Report from the fidelity implementation study group

A rod coil press having a coil carrying arm swinging to and from loading, compacting and unloading positions. The arm is Y-shaped in cross section and one part thereof is extensible to a coil-diameter-controlling position and retractable to a coil-release position. A compactor unit shifts toward and from the arm which interfits therewith in compacting position. A strapping assembly is shiftable between retracted and operative positions and has a plurality of strapping mechanisms. Strap guides are carried by the coil carrying arm and the compactor unit and cooperate with the strapping mechanisms to apply a plurality of straps through the eye of the coil and around the exterior of the coil to be tensioned and sealed by the strapping mechanisms.