Turpin Packaging Systems Ltd - Sleeve Applicator

Applications & Use Cases

• Applying full-body or partial-body shrink sleeves to various product containers.
• Packaging food and beverage products such as bottled drinks, jars, and dairy items.
• Labelling cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household cleaning products.
• Bundling multiple products together with a sleeve for promotional or multi-pack purposes.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 60 to 150 products per minute, depending on container size and sleeve application complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage requirements.

Sleeve material compatibility

Typically compatible with various shrink film materials such as PVC, PETG, and OPS.

Container types

Commonly handles a wide range of container shapes and materials, including plastic bottles, glass jars, and metal cans.

Footprint

The footprint for a sleeve labelling bagger can vary significantly, often requiring a dedicated area of at least 3-5 metres in length.

Control system

Typically features a PLC-based control system with a touchscreen HMI for operational adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Sleeve Labelling Bagger?

  A Sleeve Labelling Bagger is a machine designed to apply heat-shrinkable sleeves to products and then often bag or bundle them. The sleeve conforms tightly to the product's shape when heat is applied.

• What kind of maintenance does this equipment typically require?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• Is specialist training required to operate a Sleeve Labelling Bagger?

• What are the common safety features on such a machine?