Coil Packing Line Project Timeline & Lead Times | FHOPE

Coil Packing Line Project Timeline: From Design to SAT

Buyers usually ask two questions about an automatic coil packing line project: how long it takes, and what happens at each stage. Below is how our projects run, with the lead times we quote.

Stage 1: Coil Data and Line Layout

We start with your coil range (weight, OD, ID, width), required output, packaging specification and site layout. With these we prepare the line configuration and a layout drawing.

We size the line by its slowest station. For example, a down-ender can take 20–60 s per coil depending on the model, and strapping takes about 15–20 s per strap.

The image shows an engineering team reviewing a coil packaging line solution. Stage 1 starts with coil data and the site layout, and it ends with a line configuration and a layout drawing.

Stage 2: Quotation and Order

Our quotations list each station, the main component brands, the spare parts and the terms. Typical terms are a 50% down payment by T/T and the 50% balance before delivery.

Stage 3: Engineering and Manufacturing

These are factory lead times after the down payment; ocean freight and on-site installation are added on top.

The engineering documents we supply include the CAD wiring diagram, terminal diagram, control panel diagram and PLC program (STEP7 for Siemens).

The image shows a heavy-duty steel coil wrapping machine packing line. Manufacturing lead times start from the down payment and differ by line scope.

Stage 4: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

After building, we run and debug the machine in our factory, and you inspect it there.

Alternatively, you can accept the machine remotely: we test-run it and send inspection videos and photos.

Stage 5: Shipment

Machines ship in standard export packing, or by FCL container on larger projects.

Switch cabinets are about 800 mm wide on small machines and 1200–1600 mm on medium machines; on large lines the cabinet system ships in units no wider than 3600 mm.

Stage 6: Installation and Commissioning

Our engineers handle installation and commissioning on site. Meanwhile, the customer prepares the foundations, power and compressed air (see our site preparation guide).

The image shows a steel coil packing line installed in a plant. Our engineers handle installation and commissioning on site.

Stage 7: Site Acceptance (SAT) and Handover

After installation and commissioning, you run the machine on site for the site acceptance test. Typical on-site durations are 1–2 days for small machines, about 1 week for customized machines, 10–15 days for large customized machines, and about 30 days for a large complete project.

Operator training takes 1–3 days (3 days on automatic lines). After handover the 2-year warranty starts, and we provide lifetime technical support.

Watch an automatic copper coil packaging line with two-stage wrapping and stacking:

FAQ

How long does a coil packing line take? About 90 days after the down payment for a standard line (down-ender, wrapper and controls). Larger lines take 120 days, and radial strapping machines 150 days, plus shipping and on-site installation (from 1–2 days for small machines to about 30 days for a large complete project).

What documents do I receive? CAD wiring, terminal and control panel diagrams, the PLC program (STEP7 for Siemens), and a spare parts list.

Who installs the line? Our engineers install and commission it on site.

What warranty starts at handover? A 2-year warranty, plus lifetime technical support.