{"id":7187,"date":"2024-07-01T07:45:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/?p=7187"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:46:55","slug":"automatic-coil-packing-line-for-steel-coil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/automatic-coil-packing-line-for-steel-coil\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizontal Intelligent Steel Coil Packaging Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Executive summary<\/strong>\nThis video shows a horizontal, automated steel coil packaging line in operation: coils are discharged from a tilting roller rack, conveyed, wrapped in stretch film by a C-type ring wrapper, pressed by a gantry unit, and finally set on wooden pallets for dispatch.\nThe footage covers the full flow from raw coil to wrapped, palletized coil \u2014 with no manual handling inside the packaging process itself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k0MIxqK-P2o\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p>If you are evaluating an automated way to handle, wrap and palletize steel coils, this article walks through what the footage actually shows, what it deliberately does not prove, and which questions you should raise before specifying a line like this.<\/p>\n<h2>What the video shows<\/h2>\n<p>The video runs roughly two minutes and captures several sequential stages of the line. The timeline below is based on frame-by-frame observation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Time (approx.)<\/th>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>What happens on screen<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>0\u201310s<\/td>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>Coils sit stacked on a multi-layer vertical roller rack; workers walk through the shop floor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u201318s<\/td>\n<td>Discharge<\/td>\n<td>The roller rack tilts from vertical toward horizontal on hydraulic cylinders; coils slide by gravity onto a lower conveyor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20\u201328s<\/td>\n<td>Positioning<\/td>\n<td>A powered head unit descends toward the coil center for pressing\/locating, then retracts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30\u201336s<\/td>\n<td>Transfer<\/td>\n<td>The coil rests on the roller conveyor in the central work zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36\u201354s<\/td>\n<td>Film wrapping<\/td>\n<td>A C-type wrapping arm extends and winds green stretch film around the coil circumference while the press head holds the coil steady<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>54\u201358s<\/td>\n<td>Finish<\/td>\n<td>The film end is cut\/finished; the press head retracts; the coil shows an even green film layer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60\u201388s<\/td>\n<td>Second station<\/td>\n<td>Another wrapped coil is pressed by a gantry-mounted head while wrapped coils queue on the conveyor; a sensor strip is visible under the gantry beam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>90\u2013118s<\/td>\n<td>Palletizing<\/td>\n<td>A gantry gripper lowers a film-wrapped coil onto a wooden pallet on the outfeed conveyor, releases it, and the loaded pallet travels onward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Notably, the packaged stages run without operators touching the coil. Workers appear only in the background, observing or walking between areas.<\/p>\n<h2>The machine in action: stage by stage<\/h2>\n<h3>Discharge from the tilting rack<\/h3>\n<p>The line begins with a distinctive <strong>tilting roller rack<\/strong> \u2014 a blue steel frame with roughly twelve roller layers, each holding coils upright. A hydraulic cylinder at the base rotates the whole rack from vertical to near horizontal. Gravity does the transfer work: coils roll gently onto the conveyor below. This eliminates the most hazardous manual task in coil handling \u2014 lifting heavy coils off a vertical storage stack.<\/p>\n<h3>Conveying and centering<\/h3>\n<p>Roller conveyors (yellow rollers with visible guides and stop plates) carry each coil through the work zone. Small position markings (digits such as &#8220;1&#8221;, &#8220;2&#8221;, &#8220;3&#8221; on roller-end clips) suggest segmented positioning along the line.<\/p>\n<h3>Stretch film wrapping<\/h3>\n<p>The core packaging station is a <strong>C-type ring wrapper<\/strong>. A carriage carrying a film spool, guide rollers and tension rollers travels around the coil&#8217;s outer circumference, laying stretch film in even overlapping layers. Green and clear films are both visible in the footage. The overhead press head keeps the coil from shifting during wrapping. Once the wrap cycle completes, the film end is cut and the arm retracts.<\/p>\n<h3>Pressing and consolidation<\/h3>\n<p>A gantry press unit with dual columns and a slotted press plate descends onto the wrapped coil, pressing the film snug against the coil body. Several already-wrapped coils are visible queuing on the conveyor, indicating a repeating production rhythm rather than a one-off demonstration.<\/p>\n<h3>Palletizing<\/h3>\n<p>At the outfeed end, an overhead gripper on a gantry frame lowers a wrapped coil precisely onto a wooden pallet waiting on the conveyor, confirms seating with a slight press, releases, and retracts. The loaded pallet then continues down the line \u2014 the last automated step before dispatch.<\/p>\n<h2>Direct observation notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Main structure: blue-painted steel frames; yellow rollers, guards, guardrails and safety stops; dark grey floor rails.<\/li>\n<li>Left side: large vertical roller rack (double-row, about 12 roller layers), tilting on a base-mounted hydraulic cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>Center: roller conveyor with adjustable stops and yellow limit brackets; overhead press head on an aluminum-beam gantry with a hydraulic\/pneumatic cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>Right side: C-type film wrapping unit with guide rollers, tension rollers and film spool; vertical control cabinet with touchscreen.<\/li>\n<li>Controls: red round emergency-stop buttons, green square start button, yellow reset button; red\/green\/yellow indicator lamps; numeric displays (&#8220;0.1&#8221;, &#8220;0.2&#8221;) visible on one panel; a small independent control box on the tilting rack with its own e-stop.