What is A Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine
A shrink sleeve machine is a type of labeling equipment that applies heat shrinkable plastic sleeves onto containers or products.
These sleeves typically wrap around the entire surface or part of the product and shrink tightly when heat is applied, conforming perfectly to the shape of the item.
How it works:
1. Sleeve cutting & dispensing: The machine automatically cuts shrink sleeve labels from a roll.
2. Sleeve application: The cut sleeve is placed over the product (like bottles, cans, jars, etc.).
3. Heat shrinking: The container passes through a shrink tunnel (usually using steam or hot air), which causes the sleeve to shrink and tightly wrap around the container’s surface.
Common applications:
Beverage bottles (water, juice, soda, beer)
Cosmetic containers
Food jars
Household chemicals
Pharmaceutical products
Advantages:
360° full-body decoration
Fits containers of any shape (curved, oval, irregular)
Can include tamper-evident seals
Resistant to moisture and abrasion
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