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Automation Spotlight: Shrink Wrap Machines

We’re back with our popular 10-part series on useful automation!

If you missed our previous automation spotlights, you can view them here.

Today is Part 7 and we’re exploring…

Shrink Wrap Machines

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Function:

Shrink wrap machines are used to encase products in a plastic film that shrinks tightly around the product when heat is applied. This process secures the product for protection, storage, and transport.

Applications:

    1. Packaging Consumer Goods: Such as food items, beverages, cosmetics, and household products.
    2. Bundling Products: To create multi-packs or bundle items together for promotions.
    3. Electronics and Appliances: Providing dust and moisture protection.
    4. Retail Products: Enhancing product presentation and deterrent to tampering.

Types:

    1. Manual Shrink Wrap Machines: Suitable for low-volume packaging, requiring manual operation to wrap the film and apply heat.
    2. Semi-Automatic Shrink Wrap Machines: The operator manually places the product, and the machine automatically wraps and shrinks the film.
    3. Automatic Shrink Wrap Machines: Fully automated, handling the wrapping and shrinking process without manual intervention, ideal for high-volume production.
    4. L-Bar Sealers: Used for sealing the film around the product before shrinking, common in both semi-automatic and automatic machines.
    5. Heat Tunnels: Machines that apply heat to shrink the film, often integrated with automatic and semi-automatic systems.
    6. Shrink Chambers: Combined sealing and shrinking in one unit, used for smaller operations.

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Advantages:

    1. Product Protection: Shields products from dust, moisture, and damage during transport.
    2. Tamper Evidence: Provides a clear indication if a product has been tampered with.
    3. Enhanced Appearance: Gives products a professional and clean look.
    4. Cost-Effective: Reduces packaging material costs compared to other methods.
    5. Versatility: Can be used for a wide range of products and sizes.
    6. Efficiency: Automated systems increase packaging speed and reduce labor costs.
    7. Space Saving: Reduces the space needed for storage and transportation by tightly securing items together.

Adaptability:

    1. Adjustable Settings: Can be adjusted to handle different product sizes and types of shrink film.
    2. Compatibility: Suitable for various industries, from food to electronics.
    3. Scalability: Options range from manual for small operations to fully automatic systems for large-scale production.
    4. Integration: Easily integrated into existing production lines for seamless operation.
    5. Customizable: Able to be tailored with additional features like perforation systems, conveyor systems, and cooling fans to meet specific needs.

To learn how to integrate cutting-edge shrink wrap automation into your workflow, contact our engineers for a FREE consultation. 

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Laura Cadden
Arnold Packaging & Arnold Automation
Protecting Your Product and Your Profit