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Shrink Wrap Machines

Protective film wrapping for products

Shrink wrap machines are used to wrap products or product groups in shrink film. The film is heated and tightly conforms to the package.

This makes the packaging more stable, protects the product from dirt and damage caused by friction, and simplifies bundling and packing into transport boxes.

These machines are often used as an end-of-line packaging system in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods production.

shrink wrap system

What is shrink wrap packaging?

Shrink wrap packaging is a process where a product or product group is placed into shrink film. The package is then conveyed through a heat tunnel. Under heat, the film shrinks evenly and conforms to the product. The result is transparent and secure packaging. Any attempt to open it leaves visible signs.

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How does a shrink wrapping machine work?

A typical shrink wrapping system consists of several stages:

Film application – the film is wrapped around or placed over the product
Sealing – the film is sealed around the product
Shrink process – the product passes through a heat tunnel and the film shrinks around it
Cooling and discharge – the package is ready for further processing

Machines can operate continuously and can be easily integrated into conveyor lines.

shrink wrap machine workflow

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Why use shrink wrap packaging?

Shrink wrap packaging offers several advantages:

Protection against dust, moisture, and damage
Stability during transportation
Prevents unauthorized package opening
Product visibility through transparent film
Bundling of multiple products

Shrink wrapping is typically used as an additional packaging layer together with cardboard packaging.

Typical applications

Shrink wrapping machines are used for:

Bundling food products
Bottles, jars, and cans
Packaging frozen food
Consumer goods multipacks
Pharmaceutical secondary packaging

Suitable for both individual products and group packaging.

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shrink wrap tara Shrink-wrapped product assortment on display

Using multiple machines at the end of the line

Strapping machine systems are often used together with shrink wrap packaging solutions:

Shrink film — for product bundling or surface protection
Strapping — for load stability

A typical end-of-line flow may include:

Cartoning or packing products into boxes
Box sealing
Shrink film wrapping
Strapping
Palletizing

Nord Systems develops solutions that allow manufacturers to choose the right load securing method based on product type, weight, and transport method.