Horizontal Stretch Wrapping Equipment for Packaging Long Products such as Pipes and Panels

In the production and circulation of long products such as profiles and panels, outer packaging has always been a challenging step. These products are long and have distributed centers of gravity. Traditional pallet wrapping methods often require additional turning or manual assistance, increasing operational complexity and the risk of surface damage. To address these challenges, horizontal stretch wrapping equipment has been increasingly applied in long-product packaging operations to complete continuous and stable film wrapping.
Packaging Structure Designed for Long Products
Horizontal stretch wrapping equipment typically adopts a horizontal structure. Through a rotating ring or rotary mechanism, the stretch film is applied in a spiral pattern around the outer circumference of the product. During packaging, the product is supported by conveyor rollers or idler rollers and remains in a horizontal, straight-line position without the need for overall turning. This structure is especially suitable for aluminum profiles, steel pipes, wooden boards, and composite panels, ensuring packaging integrity while reducing manual intervention.
Protective Effect of Continuous Wrapping
During operation, the stretch film adheres to the product surface with uniform tension, forming a stable outer layer through multiple overlapping wraps. This helps reduce surface damage caused by friction and impact during transportation and stacking, while also providing a certain level of dust and moisture protection. For profile products with high surface quality requirements, horizontal wrapping is beneficial in maintaining consistent appearance.
Parameter Adjustment for Multiple Product Specifications
Product dimensions and weights vary significantly between enterprises. Horizontal stretch wrapping equipment allows adjustment of ring size, conveyor speed, wrapping pitch, and film tension to accommodate different product specifications. Operators can set appropriate parameters according to product characteristics, meeting protection requirements while avoiding unnecessary film consumption.
Integration with Existing Production Processes
In practical applications, horizontal stretch wrapping equipment is often installed after cutting, sorting, or finished-product handling processes. It can be integrated with upstream and downstream conveyor lines or used as an independent packaging station. After wrapping, products can directly enter stacking or loading operations, helping reduce intermediate handling steps and align packaging rhythm with production flow.
Typical Industry Applications
This type of equipment is commonly used in industries such as building materials, metal processing, aluminum profiles, plastic profiles, and wood products. For long products requiring batch shipment or long-distance transportation, horizontal stretch wrapping helps improve overall packaging standardization and facilitates subsequent forklift or lifting operations.
Based on the practical packaging needs of long products, horizontal stretch wrapping equipment provides a solution better suited to products that are difficult to turn. Through a continuous and stable wrapping structure, it completes outer protection without altering existing production processes, offering enterprises a more controlled packaging option for transportation and storage stages.