{"id":1568,"date":"2019-03-01T10:18:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T10:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T13:08:12","slug":"automatic-coil-packing-machine-for-tyre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-coil-packing-machine-for-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyre Wrapping Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"
> **Executive summary**\n> A full toroidal film wrap seals industrial and passenger tyres against moisture, dust, and UV degradation while preventing tread and sidewall scuffing during handling and overseas transport.\n> The machine featured below secures the tyre between dual motorized polyurethane support rollers and a pneumatic top stabilizing press arm, while a precision rotary ring shuttles film continuously through the centre bead hole and across the tread profile.\n> Accurate film consumption per cycle is determined by the tyre cross-section perimeter, total orbital ring revolutions, and the effective film pre-stretch ratio.\n\n<iframe width="940" height="535" src="https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oRqQxXU3R-M" 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="#video">What the video shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#how-it-works">How a tyre is wrapped<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#film">Film per tyre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#safety">Controls and safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href="#selection-checklist">Selection checklist for a tyre wrapping machine<\/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="video">What the video shows<\/h2>\n\nThe operational video demonstrates an eye-through (toroidal) semi-automatic orbital tyre wrapping machine handling passenger and commercial vehicle tyres:\n\n1. **Positioning**: The operator rolls the tyre onto dual vulcanized polyurethane rollers. These drive rollers support the casing while allowing smooth rotational indexing along its central axis.\n2. **Tyre Stabilization**: Lateral pneumatic guide arms align the tyre axially. A motorized pneumatic top press arm lowers an anti-friction roller onto the top of the tread crown, locking the tyre against vertical oscillation or ejection caused by centrifugal wrap tension.\n3. **Orbital Shuttle Sequence**: Stretch film is anchored to the tyre rim. The structural C-frame orbital ring rotates through the tyre eye (bead opening), depositing continuous stretch film or woven tape toroidally around the casing cross-section.\n4. **Complete Cycle & Ejection**: As the base rollers rotate the tyre 360°, the wrapping ring overlaps the film evenly over both sidewalls and the tread face. Once complete, the film carriage stops, the top press arm retracts upward, and the protected tyre is released for offloading.\n\n<h2 id="how-it-works">How a tyre is wrapped<\/h2>\n\nThe machine coordinates three kinematic axes: tyre rotation speed (base drive rollers), orbital ring revolution speed, and pneumatic press arm downforce.\n\nThe typical semi-automatic cycle sequence is broken down below:\n\n| Step | Mechanical Action & Actuator State | Cycle Time |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Load & Position** | Operator positions tyre onto twin polyurethane drive rollers; lateral guide arms center the tread path. | ~0–8 s |\n| **Pneumatic Clamping** | Overhead press arm descends (0.4–0.6 MPa); top stabilizer roller contacts tread crown to secure the vertical axis. | ~8–12 s |\n| **Film Anchor & Start** | Film tail is secured; orbital ring drive accelerates via inverter ramp-up. | ~12–18 s |\n| **Toroidal Wrapping** | Rotary ring shuttles film through the bead eye while base rollers rotate the tyre 360° to achieve preset overlap (30%–70%). | ~18–44 s |\n| **Cut & Reset** | Film is clamped and severed; ring home-position sensor triggers; top press arm retracts to clearance height for manual or pusher offloading. | ~44–56 s |\n\n*Note: In manual load\/unload configurations, total cycle time is approximately 45–60 seconds per tyre (output: 50–70 tyres\/hour). Integrated into fully automated roller conveyor lines with automated pneumatic kickers, cycle time drops below 25 seconds per tyre.*\n\n<h2 id="film">Film per tyre<\/h2>\n\nAccurate calculation of required film length ensures predictable consumable costs and verifies packaging tightness. The casing cross-section is calculated as an envelope model:\n\n### 1. Geometric Reference Parameters (Worked Example)\n\n| Parameter | Engineering Symbol \/ Formula | Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Outer Tyre Diameter (OD) | D_outer | 650 mm |\n| Bead Inner Diameter (ID) | D_inner | 400 mm |\n| Section Width | W_sec | 200 mm |\n| Section Height | H_sec = (D_outer − D_inner) ÷ 2 | 125 mm |\n| Section Perimeter (Envelope) | P_sec ≈ 2 × (W_sec + H_sec) | 650 mm (0.65 m) |\n| Mean Tyre Circumference | C_mean = π × (D_outer + D_inner) ÷ 2 | 1.65 m |\n| Axial Advance per Ring Wrap | L_advance | 50 mm (0.05 m) |\n\n### 2. Kinematic Derivation\n\nThe total number of ring revolutions (N_wraps) required for complete 360° surface coverage depends on the mean circumference and axial advance:\n\n`N_wraps = C_mean ÷ L_advance = 1,650 mm ÷ 50 mm = 33 wraps`\n\nThe nominal film length laid on the tyre:\n\n`L_laid = N_wraps × P_sec = 33 × 0.65 m = 21.45 m`\n\n### 3. Impact of Mechanical Pre-Stretch\n\nIn standard orbital wrapping systems equipped with a mechanical friction brake or motorized pre-stretch rollers (150%–200% stretch ratio, K_stretch = 2.0 to 2.5), actual film roll consumption is substantially lower than applied length:\n\n`L_roll_consumed = L_laid ÷ K_stretch`\n\nFor a 200% motorized pre-stretch head (K_stretch = 2.0):\n`L_roll_consumed = 21.45 m ÷ 2.0 ≈ 10.7 m of virgin film per tyre`\n\nDecreasing `L_advance` increases film overlap percentage, improving water and puncture resistance at the expense of cycle time and material usage.