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SHRINK PACKAGING

Shrink wrap is one of the most versatile and inexpensive types of packaging available for a multitude of

applications. It is crystal clear and can be custom printed if the application requires. The sparkle and clarity of the film gives the product attractive retail appeal. In addition, some types of shrink wrap are FDA approved for direct food contact. 
 
The shrink wrapping process involves enclosing a product in shrink film or a shrink bag. The film or bag is formed around the product using a sealer. Then, the product is heated by hand-held or automated equipment so that the shrink film or shrink bag shrinks around it to create a tight, sealed package. The uses for this process touch every segment of the industrial and commercial marketplace.
 

The benefits of shrink wrapping are many from display packaging to unitization of multi-packs, shrink films provide product integrity, visibility, brand identification, package cleanliness and protection.  

Whether your application requires 10 or 200 packages per minute to run, Associated Packaging can provide the right system or material to efficiently package your product.
 

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SW-1000 (Intermittent Motion, Belted Infeed, Side-Seal Shrink Wrapper shown w/ST-900 Shrink Tunnel)
 
n Up to 40 packages per minute with production speeds up to 90 feet per minute.
n Separate cut and seal process eliminates build-up.
n No cleaning required.
n Handles up to infinite product lengths. 
n Positive cut and seal process is ideal for polyolefin, PVC, and LDPE films. 
n Handles wide temperature and speed ranges.
n One-step temperature set-up. No pressure dwell, angle adjustments needed.
n Shrink Tunnel features key elements all at one station, consistent tunnel air temperature, and uniform air flow around product.
Model Description Speed  
SW-1000 Side Seal Shrink Wrapper up to 40 ppm/90fpm
SW-2000 Side Seal Shrink Wrapper up to 60ppm/60fpm
SW-3000 Side Seal Shrink Wrapper up to 75ppm/65fpm
SW-5000 Lap Seal Shrink Wrapper up to 75ppm/65fpm
ST-700 Automatic Shrink Tunnel up to 90fpm
ST-900 Automatic Shrink Tunnel up to 70fpm

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ppm – packages per minute
fpm – feet per minute

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