The fully automated bundling and packaging system for steel tubes forms a continuous process chain from tube feeding to the finished package ready for transport. The integrated material flow includes feeding, singulating, counting, and layer-by-layer stacking of the tubes, as well as the precise alignment of the tube ends.

A servo- and sensor-supported handling system ensures the safe lifting, positioning, and transfer of the pipe layers to the bundling station. There, the automatic bundle formation takes place, including defined compaction and subsequent strapping.

The system is equipped with a modern PLC control and visualization system, enabling reliable 24/7 continuous operation with high process stability and reproducibility. Its modular design allows the system to be flexibly adapted to different production requirements.

Features:

• Fully automated counting, stacking and bundling of steel pipes
• Precise alignment for optimal package quality
• Automated strapping and transfer to downstream conveyor technology
• High availability thanks to robust and low-maintenance design
• Integration into existing production lines is possible

Technical data:

• Working speed: 10–60 m/min
• Pipe lengths: 6,000 – 12,000 mm
• Pipe diameter: up to 150 mm
• Tube wall thickness: 3.0 – 8.0 mm
• Maximum package weight: up to 2,000 kg
• Power consumption: approx. 15 kW

Suitable for:

• Square and rectangular profiles
• Round tubes 

Process flow:

• Feeding and singulating the pipes
• Automatic counting and layer-by-layer stacking
• Handover and transport to the bundling station
• Automatic strapping
• Transport and handover to storage or logistics systems