Using tubular stretch film, the RoRo StretchPack® machine by Tentoma delivers 100% sealed packaging that protects rolls from dust and moisture. RoRo StretchPack® not only improves the packaging quality of your rolls but also enables a fully automated packaging process.
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During the RoRo StretchPack® packaging, the back sealing process forms a film snippet at the sealing. On a standard machine, this film snippet is cut by the integrated knife in the back sealing unit (BU), to ensure a clean-looking package.
An optional upgrade enables short film snippets. By default, the snippet length is half the product height, but using this option, will reduce the snippet length by up to 50%.
The option is ideal for tall products that generate longer film snippets and has the greatest impact on high-capacity lines. Benefits include reduced film consumption per pack, less handling of film-off-cuts, and improved sustainability of the packaging line.
The short film snippet option can be retrofitted to most RoRo StretchPack® machines. Retrofitting requires installation of additional pneumatic components,
electrical connections, and software updates, performed by the Tentoma Service team.
If you want to automate the packaging of long products, horizontal stretch hooding with the RoRo StretchPack® machine is an ideal solution. Tubular stretch hood film is well suited for packaging long products such as panels, profiles, rolls, and pipes.
The endless film tube and its elasticity enable seamless packaging along the sides of the product. During the wrapping process, the tubular film is sealed at both ends, creating a fully enclosed, six-sided package. This ensures protection against moisture, dirt, and other contaminants.
The RoRo StretchPack® machine is a flexible solution that enables handling of both long and shorter products on a single production line. Products can be wrapped in random batches, and the film can be applied either loosely or tightly, depending on packaging requirements. An analysis of product variation and requirements determines how many film sizes are needed.
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The German robotic system integrator KOCH Robot Systems has delivered a complete, automated packaging line for roll wrapping, centered around a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine. The solution was developed for an end customer requiring reliable protection of rolls with varying dimensions against moisture and dirt while ensuring consistent, high-capacity operation.
A robotic mandrel gripper, integrated by KOCH Robot Systems, ensures the precise and controlled transfer of rolls to the RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine for the wrapping process. This combination of robotics and horizontal stretch hood wrapping technology provides stable and precise control, for wrapping rolls with significant variations in diameter (up to ø850 mm) and length (up to 700 mm).
The robotic mandrel gripper transfers each roll from a conveyor and positions it inside a five-sided stretch hood film prepared in the RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine. Then it carries the roll through the packaging machine, placing it on the output conveyor. The mandrel is released and returned before the final welding of the film end for complete sealing of the roll packaging. This solution is especially beneficial in cases where conventional belt conveyors are unsuitable or when products type require precise positioning.
A key feature of RoRo StretchPack® is the delivery of fully sealed packaging, with welded film ends providing reliable protection against external contamination. This capability is crucial for sensitive products such as paper, hygiene materials, and nonwoven rolls, ensuring product integrity during storage and transport.
The flexible design of the RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine integrates seamlessly with a wide range of input and output systems, including robotic mandrel grippers. This adaptability allows for tailored packaging lines that meet specific customer requirements.
The gripper arms are the core of the RoRo StretchPack® technology, playing a vital role in controlling and handling the stretch film throughout the entire wrapping process. Tentoma now introduces a new gripper arm with an extended wheel at the tip of the arm to further improve the performance and reliability of RoRo StretchPack® packaging machines.
The new gripper arm increases the contact surface between the rotating wheel and the film by 30%. This gives an even smoother film control and is an additional instrument to maintain the stable packaging flow. The improved film control is particularly valuable when wrapping specific product types that are right at the edge of the machine’s specification limits. On packaging lines with lighter products, the reduced force requirement can, in some cases, eliminate the need for pushers.
The new gripper arm with an extended wheel is now standard on all new RoRo StretchPack® machines (standard models). In addition, the new gripper arms can be retrofitted to existing RoRo StretchPack® installations, allowing existing customers to benefit from improved performance without replacing their equipment.
The RoRo StretchPack® machine is ideal for wrapping long plastic pipes, including HDPE, PVC, PP, and other rigid pipe types. The packaging solution is fully automated and enables six‑sided, sealed packaging of bundled pipes or large single pipes.
