After steel tubes are manufactured, they need to be collected, stacked, strapped, transferred, and stored for transportation or final storage. A tube packaging line automates this process. SRET provides tube packaging solutions for square, rectangular, and hexagonal bundles.
The packaging line can be designed as stand-alone or on-line equipment, and can be configured as fully automatic or semi-automatic according to production requirements.
The packaging process follows a sequential workflow:
Tubes collection — Tubes are collected from the production line exit and prepared for stacking.
Stacking — Tubes are stacked layer by layer using either a forklift arm or a magnetic chuck mechanism.
Strapping — An automatic strapping machine secures the bundle with adjustable tension.
Bundle transfer — The strapped bundle is transferred to the next stage.
Storage / final area — Bundles are moved to the final storage area or prepared for shipment.
Forklift arm palletizer: Tubes are collected, transferred, and stacked automatically. The system can handle round, square, and rectangular load types, and the fork spacing can be adjusted automatically. Tubes are stacked layer by layer in predefined patterns.
Magnetic chuck palletizer: Layer transferring and stacking are completed through a disk cantilever equipped with an electronically controlled permanent magnetic chuck. This design supports non-contact handling during the stacking process.
An automatic strapping machine can be integrated into the packaging line to secure pipes, tubes, and profiles of different sizes. The strap tension is adjustable, and one bundle can be strapped in two or three places depending on length.
Automatic stacking and strapping reduce manual handling.
Forklift arm and magnetic chuck options are available for different tube sizes.
Helps protect finished tubes during packaging and transfer.
Can be configured as stand-alone or on-line equipment.
Can be designed as fully automatic or semi-automatic.
Real-time operation and monitoring with self-diagnosis and troubleshooting.
The tube packaging line is suitable for tubes and profiles that need to be bundled, transferred, and stored after production. It can be used for square, rectangular, and hexagonal bundles, depending on the final packaging requirement.
The line can include stacking, strapping, bundle leaning, bundle transfer, conveyor, weighing, labeling, and final storage area. It can also be integrated with automatic operation and monitoring functions according to customer requirements.
| Item | Options |
|---|---|
| Size | Ф165 / □130 and below, Ф165 / □130 and above |
| Shape | Pipe, Tube, Pipe and Tube |
| Stacking mechanism | Fork, Magchuck, Flat Push |
| Application | Pipe, Tube, Pipe and Tube |
Selection guide: For sizes Ф165 / □130 and below, Fork or Flat Push mechanisms are recommended. For sizes above Ф165 / □130, Magchuck is recommended.
It automates the stacking, strapping, and transfer of finished tubes for storage or transportation.
A forklift arm palletizer handles and stacks tubes through fork-based collection and transfer, while a magnetic chuck palletizer uses an electronically controlled permanent magnetic chuck for layer transferring and stacking.
Yes. It can be designed as stand-alone or on-line equipment, and as fully automatic or semi-automatic.
The line can include stacking, strapping, bundle leaning, bundle transfer, conveyor, weighing, labeling, and a final storage area.
An automatic strapping machine can be integrated into the line. Strap tension is adjustable, and one bundle can be strapped in two or three places depending on length.
By automating stacking, strapping, and transfer processes, the line reduces manual handling and supports smoother line operation. The fast tube transmission speed also helps improve overall line throughput.