\n\n<h2 id="safety">Controls and safety<\/h2>\n\nOrbital tyre wrappers feature high-inertia rotating rings and high-force pneumatic actuators. Operational compliance requires comprehensive mechanical containment and safety-rated controls:\n\n1. **Pinch & Crush Hazard Mitigation**:\n   - The top press cylinder is fitted with pilot-operated check valves to prevent vertical arm drop during sudden pneumatic line pressure loss.\n   - Dual-hand anti-tie-down cycle initiation is configured for manual workstations.\n2. **Rotational Guarding**:\n   - The rotating ring assembly is protected by perimeter interlocked safety mesh screens and category 4 safety light curtains.\n   - Access door switches trigger emergency dynamic braking, bringing the high-speed ring to a stop within 1.0 second.\n3. **Control Architecture**:\n   - Central Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC paired with a 7-inch color HMI enables dynamic setting of ring rotation speed, drive roller speed, and overlap ratios.\n   - Redundant emergency stops (mushroom-head with positive break contacts) are mounted on the operator console and machine frame.\n4. **Harmonized Standards Compliance**:\n   - **ISO 12100:2010**: General principles for machinery design and comprehensive risk assessment.\n   - **EN 415-6:2013**: Specific safety requirements for orbital stretch wrapping machines.\n   - **EN 415-10:2014**: General modular requirements for packaging lines.\n   - **ISO 13849-1:2023**: Safety-related parts of control systems (Engineered to Performance Level PLd \/ Category 3).\n\n<h2 id="selection-checklist">Selection checklist for a tyre wrapping machine<\/h2>\n\nVerify these parameters before commissioning an orbital tyre wrapping unit:\n\n- **Tyre Dimension Envelope**: Minimum inner bead diameter (must clear ring carriage path, min. 280–300 mm) and maximum outer diameter (standard: 400–1,200 mm; OTR: up to 2,200 mm).\n- **Max Tyre Weight**: Structural rating of bottom rollers (standard: 150 kg; heavy truck\/agricultural: 500–1,500 kg).\n- **Packaging Material Specification**: Cast PE stretch film (17–35 µm thickness), PVC film, HDPE woven strip, or anti-corrosion VCI film.\n- **Throughput Target**: Required units per hour (determines manual loading vs. automatic pneumatic ejector or in-line chain conveyors).\n- **Tread Surface Friction**: Green\/uncured rubber versus finished vulcanized compound (dictates roller coating: polyurethane vs. zinc-plated steel).\n- **In-Line Downstream Integration**: Automatic barcode scanning, label printing\/applicator arms, or downstream stacking systems.\n\n<h2 id="engineering-faq">Engineering FAQ<\/h2>\n\n**Q: How does the machine accommodate different tyre rim and bead diameters?**\nA: The orbital ring inner diameter defines the maximum clearance profile. The pneumatic top stabilizing arm travels along precision linear guides via an adjustable stroke cylinder, automatically adapting to varying tyre cross-sections without mechanical changeovers.\n\n**Q: Can this machine wrap tyres bundled together (multipacks)?**\nA: Yes. Dual or triple passenger tyre packs can be wrapped simultaneously provided the total stack section width (`W_sec_total`) plus the radial profile does not exceed the internal clearance window of the revolving ring.\n\n**Q: What prevents the tyre from wobbling or tilting out of the machine during high-speed rotation?**\nA: Stabilization is maintained by a 3-point kinematic constraint: two driven, grooved polyurethane rollers at the base and one overhead polyurethane press roll applying continuous pneumatic downforce (200–500 N, pressure-regulated).\n\n**Q: What maintenance is required for the orbital ring drive?**\nA: Main maintenance points include monthly tension inspection of the ring drive flat belt\/chain, greasing heavy-duty ring support guide wheel bearings, and checking carbon brushes or slip-ring tracks if power is routed onto the rotating shuttle.\n\n**Q: Is it possible to use non-adhesive packaging tape instead of stretch film?**\nA: Yes. The tension-brake film carriage accepts woven HDPE tape, crepe paper, or protective polypropylene tape. An adjustable mechanical friction brake regulates feed tension without requiring cling properties.\n\n<h2 id="next-step">Next step<\/h2>\n\nFHOPE customized tyre wrapping systems range from stand-alone manual units to full-speed automated factory lines:\n\n1. **Submit your casing parameters**: Provide your tyre size matrix (min.\/max. OD, ID, and section width) and cycle time target to **info@fhopepack.com**.\n2. **Receive engineering approval within 48 hours**: Our packaging engineering team delivers a 2D\/3D layout drawing, kinematic cycle analysis, and exact film savings calculation.\n3. **Validate integration & FAT**: Coordinate a factory acceptance test (FAT) or on-site layout audit to finalize roller heights, electrical codes, and upstream conveyor interfaces.\n\n<h2 id="related-reading">Related reading<\/h2>\n\n- [Tyre packing machine](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Tyre-packing-machine\/)\n- [Video: automatic tyre packing machine](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-tyre-packing-machinetire-wrapping-machine\/)\n- [Video: tyre packing line](https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/tyre-packing-line\/)\n\n<h2 id="sources">Sources<\/h2>\n\n- Machine kinematics & engineering parameters: FHOPE Engineering Department, Technical Data Sheet TY-100\/800 series.\n- Safety specifications: [ISO 12100:2010](https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/51528.html), [EN 415-6:2013](https:\/\/standards.iteh.ai\/catalog\/standards\/cen\/b9ffb9be-97be-4fc4-9a8c-a1d2d5ae8662\/en-415-6-2013), [EN 415-10:2014](https:\/\/www.nen.nl\/en\/nen-en-415-10-2014-en-191845).\n- Machine demonstration: [FHOPE Official YouTube Channel](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oRqQxXU3R-M).\n\n<p><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> 2026-10-04<\/p><\/code><\/pre>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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