{"id":302,"date":"2018-04-19T02:29:38","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T02:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=302"},"modified":"2026-08-21T23:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T23:28:37","slug":"economic-horizontal-orbital-stretch-wrapper-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/economic-horizontal-orbital-stretch-wrapper-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretch Wrapping: Operation and Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article is based on the demonstration video embedded below. The video shows a horizontal orbital stretch wrapper wrapping a bundle of pipes: the bundle is fed in on a roller conveyor, a semi-circular ring rotates around it while a film carriage applies film in a spiral, and the wrapped bundle exits on the conveyor. This article explains what the video shows and where horizontal stretch wrapping applies.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1057\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qbmqBuhO-Zc\" title=\"Economic horizontal orbital stretch wrapper for pipe and tube\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>The operation as shown in the video<\/h2>\n<p>The video is a factory demonstration with background music and no narration, so the process description below is based on visual observation of the footage, sampled frame by frame.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bundle of six long, white PVC-type pipes is placed on a roller conveyor with black rollers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Film loading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An operator places a roll of clear plastic film onto the film carriage on the orbital ring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Wrapping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bundle moves toward the ring; the semi-circular orbital ring rotates around the bundle while the film carriage applies film in a spiral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Exit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The wrapped bundle continues out of the machine on the conveyor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Machine and safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A horizontal orbital stretch wrapper with a white and yellow frame, a long roller conveyor, and a yellow semi-circular ring.<\/li>\n<li>A white control cabinet with a screen and buttons; red and green buttons and indicator lights; a black emergency-stop button.<\/li>\n<li>A yellow protective guard around the ring, a yellow-and-black striped safety fence, a warning label, and a light curtain are visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Direct observation notes (from the frame analysis)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Horizontal orbital stretch wrapper: white and yellow frame; long roller conveyor with black rollers; yellow semi-circular orbital ring; film carriage with film roll.<\/li>\n<li>Product: bundle of six long white PVC-type pipes; bundle fed on the conveyor, film applied in a spiral by the rotating ring, wrapped bundle exits on the conveyor.<\/li>\n<li>Operator loads the film onto the carriage; cycle runs with the ring rotating around the stationary bundle.<\/li>\n<li>White control cabinet with screen and buttons; black emergency-stop button; indicator lights.<\/li>\n<li>Yellow protective guard, yellow-and-black striped safety fence and warning label, and a light curtain at the end of the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What the video does not show<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum bundle length, width, height, or weight.<\/li>\n<li>Film type, thickness, width, or roll size.<\/li>\n<li>Cycle time per bundle or conveyor speed.<\/li>\n<li>Model number, power requirements, or control-system details.<\/li>\n<li>Certification documents or maintenance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where horizontal stretch wrapping applies<\/h2>\n<p>Horizontal (orbital) stretch wrapping is for products that are long, or too long to turn on a turntable: pipe bundles, tube bundles, profiles, extrusions, doors, and other elongated loads. The principle shown in the video \u2014 the ring rotates around the stationary product while the film carriage travels along its axis \u2014 is what makes full-length coverage possible without moving the load.<\/p>\n<p>For a pipe or tube producer, the practical application is the packaging step between production and shipment: the bundle is wrapped in one pass, held together by the film, and ready for loading. Because the load stays on the conveyor, the machine can be placed directly in a production line, which is why this class of wrapper is called an &#8220;online&#8221; solution in many factories.<\/p>\n<h2>What the demonstration implies for buyers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What the video supports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The machine wraps long bundles automatically with a rotating ring while the bundle stays on the conveyor.<\/li>\n<li>Film is applied in a spiral because the film carriage travels around the bundle, covering its full length.<\/li>\n<li>Safety is part of the design: a guard, safety fence, light curtain, and emergency stop are visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you should verify with the manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bundle envelope:<\/strong> maximum and minimum bundle length, width, height, and weight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ring size:<\/strong> the ring diameter sets the maximum bundle cross-section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Film and wrap settings:<\/strong> film width, tension, overlap, and layers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cycle time:<\/strong> wrapping speed per bundle at your production rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration:<\/strong> how the machine connects to upstream and downstream conveyors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety compliance:<\/strong> guarding documentation and certifications for your market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions to ask before you buy<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>What bundle sizes and weights can the machine wrap?<\/li>\n<li>What ring diameter is available?<\/li>\n<li>What film widths and wrap settings are supported?<\/li>\n<li>What is the cycle time per bundle?<\/li>\n<li>How is the bundle loaded: conveyor, forklift, or both?<\/li>\n<li>What safety features are standard?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What bundle shapes can the machine wrap?<\/strong>\nThe orbital ring wraps cylindrical and rectangular bundles whose cross-section fits the ring opening.\nConfirm the ring opening size against your largest bundle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are film overlap and tension set?<\/strong>\nOverlap and tension are set on the machine controls and affect wrap strength and film cost.\nAsk for the adjustable range and whether settings can be saved per product type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the wrapper run inline?<\/strong>\nYes, because the load stays on the conveyor, the wrapper can be placed directly in a production line.\nConfirm conveyor height and speed match your upstream and downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<h2>Source and method<\/h2>\n<p>This article is based on the demonstration video embedded above, which shows a horizontal orbital stretch wrapper wrapping a pipe bundle. Frames were sampled from the video and analyzed with a local vision model so that the machine description is grounded in what is actually shown. The video contains background music only, with no narration. The derivative sections are analysis and should be confirmed against the manufacturer&#8217;s specifications.<\/p>\n<h2>Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/economic-horizontal-orbital-stretch-wrapper-for-pipe-and-tube\/\">Economic Horizontal Orbital Stretch Wrapper for Pipe and Tube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/horizontal-stretch-wrapping-machine-for-big-objects\/\">Horizontal Stretch Wrapping Machine for Big Objects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-profile-wrapping-machine-with-long-conveyor-buffer-system\/\">Automatic Profile Wrapping Machine with Long Conveyor &amp; Buffer System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-online-plastic-pipe-bundle-and-bag-packing-machine-manufacturer-2\/\">Plastic Pipe and Tube Packing: Operation and Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Last updated: 2026-08-21. 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