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A banding machine puts a narrow band of paper or OPP film around a stack or a pack. The band is pulled tight at a low tension of up to 5 kg, enough to hold soft or fragile products together without crushing them. The ends are sealed and the band is cut from the roll.
There are three banding machines in this category: ECOBAND-S uses a 12 mm band and is made for a packing table, ECOBAND-B4620 uses a 30 mm band and stands on a wheeled base that holds the band roll, and ECOBAND-A uses a 30 mm band and is built on a stand with castors, with belt feed and a top press.
Choose by the size of your product against the frame, the band width, the material (paper or OPP) and the feed. The table below the products compares the three banding machines by these points.
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A banding machine wraps a flat band of paper or OPP film around a stack or a pack. The operator places the product or the belt carries it under the frame. The machine pulls the band tight at up to 5 kg of tension, seals the ends and cuts the band from the roll.
All three machines in this category take both paper band and OPP film band.
On the ECOBAND-S, the ends are joined with a thermal seal.
Tension is set up to 5 kg on all three machines. This is enough to hold a stack of leaflets or a food tray together, but low enough not to crush a soft pack or dent the top sheet. Set it lower for soft or light packs and higher for firm stacks.
Paper band is suitable for printed matter and products that go to paper recycling. It looks like paper packaging and can be recycled with cartons or leaflets. However, paper band loses strength if it gets wet, so it is used for dry goods and in dry rooms. OPP film band is clear, so the product and its label stay visible through the band, and it goes to plastic recycling. You can switch between paper and OPP band as needed, as long as the band width and roll core fit the machine.
On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, the band sits in a track inside the frame. When you start the cycle, the machine pulls the band back around the pack and applies a second pull to reach the set tension. The ends are joined on a heater plate and the band is cut. Pins at the corners of the frame then push the band out of its track so it closes around the pack.
If you use a paper band, set the tension at the soft or medium end. Both the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 manuals warn that too much tension can break a paper band or leave a joint that does not bond. The ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 work in two modes. In automatic mode, the sensor starts the cycle after a set delay once it detects the pack, and the frame stays open for a set time after the cut so you can remove the pack. In manual mode, you start each band with the Start button or the foot switch.
The ECOBAND-S is a small banding machine for a packing table, using a 12 mm band and handling products at least 30 mm wide. The ECOBAND-B4620 stands on a wheeled base, uses a 30 mm band, and has an arch of 460 × 200 mm, packing products from 30 × 10 mm up to 473 × 206 mm. The ECOBAND-A stands on castors, has a belt feed and a top press, uses a 30 mm band, and a frame of 460 × 200 mm, for products at least 50 mm wide.
The ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 both reach 26 bands a minute, while the ECOBAND-A runs up to 20 bands a minute. Each machine is automatic, with the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 started by pedal or sensor, and the ECOBAND-A feeding products in with a belt.
The ECOBAND-S band is 0.12 mm thick, on a 40 mm core, with a roll up to 160 mm across. The working table is 215 mm high, and the touch screen allows you to set the tension. Its product page names banknotes, labels, envelopes, medicines, business cards and prints.
The ECOBAND-B4620 takes its 30 mm band on a 40 mm core. Its wheeled base holds the band roll. It is used for printing, bookbinding, textiles, multipacks and promotional sets, and can handle food products such as dairy, fruit, vegetables and snacks.
On the ECOBAND-A, a belt carries the product under the frame, and a top press holds it while the band is applied. The working height is 600 mm. The production counter adds up the bands and can be reset, which helps track output during a shift or for a specific order.
The way products are fed into the machine affects daily work. On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, the operator places each pack by hand. On the ECOBAND-A, the belt feed moves products automatically under the frame, and the top press keeps a loose stack together while the band is applied.
Band width is chosen based on the product. The ECOBAND-S uses a 12 mm band for small stacks and packs, while the ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A use a 30 mm band for larger packs. At 26 bands a minute, the ECOBAND-S and the ECOBAND-B4620 put on one band every 2.3 seconds. In practice, the operator reaches this speed only if the packs are ready at hand, and if a pack needs two bands, it takes two cycles. Plan the workflow so the machine is not waiting for the next pack.
The table below compares the three banding machines by build and feed, band width and material, frame or arch size, product size range, speed and power supply.
To use the table, start by checking if your product fits the frame or arch size. For the ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A, the frame is 460 × 200 mm; for the ECOBAND-S, see its product page. The product must be at least 30 mm wide for the ECOBAND-S or 50 mm wide for the ECOBAND-A. Next, check the band width and roll core that match your machine. Then look at the build and feed: whether the pack is placed by hand or carried in by a belt. Finally, compare the speed and power supply to your requirements.
A banding machine uses a flat band of paper or OPP film at a low tension to group and hold products such as printed matter, food packs or trays. The band holds the stack together but does not crush it.
A strapping machine pulls a plastic strap of PP or PET much tighter and seals it, to hold cartons, bundles and pallets for transport. Use a banding machine for soft or fragile products that need to be grouped, and strapping machines for loads that need to be held firmly for shipping.
