Sleeving Machine - for Bottles

A sleeving machine for bottles is used to apply shrink sleeves or labels onto bottles or containers. These machines are common in industries like food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to provide an aesthetic, tamper-evident, and durable labeling solution. Here are key aspects to know about sleeving machines:

Types of Sleeving Machines:

1. Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machines:

Use heat to shrink a sleeve (plastic or polymer) tightly around the bottle.

Suitable for full or partial bottle coverage.

2. Stretch Sleeve Applicators:

Use pre-stretched sleeves that are slipped over bottles without heat.

Often used for simpler applications and lower energy consumption.

Key Components:

Sleeve Feeding System: Unrolls the sleeve material and cuts it to the appropriate size.

Application Head: Places the sleeve over the bottle.

Heat Tunnel (for shrink sleeves): Applies heat (via hot air or steam) to shrink the sleeve around the container.

Conveyor System: Moves the bottles through the sleeving process.

Features to Consider:

Speed and Throughput: Machines can handle varying bottle sizes and speeds from hundreds to thousands of bottles per hour.

Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with your bottle shapes and sleeve materials.

Adjustability: For accommodating different bottle sizes or shapes.

Material Handling: Handles sleeves made of PET, PVC, OPS, or other materials.

Applications:

Beverages: Wrapping bottles with brand labels or tamper-evident seals.

Cosmetics: Aesthetic wrapping for unique bottle shapes.

Pharmaceuticals: Tamper-evident seals or informational wraps.

Food Products: Branding or ingredient labeling.

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