Shrink Wrapper

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging individual food items or small batches for retail presentation.
• Securing products against dust and moisture during storage and transport.
• Creating tamper-evident seals for consumer safety.
• Bundling multiple smaller items into a single, cohesive package.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Manual operation means throughput is dependent on operator speed, typically 5-15 packs per minute for this class of equipment.

Power supply

Commonly requires a standard single-phase 230V, 50Hz electrical supply, with varying power consumption depending on heating element size.

Film type

Typically compatible with various shrink film types, including PVC, POF (polyolefin), and PE (polyethylene), depending on the unit's heating capabilities.

Maximum product dimensions

For a manual vertical shrink wrapper, the sealing area and tunnel dimensions will dictate the maximum product size, which buyers should confirm with the seller.

Footprint

Generally compact, suitable for smaller production areas or where space is at a premium, typically less than 1.5m x 1m.

Heating method

Units of this type commonly use an electric heating element for the sealing bar and a heat tunnel for film shrinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of shrink film is suitable for this machine?

  Manual shrink wrappers are typically versatile, often handling PVC, POF, and sometimes PE films. The specific film compatibility will depend on the unit's heating capabilities and sealing mechanism.

• Is specialist training required to operate a manual shrink wrapper?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What is the expected lifespan of a used shrink wrapper?