Choose a banding machine when a plastic strap would crush, dent or cut the product. For example, printed matter, envelopes, textiles, food trays, fruit and vegetables are often banded because the low tension does not damage the product.
A strapping machine is used when the strap must hold weight or survive transport, such as cartons, bundles of profiles or pallets. A band at up to 5 kg does not secure a load for shipping. In many cases, a band replaces a rubber band, adhesive tape, shrink film or a cardboard sleeve around a group of products, using less material than a box or shrink film and keeping the product visible if OPP film is used.
The width of the band affects how it holds soft goods. A 30 mm band, as used on the ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A, spreads the tension over a wider area than a 12 mm band. The ECOBAND-B4620 product page names this wide contact surface for soft materials.
A paper band can be torn open by hand at the shelf or packing table, so you do not need to use a knife near the product. By contrast, a PP or PET strap from a strapping machine must be cut with a tool. In many workflows, banding and strapping are used together: the band groups units into sets, which are then packed into a carton, and the carton or pallet is strapped for transport.
The band must match the machine by width, core and material. The ECOBAND-S takes a 12 mm band on a 40 mm core. The ECOBAND-B4620 takes a 30 mm band on a 40 mm core. The ECOBAND-A takes a 30 mm band on a 76 mm core. The Paper strapping category lists a 12 mm paper band on a 40 mm core for the ECOBAND-S, and a 30 mm paper band and a 30 mm OPP tape on 40 mm cores for the ECOBAND-B4620.
The category has a 12 mm paper band, 150 m a roll on a 40 mm core, 100 rolls, which matches the ECOBAND-S. There is also a 12 mm OPP band, 150 m a roll, 100 rolls, with the core size given on its product page. For the ECOBAND-B4620, the 30 mm paper band, PE-coated, 150 m a roll on a 40 mm core, 56 rolls in a box, is recommended. OPP tape 30 mm, 150 m a roll on a 40 mm core, comes in boxes of 40 rolls.
The ECOBAND-A takes rolls with a 76 mm core and up to 300 mm across. The band rolls listed in the Paper strapping category are on 40 mm cores, so ask for the ECOBAND-A band together with the machine. To estimate how much band you use, take the girth of your pack plus a short overlap for the seal. For example, a pack with a girth of 0.6 m uses a little more than 0.6 m per band, so a 150 m roll gives fewer than 250 bands. Keep the rolls dry, in their box and off a concrete floor, as a paper band that gets damp loses strength.
A package banding machine groups and holds products together with a narrow band of paper or OPP film. It is used for counted stacks of leaflets, sets of business cards, bundles of vegetables, trays or packs of food. The band marks the unit and keeps the products together without crushing them.
Banding is not for securing cartons or pallets for transport. The band tension is up to 5 kg, which is enough to hold soft or fragile products but not enough to secure heavy loads. For transport, a strapping machine is used with a plastic strap pulled much tighter. Banding machines are for grouping and presenting products, not for shipping security.
Banding is used to group products by count, such as a stack of leaflets or envelopes counted to a set number, a set of products sold together or a pack of trays. The band holds the unit together on the shelf and in the shipping box.
In food and fresh produce, banding is used to hold together items like carrots or noodles, as shown in the ECOBAND-S product pictures. The ECOBAND-B4620 product page names dairy products, fruit, vegetables and snacks as typical uses. The band keeps the bundle together without crushing or marking the goods.
Printing and paper are classic uses for banding. Bundles of printed matter, envelopes, business cards and labels are often banded because the low tension does not mark the top sheet.
The bands in this shop are plain: the 12 mm paper band is natural brown, the 30 mm paper band is white and the OPP band is clear. Only the clear OPP band lets the product and its label show through.
The ECOBAND-S product page names single, double and cross banding. A single band across the middle suits a compact stack. Two bands side by side keep a long pack from splaying at the ends. For a cross band, you turn the pack a quarter turn and band it again, so the stack is held in both directions.
A band can also hold a box and its lid together, or a tray and its cover, without using adhesive tape. The band keeps the lid on and comes off without tearing the box. The ECOBAND-A page lists boxes and trays among its uses. Where the band marks a counted unit, the machine can also count: besides the production counter of the ECOBAND-A, the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 show the current output on the touch screen, set back to zero with Clear at the start of an order.
Set the tension using a real pack as a test. Start with a low setting and increase it until the band holds the stack without denting the top sheet or deforming the tray. On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-A, you set the tension on the touch screen.
Place each pack against the guide or end stop so the band sits in the same place on every one. On the ECOBAND-S, the end stop is adjustable and can be removed for long products.
Change the roll before it runs out in the middle of a pack. Keep a spare roll of the same width and core next to the machine.
If bands come apart or the band does not feed, check the band first. A damp paper roll or a roll of the wrong width can cause feeding or sealing problems. Replace the roll with a dry, correct one to restore normal operation.
Keep the band path and the frame free of paper dust and film residue. Switch the machine off before cleaning or clearing a jam, and let the sealing area cool. On the ECOBAND-A, the production counter adds up the bands and can be reset, for example at the start of a shift or an order. This helps plan the supply of band rolls.
