Abstract: A package banding machine for wrapping each of plural packages with a band. The machine includes a package conveyor for continuously moving successive packages in-line in a machine direction at a set line speed. A series of band transfer heads connected to a transfer head conveyor are provided for transferring separate package bands from a supply source into overlying proximity with each package's obverse face, the transfer head conveyor also moving at the set line speed. A band forming head is cooperatively associated with the band transfer head, the forming head functioning to deform each band around against opposed side faces of a package after the transfer head has positioned the band against the package's obverse face.

Abstract: A package banding machine for wrapping each of plural packages with a band. The machine includes a package conveyor for continuously moving successive packages in-line in a machine direction at a set line speed. A series of band transfer heads connected to a transfer head conveyor are provided for transferring separate package bands from a supply source into overlying proximity with each package's obverse face, the transfer head conveyor also moving at the set line speed. A band forming head is cooperatively associated with the band transfer head, the forming head functioning to deform each band around against opposed side faces of a package after the transfer head has positioned the band against the package's obverse face.