ProductsAutomatic Filament Winding Machines
Tape Fixing Type
Automatic winding station that spools finished filament under controlled tension and fixes the filament end to the spool with tape, so the spool leaves the line ready for packing without manual handling.
Filament fixing method
Tape fixing; tape length and paste position adjustable
Applicable materials
PETG, ABS, PLA, PLA+, etc.
Applicable filament diameter
φ1.75 mm, tolerance ±0.03 mm
Winding speed
Up to 200 m/min, line speed accuracy ±0.1%
Production capacity
Matches extrusion lines with output up to 37 kg/h
Spool core ID
φ52–56 mm
Maximum winding OD
φ200 mm
Typical spool weight
Approx. 1 kg per spool
The Automatic Filament Winding Machine – Tape Fixing Type is the end-of-line station for 3D printing filament production. It takes filament off the extrusion line, winds it onto spools, and fixes the filament end to the spool with tape, so every spool leaves the line ready for packing and shipping instead of waiting for manual winding and end fixing.
The tape fixing variant pastes the filament end onto the spool surface. For plants whose spool format uses a punched core, a threading-hole variant is also available.
Automatic tape feeding, cutting and pasting run as one integrated motion, fixing the filament end to the spool surface at the start of each winding cycle.
The paste position is located precisely, so the start of the wind is laid neatly instead of running loose or overlapping.
Tape length and paste position are adjustable, and the station adapts to different spool specifications.
A 1.5 kW vacuum pump provides stable negative pressure at the fixing station, holding the material flat and aligned while the tape is applied.
Adhesive tension is matched to PETG, ABS, PLA, PLA+, etc. filament so the tape holds without peeling or damaging the filament surface.
Winding speed reaches up to 200 m/min with ±0.1% line speed accuracy. Traverse is handled by a servo screw / cam mechanism — precise displacement with rapid reversal keeps the roll face flat and even. The station pairs with extrusion lines up to 37 kg/h output, such as the high-speed filament extrusion line and the standard-speed filament extrusion line, and winds φ1.75 mm filament with a ±0.03 mm tolerance.
Core inner diameter φ52–56 mm, maximum wound outer diameter φ200 mm, and approximately 1 kg of filament per spool — the machine is matched to the spool your plant packs.
17 Inovance servo drives with high-torque, synchronous control (approx. 7.75 kW in total).
Inovance Easy series PLC with a 10-inch touchscreen.
Automatic roll change, self-stop on material break, fixed-length winding, production data statistics and remote monitoring reduce manual handling and downtime between rolls.
RS485 and Ethernet with Modbus TCP/RTU — documented as MES-ready.
Detection covers Omron proximity switches, Leuze photoelectric sensors for material break and spool-full conditions, and a laser sensor for precise hole-location alignment — the alignment function used by the threading-hole variant.
Power is 3-phase TN-S 380 V / 50 Hz at 9.4 kW total, wired 3L + 1N + 1E with 4 mm² flexible copper, plus a 1 MPa compressed-air supply. Schneider air switches and contactors provide overload and short-circuit protection; the pneumatic components are AIRTAC cylinders and solenoid valves. The machine measures 2135 × 900 × 1920 mm and weighs 1050 kg — plan layout and loading for both.
Filament fixing method | Tape fixing; tape length and paste position adjustable |
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Applicable materials | PETG, ABS, PLA, PLA+, etc. |
Applicable filament diameter | φ1.75 mm, tolerance ±0.03 mm |
Winding speed | Up to 200 m/min, line speed accuracy ±0.1% |
Production capacity | Matches extrusion lines with output up to 37 kg/h |
Spool core inner diameter | φ52–56 mm |
Maximum winding outer diameter | φ200 mm |
Typical spool weight | Approx. 1 kg per spool |
Traverse | Servo screw / cam; precise displacement with rapid reversal |
Drive system | 17 Inovance servo drives, approx. 7.75 kW total |
Tape fixing station | 1.5 kW vacuum pump with stable negative-pressure adsorption |
Sensors | Omron proximity switches; Leuze photoelectric sensors (material break / spool full); laser sensor for hole-location alignment (used by the threading-hole variant) |
Control system | Inovance Easy series PLC + 10-inch touchscreen |
Automation functions | Automatic roll change, self-stop on material break, fixed-length winding, data statistics, remote monitoring; roll changeover without manual intervention |
Communication interface | RS485 / Ethernet; Modbus TCP/RTU; MES-ready |
Electrical protection | Schneider air switches and contactors (overload / short circuit) |
Pneumatics | AIRTAC cylinders and solenoid valves; 1 MPa supply |
Power supply | 3-phase TN-S 380 V / 50 Hz, 9.4 kW total |
Wiring | 3L + 1N + 1E, 4 mm² flexible copper |
Machine size | 2135 × 900 × 1920 mm |
Machine weight | 1050 kg |
Spool changeover | Automatic roll change |
Both automatic filament winding machines wind filament automatically; they differ in how the filament end is secured. The tape fixing type pastes the end to the spool surface, which suits standard spools. The threading-hole type fixes the end through a punched hole in the spool core and keeps a clean, tape-free spool surface. Check your spool format and packing process, and confirm the choice with Rongcai during the project review.
PETG, ABS, PLA, PLA+, etc. filament at φ1.75 mm with a ±0.03 mm tolerance, as documented. Tape length and paste position adjust to the filament and spool specifications.
Yes. The machine communicates over RS485 and Ethernet with Modbus TCP/RTU and is documented as MES-ready. Confirm the exact integration scope with Rongcai engineering.
Packing standards and spare parts are supplied according to the agreed accessory list for the project, and Rongcai arranges shipment on the buyer's behalf with freight borne by the buyer. Confirm packing and shipping details for your destination when requesting a quotation.
The first on-site commissioning is free of charge and includes operator training. Equipment is covered by Rongcai's warranty policy: one year on electrical components (replacement) with lifetime maintenance. Delivery is scheduled within 65 working days from receipt of the deposit.
Tell us your filament material and diameter, target output, spool specification, and site power and air conditions — these details help us review your requirement and prepare a suitable configuration.
Polymer pellets are fed to the extruder under controlled conditions.
A 30:1 single-screw extruder melts and pushes material with six-stage PID temperature control.
Hot-water and cold-water stages bring the strand to dimension in a controlled profile.
A dual-axis laser gauge reads the filament in line and reports drift while the run continues.
Servo traction holds line speed so downstream winding stays under control.
The winding station spools filament under controlled tension with no manual handling.
The filament end is secured and the spool leaves the line ready for packing.
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