At the end of a fast line, packing is where the labour goes: cut lengths have to be counted, aligned and strapped into a bundle that survives the truck. An autopacking machine does that in line with the saw, so the mill does not wait for the packing crew.
What It Handles
- Counting and layer-forming of cut lengths into square, stable packs.
- Alignment to a common end for a neat bundle face.
- Strapping integrated with the packer, steel or PET.
- Manual or automatic stacking depending on output and budget.
Packing is often bought later than the mill, so we quote it as a station in its own right and design it around the cut length, tube diameter and bundles your customers expect. Send those three numbers to start.
Why automate stacking and strapping
Cutting is the end of the process, but not the end of the cost. Manual stacking costs labour on every shift, produces packs that vary in height, and is where tube ends get damaged after all the effort spent making them straight.
What an autopacking line includes
- Layer-forming and alignment so pack faces are square.
- Automatic counting and pack height control.
- Steel or PET strapping with programmable strap positions.
- Optional weighing, labelling and crane handling.
When it pays back
The calculation is labour plus damage plus loading time. On a line running multiple shifts, the labour saving alone usually justifies the machine; the reduction in transit damage and the faster truck loading are the second gain.
Fitting it to an existing mill
The run-out table, pack size and crane access decide the layout. We measure the existing exit section before quoting, because a stacker that does not fit the bay is a very expensive obstacle.
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