PA - Giemme Thermo ALTAIR 70 P Shrink Bundling Machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Bundling multiple products for retail display or transport packaging.
• Creating multi-packs of food items, beverages, or household goods.
• Securing irregular shaped products together for easier handling.
• Protecting products from dust and moisture during storage and transit.

Typical Specifications

Machine Type

Semi-automatic shrink bundling machine, commonly featuring an L-seal or side-seal bar.

Typical Throughput

For this class of semi-automatic equipment, throughput typically ranges from 5 to 15 bundles per minute, depending on product size and operator efficiency.

Film Compatibility

Units of this type commonly work with various shrink films, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and PVC, with typical film thicknesses from 15 to 80 microns.

Power Supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption that can range from 8kW to 20kW, largely dependent on the tunnel size and heating elements.

Maximum Product Dimensions

The ALTAIR 70 P model name suggests a sealing bar width of approximately 700mm, indicating a maximum product width suitable for bundling.

Air Supply

Many semi-automatic shrink bundlers require a compressed air supply, typically 6-8 bar, for pneumatic components such as film clamping and sealing.

Footprint

A unit of this type, including the sealing station and shrink tunnel, typically requires a floor space of approximately 2500mm to 4000mm in length and 1000mm to 1500mm in width.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between a shrink wrapper and a shrink bundler?

  A shrink wrapper typically encloses a single product in film, often for retail presentation. A shrink bundler, like the ALTAIR 70 P, is designed to group multiple products together, often without a tray, for transport or multi-pack sales.

• What kind of film does this machine use?

• Is this machine suitable for food products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a semi-automatic shrink bundler?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What are the common safety features on such equipment?