When you load a new roll, make sure the band feeds off the roll in the direction shown in the manual. On the ECOBAND-S, the roll sits on a tray that slides into the machine. After the doors are closed, use the button on the touch screen to feed the band in. If it runs the wrong way, the band feeds badly.
On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, a joint that does not hold means the heater is too cold or too hot: lengthen or shorten the heating time on the touch screen, but do not set it too high, as that shortens the life of the heater plate. The ECOBAND-B4620 needs a longer warm-up time in a cold room. If the band jams or wrinkles, the tension may be set too high, or there may be burrs or dirt in the band track. A fluttering band can be controlled by reducing the band return speed. If the cut is uneven or fails, the middle or front blade may be worn; these are separate parts and are replaced individually.
If the ECOBAND-S or ECOBAND-B4620 does not start, first check that the front door is closed, as a safety switch keeps the power off if it is open. Then check the fuse, the plug and the power cord. Use the Reset button or switch the machine off and on to bring it back to its start position. Their manuals also ask you to clean the inside of the machine after every working day, check the blades and other moving parts for wear and the bolts and nuts for tightness, and lubricate the moving parts regularly. On the ECOBAND-A, check the belt regularly. The ECOBAND-S lets you lock the touch screen settings with a password, so only the person in charge can change the tension or heating. The ECOBAND-B4620 has a Restore factory settings button to bring back the settings made before delivery.
The build sets most of the price: a small machine for a table (ECOBAND-S), a machine on a wheeled base (ECOBAND-B4620) or a machine on a stand with belt feed and a top press (ECOBAND-A). The band width and the frame size also affect the price. The running cost comes from the band material and roll size. The price is shown on each product card.
The running cost comes from the band, which is bought by the box. A box holds 100 rolls of 12 mm band, 56 rolls of 30 mm paper band or 40 rolls of 30 mm OPP tape, 150 m a roll. All three machines run on single phase: ECOBAND-S on 110 V or 220 V, ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A on 110–120 V or 200–240 V. The product cards have a Get offer button for a quote and an Add to inquiry button that collects several products into one request.
The ECOBAND-B4620 product page lists another arch size as an option in addition to the standard 460 × 200 mm frame. If your products need a different arch, this is something to include in the same inquiry as the machine.
Besides the band material, the running cost includes wear parts. On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, these are the middle and front blades. The ECOBAND-B4620 also lists the heater plate and the driven wheels as wear parts. On the ECOBAND-A, the belt is a part to check and replace as needed.
Measure the largest and smallest product you need to band. Check the width and height against the frame, and the smallest width against the machine. The ECOBAND-S handles products from 30 mm wide, the ECOBAND-A from 50 mm wide, and the ECOBAND-B4620 packs from 30 × 10 mm. Make sure your products fit within these limits before choosing a model.
Decide which band you need: paper or OPP, 12 mm or 30 mm wide. Check the roll core the machine takes before you order band. The ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 take a 40 mm core, while the ECOBAND-A takes a 76 mm core. The band material can be changed between paper and OPP as long as the width and core match the machine.
Count the number of packs you need to band per hour and the number of bands per pack. Compare this with the machine speed: 26 bands a minute for the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, up to 20 for the ECOBAND-A. Remember that if each pack needs two bands, the number of packs per hour is halved.
Decide how the packs reach the machine. On the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620, packs are placed by hand. On the ECOBAND-A, the belt carries them in. Plan the floor or table space for the machine and for the packs before and after it. Check the power supply at the packing place against the table above.
Check the room where the machine will stand. The manuals of the ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 give an ambient temperature of -10 to +40 °C and warn against placing the machine in a cold store or in a room where the temperature changes sharply, as condensation can form on the electrical parts. Keep the machine away from oil and water.
Plan the power connection before installation. The ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 manuals ask for an earthed socket on a circuit with a residual-current circuit breaker. Always unplug the machine before moving it. For the ECOBAND-A, plan floor space for a machine of 570 × 750 × 1080 mm, plus room for the operator and the roll holder at the front. Its castors allow you to move it between workplaces. If your largest pack does not fit the arch of the ECOBAND-B4620, send the sizes of your smallest and largest pack with your inquiry.
The ECOBAND-S takes a 12 mm wide band of paper or OPP film. The ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A both take a 30 mm wide band of paper or OPP film. All three machines use both materials.
The ECOBAND-S handles products at least 30 mm wide; its frame size is on its product page. The ECOBAND-B4620 packs from 30 × 10 mm up to 473 × 206 mm. The ECOBAND-A handles products at least 50 mm wide, with a frame of 460 × 200 mm.
The ECOBAND-S and ECOBAND-B4620 both apply 26 bands a minute. The ECOBAND-A applies up to 20 bands a minute.
The ECOBAND-S runs on 110 V or 220 V, 50–60 Hz, and the ECOBAND-B4620 and ECOBAND-A on 110–120 V or 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz; all three are single phase.
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