Kempner - Shrink Wrap Heat Tunnel

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for creating a tight, protective seal around individual or multiple food products, enhancing shelf life and presentation.
• Commonly employed in bakeries for wrapping bread and pastries, or in confectionery for multi-packs of sweets.
• Utilised in meat and poultry processing for hygienic packaging of fresh or frozen items.
• Applicable for packaging ready meals, fresh produce, and dairy products to prevent contamination and spoilage.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 10 to 30 packs per minute, depending on product size and film type.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption often between 8kW and 15kW.

Tunnel dimensions

The internal tunnel dimensions for a model of this designation typically accommodate products up to 400mm wide and 200mm high.

Film compatibility

Commonly compatible with various shrink films, including PVC, POF (polyolefin), and PE (polyethylene), in thicknesses typically ranging from 12 to 30 microns.

Temperature range

Operating temperatures for the heat tunnel are typically adjustable, commonly between 100°C and 200°C, to suit different film types.

Conveyor speed

The conveyor speed is typically variable, allowing adjustment to optimise shrink quality and throughput for different products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can be packaged with this shrink wrap heat tunnel?

  This type of heat tunnel is versatile and can package a wide range of food products, including baked goods, confectionery, fresh produce, meat, and ready meals.

• What kind of shrink film is suitable for this equipment?

• Is specialist installation required for a shrink wrap heat tunnel?

• What maintenance is typically involved with a shrink wrap heat tunnel?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing packaging line?