<\/li>\n<li>Readable markings: &#8220;FHOPE GROUP&#8221; on the right-hand machine wall; &#8220;GROUP&#8221; in yellow on the blue crossbeam; the Chinese character &#8220;\u8d28&#8221; on the left wall; partial text resembling &#8220;FILM WRAP MACHINE&#8221; (incomplete, not counted as fully readable). All other nameplates and screen contents are unreadable at video resolution.<\/li>\n<li>Product: large annular steel coils, silver-grey with light brown anti-rust paper\/film, later wrapped in clear and green stretch film. Eye orientation stays horizontal on the conveyors; no rotation or flipping is shown.<\/li>\n<li>Safety-related observations: red e-stop buttons, yellow floor warning lines, a yellow triangular warning label, a light-curtain-like sensor strip under one gantry beam, and yellow safety stops at the conveyor end. No full physical fencing is visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What the video does not show<\/h2>\n<p>The footage demonstrates form and sequence, not specifications. The following are <strong>not observable<\/strong> and must be confirmed with the manufacturer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rated capacity (coils or tonnes per hour) and exact cycle time<\/li>\n<li>Coil diameter, width and weight ranges the line accepts<\/li>\n<li>Motor power, hydraulic pressure ratings, film thickness and tension settings<\/li>\n<li>PLC\/HMI model and whether remote monitoring or MES integration is supported<\/li>\n<li>Safety certifications (CE, ISO or similar) and protection ratings<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance intervals and wear-part life<\/li>\n<li>Whether the line handles multiple coil sizes or a single specification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Treat any capacity or dimensional claim not listed above as &#8220;verify with the manufacturer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Where this type of line fits<\/h2>\n<p>Derived from what the footage shows, a horizontal intelligent coil packaging line of this kind suits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Steel mills and service centers<\/strong> needing consistent, hands-off packaging before dispatch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coil storage and logistics hubs<\/strong> where manual handling risk and labor cost are the main pain points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plants with uniform coil sizes<\/strong>, since the tilting rack relies on coils rolling predictably; widely mixed diameters may need custom roller spacing (verify with the manufacturer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The visible benefits are qualitative but clear: fewer people near moving heavy coils, even and repeatable film coverage, and a continuous flow from rack to pallet.<\/p>\n<h2>Pre-purchase verification checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Confirm coil size and weight ranges, and whether roller spacing \/ wrapping arm reach can be adapted<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Request cycle time and throughput data for your actual coil mix<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Ask which control interface and fieldbus protocols are offered (e.g., for plant system integration)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Confirm the safety package: e-stop placement, light curtains, fencing options, compliance with your local standard<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Clarify film specifications and consumption per coil<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left:-1.25em;list-style-type:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" disabled=\"disabled\" \/> Ask about installation footprint, foundation requirements, and spare-part lead times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Does the line operate fully automatically?<\/strong>\nWithin the filmed sequence, yes \u2014 from rack discharge to pallet placement, no operator touches the coil. Whether loading before the rack and any downstream handling are automated is not shown; verify with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What coil sizes can it handle?<\/strong>\nNot stated in the video. The visible rack and wrapper suggest a range, but exact diameter, width and weight limits must be confirmed with the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What wrapping material is used?<\/strong>\nThe footage shows green and clear stretch film applied by the C-type ring wrapper. Film thickness, stretch rate and puncture resistance are not observable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are coils kept stable during wrapping?<\/strong>\nAn overhead press head descends onto the coil and holds it while the wrapping arm circles the circumference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What safety features are visible?<\/strong>\nRed emergency-stop buttons on the cabinets and rack, yellow floor warning lines, warning labels, a sensor strip under one gantry beam, and safety stops on the conveyor. Full guarding and interlock design should be reviewed against your local regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it integrate with my plant&#8217;s control system?<\/strong>\nNot determinable from the video. Ask the manufacturer about available PLC protocols and data interfaces.<\/p>\n<h2>Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Automatic-Coil-Packing-Line\/\">Automatic Coil Packing Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Steel-coil-wrapping-machine\/0812637.html\">Steel Coil Wrapping Machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/steel-coil-strapping-machinery\/\">Steel Coil Strapping Machinery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Automatic-Packing-Line\/\">Automatic Packing Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/Copper-Coil-Packing-Line\/\">Copper Coil Packing Line<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Next step<\/h2>\n<p>If this layout matches your plant&#8217;s coil flow, the fastest way to move forward is with your actual coil dimensions and target output. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhopepack.com\/videos\/contact-2\/\">Contact FHOPE<\/a> to discuss configuration, confirm the specifications listed above, and request a tailored proposal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source and method: this article is based on the embedded product video, analyzed frame-by-frame by a local vision model on sampled frames. 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