{"id":11843,"date":"2025-07-23T08:23:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=11843"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:26:20","slug":"automated-horizontal-tire-wrapping-line-seamless-upstream-downstream-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automated-horizontal-tire-wrapping-line-seamless-upstream-downstream-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Automated Horizontal Tire Wrapping"},"content":{"rendered":"
> **Executive summary**\n> Tires that leave the curing or inspection line unwrapped pick up dust and marks before they reach the warehouse.\n> Our automated horizontal tire wrapping line wraps a tire in protective stretch film directly on the roller conveyor, with a printed branding or identification band laid over it simultaneously while the tire stays on the line.\n> Wrap passes follow from the **tire section** and the **film overlap**. We set both per project requirements.\n\n<iframe width="1840" height="1035" src="https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7R9cUDS5muk" title="Automated Horizontal Tire Wrapping Line | Seamless Upstream &amp; Downstream Integration" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n---\n\n<h2 id="table-of-contents">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href="#station-sequence">Station sequence: place, wrap and release<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#how-it-works">How the inline tire wrap works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#passes">Wrap passes and film overlap per tire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#integration">Fitting into your line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#safety">Controls and safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#selection-checklist">Selection checklist for a horizontal tire wrapping line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#engineering-faq">Engineering FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#next-step">Next step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#related-reading">Related reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#sources">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id="station-sequence">Station sequence: place, wrap and release<\/h2>\n\nThe wrapping station executes an automated sequence designed to secure the tire and apply protective packaging without removing the product from the handling conveyor:\n\n| Step | Mechanism and motion | Process status |\n|---|---|---|\n| 1. Infeed & Positioning | The tire transitions onto the driven roller station | Roller speed matches line flow (2–4 m\/min) [manufacturer rating] |\n| 2. Clamping | Centering retention arms close in to secure the tire | Tire held concentric with the rotating wrapping ring |\n| 3. Rotary Wrapping | Shuttles orbit through the tire core, turning the tire and rotating the ring | 360° fully sealed envelope applied at 10–120 r\/min [manufacturer rating] |\n| 4. Band Application | A printed identification or branding band is laid over the primary film | Synchronous delivery during wrapping cycle |\n| 5. Cut, Clamp & Release | Film\/band cut automatically; retention arms retract | Tire discharged downstream; 25–35 s\/pcs cycle complete [manufacturer rating] |\n\nThe wrapping unit accommodates varying tire outer diameters automatically, ensuring consistent film tension across passenger car radial (PCR) and commercial vehicle tire sizes [manufacturer rating].\n\n<h2 id="how-it-works">How the inline tire wrap works<\/h2>\n\n| Step | What happens |\n|---|---|\n| Place | The tire is set on the roller conveyor |\n| Hold | The arms close and hold the tire |\n| Wrap | Film goes round the tire |\n| Band | A printed band is laid over the film |\n| Release | The arms move back and the tire runs on |\n\nThe tire never leaves the roller conveyor, so the wrapper can sit inline between upstream inspection\/curing lines and downstream operations.\n\nIn a complete automated packaging configuration, the system integrates a horizontal orbital stretch wrapper with automated information reading (barcode or RFID scanning) and an automated tire stacking module [manufacturer rating]. A central PLC system (Siemens) coordinates variable-frequency drives (VFD) controlling ring rotation, supportive turning rollers, and conveyor speeds to guarantee continuous inline processing [manufacturer rating].\n\n<h2 id="passes">Wrap passes and film overlap per tire<\/h2>\n\nThe number of wrapping passes depends directly on the tire outer diameter, the material width, and the target overlap percentage.\n\nIllustrative example:\n\n| Item | Value |\n|---|---|\n| Tire OD (illustrative) | 650 mm |\n| Outer circumference, π × 650 | about 2,042 mm |\n| Film width (illustrative) | 100 mm |\n| Advance per pass at 50% overlap | 50 mm |\n| Passes, 2,042 ÷ 50 | about 41 |\n\nWe count passes at the tread, where surface speed is highest and overlap is lowest; because of the smaller radial geometry at the internal opening, the bead area always receives a denser film layer.\n\n**Standard engineering range [manufacturer rating]:**\n- Overlap adjustment range: 20% to 90% via PLC parameter settings.