{"id":709,"date":"2018-05-03T09:25:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T09:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=709"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:38:38","slug":"fast-orbital-wrapping-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/fast-orbital-wrapping-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Orbital Wrapping Machine: Technology and Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>A fast orbital wrapping machine wraps long loads in a continuous film spiral as the load passes through a rotating ring, without turntable rotation, without a second operator and without stopping the conveyor. The film carriage orbits the product at line speed, so a six-metre bundle is fully wrapped in one pass. This guide covers how the orbital pass works, when it beats a turntable, the film settings that control cost, and what to verify before acceptance. It is written for plant engineers and production managers who package long, heavy or awkward loads.<\/p>\n<p>The video below shows the orbital wrapper covering a long flat load on a conveyor:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"358\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mrsfM7un_vE\" title=\"Fast Orbital Wrapping Machine: Technology and Best Practices\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>The Orbital Principle<\/h2>\n<p>Long loads are the slow part of most packing lines: strapping and hand wrapping struggle with a six-metre bundle, and a turntable would need the whole load to spin. The orbital wrapper removes both limits:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>How orbital helps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Load advance<\/td>\n<td>Product passes straight through the ring at line speed; no stopping for wrap.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Film spiral<\/td>\n<td>The carriage rotates while the load moves, so one ring pass lays a continuous spiral along the whole length.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Ends<\/td>\n<td>Programmed rings at each end build extra layers where containment matters most.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Speed<\/td>\n<td>Conveyor keeps running; the ring simply orbits the travelling load.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>Orbital vs Turntable vs Manual<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Characteristic<\/th>\n<th>Orbital ring<\/th>\n<th>Turntable<\/th>\n<th>Manual \/ hand wrap<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Cycle for long loads<\/td>\n<td>One flowing pass<\/td>\n<td>Must rotate full length in place<\/td>\n<td>Walk-around, stop-and-wrap<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Load stability<\/td>\n<td>Never spun<\/td>\n<td>Spins an elongated load<\/td>\n<td>Risk of tipping by hand<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Operators<\/td>\n<td>0\u20131 at load\/unload<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1\u20132 throughout<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Film cost control<\/td>\n<td>Programmed pitch\/layers<\/td>\n<td>Programmed<\/td>\n<td>Shift-dependent<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>Film Settings: the Knob That Controls Cost<\/h2>\n<p>Film is where the wrapper earns (or loses) money. On an orbital machine the two main programmed settings are:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th>\n<th>Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Film pitch (overlap)<\/td>\n<td>Tight overlap = more containment, more film; wide pitch = cheaper, lighter hold.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Layer count per zone<\/td>\n<td>Extra rings at high-wear ends, fewer on the body, balance cost and retention.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>Because film pitch and layer recipes are stored per product on the PLC, changing a pack spec is a recall, not a re-rig. Film type and gauge are project-matters confirmed with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Specify<\/h2>\n<p>Send the manufacturer:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Input<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Load length, width, height, weight<\/td>\n<td>Sets the ring diameter and feed rail rating.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Infeed\/outfeed height and conveyor<\/td>\n<td>Sets ring placement and line integration.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Film type, gauge, prestretch<\/td>\n<td>Sets the film unit and seal design.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Required pitch and end layers<\/td>\n<td>Sets the program and ring speed.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Throughput and line speed<\/td>\n<td>Sets carriage speed and automation.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Power, air, PLC interface<\/td>\n<td>Sets electrical and control integration.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Safety perimeter<\/td>\n<td>Light curtains or guarding around the ring.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<p>All values are confirmed per project before build.<\/p>\n<h2>Factory Testing and Acceptance<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Full-cycle evidence.<\/strong> A test log of complete wraps at the required pitch and layers (film feed, rotate, clamp, cut, seal).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended run.<\/strong> The vendor&#8217;s stated practice on this family includes near-continuous pre-delivery testing (up to about 24 hours where stated).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control and safety.<\/strong> Smooth, responsive control and a verified emergency stop before delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line handover.<\/strong> Infeed\/wrap\/outfeed passing at the required pace without jams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commissioning.<\/strong> Written installation, commissioning and on-site service scope.<\/li>\n\n<p>On arrival, repeat: empty pass, loaded pass, emergency stop.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: Can it handle loads wider than a pallet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes if the ring diameter fits. Ring size is chosen from the largest load cross-section, then film pitch and layers are programmed per product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does the load need to stop?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No. The machine is designed for flowing loads: the ring orbits the travelling product, which is what makes it fast on long bundles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Stretch film only?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Typically stretch film; some builds accept paper or net depending on the product. State the material when specifying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What safety standards apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The machine family is designed with EN 415-10 as the packaging-machinery safety reference and an ISO 12100 risk assessment for the rotating carriage and feed areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Next Step<\/h2>\n<p>Send load size and weight, infeed\/outfeed heights, film type and settings, throughput and line speed, power\/air and control interface, and safety perimeter so the wrapper is sized on the approval drawing.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/fast-orbital-wrapping-machine-2\/\">Efficient Packaging Orbital Wrapping Machine 2024<\/a> \u2013 Orbital wrapper application on palletized loads.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-aluminum-profile-packaging-machine-wrapping-line\/\">Aluminum Profile Packaging: Technology and Best Practices<\/a> \u2013 Orbital wrapping applied to long extrusions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Coil-upender.html\">Coil Upender &amp; Industrial Turnover Solutions<\/a> \u2013 Handling equipment that feeds long-load lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executive Summary: FHOPE HS\u2011Series delivers 30\u2011meter\/minute continuous wrapping throughput\u20143\u20115\u00d7 faster than standard orbital wrappers. With patented flying\u2011cut\u2011knife technology that severs film without stopping the conveyor, achieves uninterrupted packaging flow for carton\u2011box operations handling 1,000\u20113,000+ boxes\/hour. CE\u2011compliant with \u00b12N film\u2011tension control, designed for 24\/7 e\u2011commerce fulfillment.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"Fast Orbital Wrapping Machine: Technology and Best Practices","_seopress_titles_desc":"How a through-ring orbital wrapper winds film along long goods in one pass \u2014 ring-versus-turntable choice, film pitch settings and E400 reference 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