Automatic shrink wrapper

Automatic shrink wrapper UK

An automatic shrink wrapper can reduce manual handling and improve consistency where products are repeatable, stable and ready for automated sealing and tunnel shrinking.

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Automatic shrink wrapper UK guidance from Lancing UK.

Common automatic routes

For boxed goods and cartons, an automatic L sealer with tunnel is common. For grouped packs, a sleeve sealer route may be better.

Automatic sealing and tunnel shrinking
Good for repeat products
Reduces manual cycle handling
Specified around pack dimensions and output

Input data

Product size, weight, spacing, film, output target, available utilities and line layout all affect the automatic shrink wrapper selection.

Result quality

Automatic handling helps repeatability, but final pack quality still depends on film width, seal conditions and tunnel settings.

Specification information to send

Product	Send length, width, height, weight, photos and the largest and smallest pack sizes.
Film and finish	Confirm whether the priority is retail presentation, transit strength, tamper evidence or product protection.
Output	Confirm target packs per minute, daily volume, loading method and whether the product arrives from another machine.
Site	Confirm floor space, power, compressed air, conveyor height, access and any upstream or downstream equipment.

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