Shrink Wrapper

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging individual or multiple products for retail display or transit protection.
• Securing items together to create multi-packs.
• Protecting products from dust, moisture, and tampering.
• Improving product presentation and shelf appeal.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For a manual vertical shrink wrapper, throughput is highly dependent on operator efficiency, but typically ranges from 5-15 packs per minute.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a single-phase electrical supply, typically 230V, 50Hz, with varying power consumption depending on heater size.

Film type compatibility

Typically compatible with various shrink films, including PVC, POF (polyolefin), and PE (polyethylene), depending on the specific heating system.

Maximum product dimensions

The maximum product dimensions are determined by the sealing area and tunnel opening, which vary significantly between models.

Footprint

Manual vertical shrink wrappers are generally compact, suitable for smaller production areas, with typical footprints around 1m x 1.5m.

Heating method

Commonly utilises electric heating elements for both the sealing bar and the shrink tunnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between a manual and automatic shrink wrapper?

  A manual shrink wrapper requires an operator to manually load products, seal the film, and often move the product into the shrink tunnel. Automatic systems perform these steps with minimal operator intervention.

• What types of products are suitable for a vertical shrink wrapper?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used shrink wrapper?

• What film thickness can this type of machine handle?

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