns, and a traversing guide lays the pipe on in even layers across the coil width until the coil is full. Layer winding of this kind keeps the coil tidy and prevents cross-wrapping.
When the set coil length is reached, the strapping unit indexes into position and straps the coil around its section, and the finished coil is discharged from the machine. The winding and strapping hazard zones are enclosed by mesh guard doors, and the operator interface, emergency stop and signal tower are mounted on the frame.
How the coiling and strapping cycle runs
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Feed | Pipe enters over the guide rollers and the end is presented to the clamp |
| Wind | The clamp holds the end and the reel lays the coil in layers |
| Strap | The strapping unit tensions, seals and cuts the strap round the coil |
| Discharge | The strapped coil leaves the machine |
A small coil finishes quickly; a 100 m coil like the example below takes longer, set by the extruder line speed and the pipe size. Machine capability must be matched to the line: our hose coiling and strapping machine model is rated at 1–60 m/min coiling speed with two coiling stations [manufacturer rating], and dual-station layouts let one reel wind while the other straps and discharges.
Turns per coil from the coil length
Illustrative example:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Coil length (illustrative) | 100 m |
| Mean coil diameter (illustrative) | 0.6 m |
| Mean turn length, π × 0.6 | about 1.88 m |
| Turns per coil, 100 ÷ 1.88 | about 53 |
A longer coil or a smaller core adds turns, and the winding time grows with them. The turns figure also sets the reel speed for a given line speed, so the coil size drives the whole cycle.
Where coils need dust, moisture or scuff protection instead of strapping, film can be applied round the coil; for that method, see our pipe coiling and wrapping machine.
Controls and safety
The reel turns with force and the strapping unit closes on the coil. Keep the mesh guard doors shut while the machine runs, use the emergency stop if needed, and clear a jam only with the machine stopped and isolated under lockout procedures.
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 pipe coiling and strapping machine
- Pipe outside diameter and material.
- Coil length and inner and outer coil diameter.
- Number and position of straps per coil.
- Line speed of the extruder feeding the coiler.
- Strap material and size — for reference, the hose coiling and strapping machine model runs 12–13 mm strap at 0.6–0.75 mm thickness [manufacturer rating].
- How finished coils leave the machine.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What does the machine do? A: It feeds pipe, winds it into a coil and straps the coil in one cycle.
Q: How many turns are in a coil? A: Coil length divided by mean turn length: 100 ÷ 1.88 m gives about 53 turns in our example.
Q: What sets the winding time? A: Coil length, pipe size and the speed of the line feeding the coiler.
Q: Which guards and controls are on the machine? A: Mesh guard doors guard the cell; an emergency stop and a signal tower are the controls and indicators.
Q: Can it match my extrusion line? A: Send the pipe size and line speed and we size the coiler to it.
Next step
We plan your pipe coiling and strapping machine in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with pipe size, material and line speed to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours, with coil length and coil diameters.
- Book a site survey to check strap plan and coil discharge.
Related reading
- Plastic pipe packing line
- Video: automatic tube coiler and pipe coiling strapping machine
- Video: double wall corrugated hose coiling and strapping machine
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-04
- Turns example: our worked example, illustrative values
- Machine in action: the machine running on YouTube
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010, EN 415-10:2014
Last reviewed: 2026-10-29
