{"id":14220,"date":"2026-06-10T09:58:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=14220"},"modified":"2026-10-29T15:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:02:00","slug":"bopp-tapping-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/bopp-tapping-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"BOPP Tape Banding Machine: Self-Adhesive Tape Bands Without Seals or Strapping Heads"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Executive summary<\/strong>\nA BOPP tape banding machine winds a self-adhesive BOPP tape band around a carton or bundle inside the ring, cuts it, and the carton is turned for a second band across. The tape path and cutting head sit inside the machine. A tape band holds flaps and small bundles without seals or a strapping head.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9_hBgDW0y2A?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#video\">How the banding cycle works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-bopp\">Why BOPP tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tape-use\">Tape per carton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#setup\">What we set per job<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#selection-checklist\">Selection checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#safety\">Safety<\/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<h2 id=\"video\">How the banding cycle works<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Station \/ Step<\/th>\n<th>Functional role and mechanism<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ring structure<\/td>\n<td>Rotating ring frame with an integrated digital touch screen for cycle parameter control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary banding cycle<\/td>\n<td>The carton enters the rotating ring; the orbital mechanism applies a self-adhesive BOPP tape band under controlled tension and cuts the band cleanly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cross banding cycle<\/td>\n<td>The carton is rotated 90\u00b0 manually or by transfer table to apply a second transverse band across the package<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cutting &amp; feed assembly<\/td>\n<td>Internal precision tape feeding channel and integrated mechanical cutting head ensure clean cut-off without adhesive buildup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Line automation option<\/td>\n<td>Configurable for automatic tape wrapping with 2 or 4 straps [manufacturer rating], integratable with telescopic raceway infeed and outfeed conveyors [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"why-bopp\">Why BOPP tape<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean finish.<\/strong> BOPP tape is clear or printed and closes the carton without metal clips, friction welds, or heat-sealing smoke.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No seals.<\/strong> The band holds by self-adhesion, eliminating costly mechanical seals and high-maintenance strapping seal heads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light hold.<\/strong> Ideal for lightweight cartons, bundles of leaflets, extruded profiles, cables, or loose small parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Printable.<\/strong> Tape can carry high-resolution company logos, traceability bar codes, or batch security text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tape-use\">Tape per carton<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Worked example (illustrative).<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Dimension \/ Calculation<\/th>\n<th>Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Carton footprint (illustrative)<\/td>\n<td>Length 300 mm \u00d7 Width 200 mm \u00d7 Height 150 mm<\/td>\n<td>Baseline bundle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Band around the length<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 (300 + 150) mm<\/td>\n<td>900 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Band around the width<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 (200 + 150) mm<\/td>\n<td>700 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total tape applied (one band each way)<\/td>\n<td>900 mm + 700 mm<\/td>\n<td>1,600 mm plus overlaps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Note: Add nominal tape tab overlap (typically 50\u2013100 mm per band depending on required flap retention force).<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"setup\">What we set per job<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Operating parameter<\/th>\n<th>Engineering criteria<\/th>\n<th>Reference specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Machine and ring size<\/td>\n<td>Chosen for the largest carton cross-section<\/td>\n<td>Accommodates products up to approximately W400 \u00d7 H300 mm [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tape specification<\/td>\n<td>BOPP film, clear or surface printed<\/td>\n<td>Width 24\u201348 mm; roll core units 50\u2013200 m long [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bands per carton<\/td>\n<td>Product weight, rigidity, and flap hold force<\/td>\n<td>Configurable for 1, 2, or 4 tape bands per cycle [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Material feeding<\/td>\n<td>Production speed and automation level<\/td>\n<td>Manual positioning table or motorized telescopic raceway conveyors [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power supply<\/td>\n<td>Factory utility connection<\/td>\n<td>Standard single-phase 220 V \/ 50 Hz [manufacturer rating]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"selection-checklist\">Selection checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Largest and smallest carton dimensions (Length \u00d7 Width \u00d7 Height in mm).