Full Body Sleeve Applicator

Improvements in printing technology are making shrink sleeve equipment (shrink banding) a more viable option for many products, especially for any unusual shaped container. A full-body sleeve applicator works by opening, cutting and applying a tube stock material that lies flat on the roll. Obviously the cut point is determined by a registration mark on the printed tube.

The tube stock is made either of two ways: extruded or seamed. Extruded stock has no overlap material, thus no seam.

Full-Body Sleeve Applicators can also be used to apply neck bands, also known as shrink banding.

After application the material is shrunk onto the container by use of a heat tunnel or steam tunnel. Steam tunnels are utilized for high speed lines or when the shrink parameters need to be precise.

Our experts can help you determine if shrink sleeve equipment is right for you.

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