\n- Tire outer diameter (OD): 600–1400 mm (standalone wrapper) \/ 600–1000 mm (turnkey packaging line).\n- Tire inner diameter (ID): 300–900 mm (standalone wrapper) \/ 150–500 mm (turnkey packaging line).\n- Tire cross-section width\/height: 150–350 mm.\n- Ring rotational speed: 10–120 r\/min.\n- Material compatibility: Stretch film (core ID 50 mm, roll OD 80–120 mm, width 60–120 mm) as well as paper rolls, PE film, or protective aluminum composite foil (roll OD 100–450 mm, width 90–120 mm).\n\n<h2 id="integration">Fitting into your line<\/h2>\n\nInline wrappers must interface mechanically and logically with adjacent handling equipment:\n\n| Link | What we match |\n|---|---|\n| Upstream conveyor | Height and tire spacing |\n| Wrap station | Tire OD and width range |\n| Labels or bands | Printed band or label position |\n| Downstream | Stacking, strapping or palletizing |\n\nFully integrated installations combine horizontal wrapping with automatic OD detection, motorized centering rollers, automated material roll-change units, and downstream tire stackers to manage throughput without manual staging [manufacturer rating]. Send us your facility layout drawings and tire dimensional matrix, and we configure the conveyor pass-line heights and station pitches to match.\n\n<h2 id="safety">Controls and safety<\/h2>\n\nThe mechanical centering arms close around the tire while the wrapping shuttle rotates through the center opening at operational speeds up to 120 r\/min. Personnel must keep clear of the operating envelope once the automatic cycle initiates. Tire loading and removal must occur only when the clamping arms are fully retracted and the ring drive is verified stopped.\n\nSafety circuit architecture depends on regional compliance requirements. For CE-marked installations, ISO 12100 governs the risk assessment and reduction protocols, and EN 415-10 dictates specific safety and guarding standards for packaging machines and associated integrated lines.\n\n<h2 id="selection-checklist">Selection checklist for a horizontal tire wrapping line<\/h2>\n\n- Tire OD, width and bead diameter range.\n- Film colour and type.\n- Printed band or label.\n- Tires per hour and cycle time per tire.\n- Upstream and downstream conveyor heights.\n- Floor space and line layout.\n\n<h2 id="engineering-faq">Engineering FAQ<\/h2>\n\n**Q: Why wrap on the conveyor?**\nA: The tire stays continuously supported on the roller line throughout clamping and rotation, allowing the wrapper to integrate inline between upstream inspection stations and downstream stacking without dedicated off-line crane transfer.\n\n**Q: How many passes does a tire need?**\nA: Approximately 41 passes for a 650 mm OD tire using 100 mm wide film at a 50% overlap setting, as demonstrated in our illustrative sizing formula.\n\n**Q: Where is overlap counted?**\nA: Overlap is calculated at the tire tread, where linear advance per ring revolution is largest and film overlap is at its operational minimum; the bead area receives greater film buildup due to the tighter inner radius.\n\n**Q: What sets the number of passes?**\nA: The tire outer diameter (OD), film width, and the target overlap ratio chosen in the HMI recipe.\n\n**Q: Can a printed band be added?**\nA: Yes. A printed identification or branding band is synchronously fed and wrapped over the primary stretch film layer at the wrapping station.\n\n**Q: How is the tire held?**\nA: Pneumatically or electromechanically actuated centering arms close on the tire sidewalls to retain and stabilize the workpiece while turning rollers rotate it through the ring.\n\n<h2 id="next-step">Next step<\/h2>\n\nWe plan your tire wrapping line in three steps:\n\n1. **Submit your layout drawing** with tire sizes and output to **info@fhopepack.com**.\n2. **Receive a proposal within 48 hours**, with the film and band plan.\n3. **Book a site survey** to check the conveyor layout.\n\n<h2 id="related-reading">Related reading<\/h2>\n\n- [Tyre packing machines](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Tyre-packing-machine\/)\n- [Video: automatic tyre packing machine for inline tire wrapping](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-tyre-packing-machinetire-wrapping-machine\/)\n- [Video: tyre packing machine for PCR tyres](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/tyre-packing-machine-tyre-wrapping-machine-for-pcr\/)\n\n<h2 id="sources">Sources<\/h2>\n\n- [Automatic Horizontal Tyre Stretch Wrapper](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Tyre-packing-machine\/tyre-wrapper.html)\n- [Automatic Tire Packaging Line](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Tyre-packing-machine\/Automatic-Tire-Packaging-Line.html)\n- FHOPE engineering team design record, 2026-10-04\n- Pass calculation model: worked engineering example, illustrative values\n- Standards compliance: [ISO 12100:2010](https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/51528.html), [EN 415-10:2014](https:\/\/www.nen.nl\/en\/nen-en-415-10-2014-en-191845)\n\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> 2026-10-04<\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n
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