This automated packaging solution can be integrated as an inline system in a production line or installed as a standalone solution. Conveyors are customized to meet customer needs and operational requirements, including chain conveyors.
RoRo StretchPack® provides six‑sided packaging that prevents dust and moisture from entering the pipes during transport and storage. The pipes are horizontally wrapped in a tubular stretch hood film. Both film ends are welded during the process, ensuring fully sealed packaging and optimal protection. This reduces the risk of internal contamination and helps maintain pipe quality prior to installation.
Plastic pipes stored outdoors can be damaged by UV radiation, resulting in surface degradation and fading. This can be mitigated by using high‑quality packaging film with built‑in UV protection. RoRo StretchPack® supports the use of stretch hood film with UV protection, shielding the pipes from sunlight during outdoor storage. Stretch hood film for RoRo StretchPack® is available from a wide range of film suppliers worldwide.
In addition to its clean, clear appearance, RoRo StretchPack® is compatible with both colored and pre‑printed stretch hood film. It allows you to enhance brand visibility and reinforce your product identity at every shipment.
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The RoRo StretchPack® machine is designed for six‑sided packaging. However, it offers a high degree of flexibility by also supporting banding wrapping (banderole).
Using a tubular stretch hood film, the RoRo StretchPack® machine wraps products while welding the film ends, resulting in a six‑sided sealed packaging.
The welding process can, however, be disabled, allowing the film to remain open at both ends. The result in a four‑sided packaging, also known as banding wrapping (banderole packaging).
This means that one RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine can handle two different wrapping methods, giving manufacturers the freedom to choose the most suitable packaging solution for each product and application.
Four-sided banding wrapping (banderole) is an efficient method for bundling and stabilising products. The banderole is applied around the product, securing it firmly and keeping the packaging process simple, fast and reliable.
This method is ideal for bundled products and multipacks, where full enclosure is not required. Banderole wrapping can also serve as a carrier for branding and product information, adding value beyond basic product containment.
Using the RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine to combine two wrapping methods is ideal for production sites with a varied product range. This dual‑function approach enables quick switching between wrapping concepts, efficient handling of different product types on the same production line, and reduced investment compared to operating two separate wrapping machines.
The MFU Multi-Film Unit (Patent Pending) is a high‑performance packaging film unit (FU) including a film stand (FS) engineered to maximize efficiency, flexibility, and uptime. The MFU enables your RoRo StretchPack® machine to operate with up to three different film rolls, providing instant access to the right film size.
For ultimate productivity, two MFUs can be installed for a RoRo StretchPack® Duplex machine, enabling seamless switching between up to six different film
rolls. This ensures continuous, uninterrupted production – even in the most demanding packaging environments.
Each MFU film stand accommodates three film rolls with a diameter of up to 800 mm. Depending on film thickness, this provides the RoRo StretchPack® machine with up to approximately 30 km of film readily available, ensuring long production runs and fewer roll changes.
The MFU is the ideal solution for packaging lines handling a wide product range
with varying film requirements, especially where floor space is limited.
It also delivers exceptional flexibility for OEM packaging, making it easy to switch between different branded films for multiple customers all without compromising speed, quality, or efficiency.
We are excited to share that Tentoma will participate in PELICE 2026 – the 10th edition of the Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo. This landmark event in Atlanta gathers technology leaders, manufacturers, and decision‑makers from across the engineered wood industry.
As PELICE celebrates its tenth anniversary, the conference remains a key meeting point for industry innovation, offering valuable opportunities to explore trends, exchange insights, and discover the latest advancements in production and packaging technology.
You can meet Andreas Peter Eckendörfer from Tentoma at Stand 519, where Tentoma will present our RoRo StretchPack® technology – an innovative packaging solution designed to reduce film consumption, enhance product protection, and streamline end‑of‑line operations for panel producers. We look forward to welcoming visitors and demonstrating how our automated horizontal stretch‑wrapping solutions can deliver higher efficiency, improved sustainability, and consistent packaging performance.
You are welcome to contact Andreas in advance to book a meeting during the event: ape@tentoma.com, phone +1 404 723 3749.
