Executive summary Our B200 turntable stretch wrapper sits inline with your conveyors, so pallets arrive, are wrapped and leave without a forklift. The roller turntable carries 2,000 kg and turns at 3–12 rpm. A pneumatic top plate holds light or loose cartons still while the film goes on. The turntable, infeed and outfeed conveyors run at one height.
Table of Contents
- How the inline cycle runs
- Specifications
- When you need the top plate
- Cycle time at 3–12 rpm
- Film carriage and pre-stretch
- Options
- Controls and safety
- Selection checklist
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
How the inline B200 cycle runs
We built the B200 to connect the production line, the wrapper and the conveying line into one flow. The video shows a full inline cycle on a carton load, from turntable to outfeed conveyor. A typical cycle runs like this:
- Infeed. The pallet rolls from the infeed conveyor onto the roller turntable. Turntable and conveyors are on one level, so the transfer is smooth.
- Hold. The pneumatic top plate lowers onto the load, when fitted.
- Measure and wrap. A sensor measures the packing height. The turntable turns while the film carriage runs up and down.
- Cut. The pneumatic film grab and cut-off system, when fitted, clamps and cuts the film.
- Outfeed. The top plate lifts, and the turntable rollers drive the wrapped pallet onto the outfeed conveyor.
The turntable rollers are driven through a double-chain drive, which keeps the conveyor stable and safe under load.
B200 turntable stretch wrapper specifications
| Parameter | Standard | Option |
|---|---|---|
| Turntable capacity | 2,000 kg | 2,500–3,000 kg |
| Turntable speed | 3–12 rpm | – |
| Pre-stretch | up to 200% | to your requirement |
| Control | OMRON PLC, push buttons | – |
Threading a new film roll takes about 10 s, because the film carriage door opens fully for roll changes.
When you need the pneumatic top plate
The top plate presses down on the load while the turntable turns. It matters most for these loads:
- Light cartons. Empty or light boxes can shift as the film pulls on them at the corners.
- Loose top layers. Cartons or bags on the top layer can slide before the film reaches them.
- Tall, narrow stacks. A high centre of gravity makes the stack more likely to lean during rotation.
For heavy, stable loads such as full drums or block-stacked goods, the top plate is usually not needed.
Cycle time at 3–12 rpm
Turntable speed sets how fast the winds go on. An illustrative wrap pattern shows the range:
- Winds. Assume 15 winds in total, including the bottom and top reinforcement.
- At 12 rpm. 15 ÷ 12 ≈ 1.25 min of turntable time.
- At 3 rpm. 15 ÷ 3 = 5 min, used for unstable loads that need a slow start.
- Transfer. Add infeed and outfeed time on the rollers to get the full cycle.
We choose the speed with you from the load stability, then set the wrapping layers and zones in the PLC.
Film carriage and pre-stretch
The film carriage pre-stretches the film before it reaches the load:
- Pre-stretch. Up to 200%, so 1 m from the roll becomes about 3 m on the load. Other ratios can be made to your requirements.
- Drive. A separate DC drive motor drives film delivery.
- Settings. Wrapping layers and zones are adjustable in the PLC.
- Manual or automatic. The film device can run in either mode.
B200 options
We configure the B200 with these options:
| Option | Use |
|---|---|
| Ramp | Loading without conveyors |
| Pneumatic top plate | Holding light or loose loads |
| Pneumatic film grab and cut-off | Unmanned cycles |
| Packing height 2,800 mm | Tall loads |
| Turntable 1,800 mm or 2,000 mm, 2,500–3,000 kg | Larger or heavier pallets |
Machine colour is also an option.
Controls and safety
The B200 uses an OMRON PLC with a push-button interface. All speeds are motor driven, with soft start and soft stop on the turntable, and the turntable has a jog button.
On inline installations we fence the wrapping zone, so no one can reach the turning load or the carriage. 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 an inline turntable stretch wrapper
- Pallet size, load height and maximum weight.
- Loads per hour from your line.
- Conveyor height and direction for infeed and outfeed.
- Load stability: is a top plate needed?
- Film grab and cut for unmanned running.
- Fence layout and operator access.
Engineering FAQ
Q: How heavy a pallet can the B200 wrap? A: 2,000 kg as standard, and 2,500–3,000 kg with the larger turntable option.
Q: What does the top plate do? A: It presses down on the load through a pneumatic cylinder during rotation, so light or loose cartons do not move before the film holds them.
Q: How fast does the turntable turn? A: 3–12 rpm, motor driven, with soft start and soft stop.
Q: Can the B200 run without an operator? A: Yes, when it has conveyors and the pneumatic film grab and cut-off option. Loads then arrive, wrap and leave automatically.
Q: How long does a film roll change take? A: Threading the film takes about 10 s, because the carriage door opens fully.
Next step
We plan the inline wrapper around your line in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with pallet sizes, weights, loads per hour and conveyor height to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours, with the B200 configuration and layout.
- Book a site survey to fit the conveyors and fence to your floor.
Related reading
- Automatic pallet stretch wrapping machine B200
- Turntable stretch wrapper
- Video: automatic turntable pallet wrapping machine line
- Video: online turntable pallet wrapping machine
- Video: automatic palletizer and turntable stretch wrapper
Sources
- Specifications, options, controls, film carriage: B200 automatic pallet stretch wrapping machine page
- Machine in action: our B200 turntable stretch wrapper video on YouTube
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010, EN 415-10:2014
Last reviewed: 2026-10-03
