Shrink wrap machines are used to wrap products or groups of products 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 abrasion-related damage, and simplifies bundling and packing into transport cartons.

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

What is shrink wrap packaging?

Shrink wrap packaging is a process in which a product or a group of products is placed into shrink film. The package then passes through a heat tunnel. Under the influence of heat, the film shrinks evenly and tightly around the product. The result is a transparent and secure package. Any attempt to open it leaves visible signs.

How does a shrink wrap system work?

A typical shrink wrap system consists of several stages:

Why use shrink wrap packaging?

Typical applications

Shrink wrap machines are used for:

• Bundling food products
• Bottles, jars, and cans
• Frozen food packaging
• Consumer goods multipacks
• Pharmaceutical secondary packaging

Suitable for both individual products and grouped packaging.

Using multiple machines at the end of the line

Strapping systems are often used together with shrink wrap solutions at the end of the line:

• Shrink film — for product grouping or surface protection
• Strapping — for load stability