<\/li>\n<li>Maximum and average carton weight (kg).<\/li>\n<li>Number of bands per carton (single, cross 2 bands, or parallel 4 bands).<\/li>\n<li>Tape type: clear, opaque, or pre-printed branded BOPP tape.<\/li>\n<li>Target throughput (cartons or bundles per hour).<\/li>\n<li>Available floor footprint and integration with packing tables or raceway conveyors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"safety\">Safety<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep hands and fingers clear of the rotating ring pathway and cutting zone during operation.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect or engage safe stop interlocks before reloading tape rolls or cleaning tape guides.<\/li>\n<li>Operators must wear fitted clothing; keep loose sleeves, ties, and hair away from the rotating ring axis.<\/li>\n<li>For CE-regulated markets, machines comply with standard industrial safety principles according to ISO 12100:2010 and EN 415-10:2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"engineering-faq\">Engineering FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: What is a BOPP tape banding machine?<\/strong>\nA: It is an orbital ring machine that winds a continuous band of self-adhesive BOPP tape around a carton, bundle, or product group without requiring mechanical seals or heat-sealing strapping heads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does the tape band require heat-welding or metal seals?<\/strong>\nA: No. The adhesive layer bonds directly to the carton surface and to the tape backing at the overlap, creating an instant structural hold without heat or crimping tools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How much tape does a single carton use?<\/strong>\nA: Girth per band plus tab overlap. For example, a 300 \u00d7 200 \u00d7 150 mm carton with one band applied each way uses approximately 1,600 mm of tape plus overlaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can the machine use custom-printed tape?<\/strong>\nA: Yes. The tape guide and feed path accept clear, solid-color, or customized printed BOPP tape carrying logos, branding, or security seals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can the machine apply tape bands in two orthogonal directions?<\/strong>\nA: Yes. The operator or an automated cross-transfer mechanism turns the carton 90\u00b0 between cycles to apply intersecting cross bands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Which design and safety standards apply to this equipment?<\/strong>\nA: Equipment supplied to CE territories conforms to ISO 12100 (Safety of machinery \u2014 General principles for design) and EN 415-10 (Safety of packaging machines \u2014 General requirements).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"next-step\">Next step<\/h2>\n<p>We match the proper tape banding machine to your packing requirements in three straightforward steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Submit your packaging line requirements:<\/strong> Send your carton dimensions, package weights, hourly output targets, and table layout to <strong>info@fhopepack.com<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive a formal proposal within 48 hours:<\/strong> Our engineering team will return comprehensive equipment data sheets, layout drawings, and operational cost calculations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a technical site survey or trial:<\/strong> Verify carton presentation tables, conveyor feed heights, and tape tension settings prior to dispatch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"related-reading\">Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-tape-wrapping-machine\/\">Tape Banding Machine for Cartons and Small Bundles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Semiauto-horizontal-wrapper\/tape-wrapping-and-sealing-machine.html\">Tape Wrapping and Sealing Machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/fhope-carton-sealer-2\/\">Carton Sealer with Side Belts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-bottle-groupingshrinking-machine\/\">Bottle Shrink Bundling Machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Automatic-Packing-Line\/\">Automatic Packing Lines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Machine design &amp; technical documentation: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal tape wrapping technical specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Semiauto-horizontal-wrapper\/tape-wrapping-and-sealing-machine.html\">Tape Wrapping and Sealing Machine Product Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tape consumption calculation: Engineering worked example (illustrative parameters)<\/li>\n<li>Packaging safety standard: ISO 12100:2010 (Risk assessment and risk reduction)<\/li>\n<li>European packaging machine safety: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nen.nl\/en\/nen-en-415-10-2014-en-191845\">EN 415-10:2014<\/a> (Safety of packaging machines &#8211; Part 10: General requirements)<\/li>\n<li>Service Level Agreement: Standard factory technical response timeline (proposal within 48 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> 2026-10-10<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 2026-10-29<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executive summary A BOPP tape banding machine winds a self-adhesive BOPP tape band around a carton or bundle inside the ring, cuts it, and the carton is turned for a second band across. 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