Can multipacks need controlled grouping
Cans can be difficult to handle because round products move easily until the pack is contained. Before specifying a sleeve sealer, the can diameter, pack count, tray use and infeed presentation need to be reviewed.
For trayless can multipacks, collation and stability become especially important. For tray packs, the tray may support the group, but film overlap, tunnel heat and discharge handling still need to be matched to the finished pack.
Important can sleeve sealer inputs
- Can diameter, height and filled pack weight.
- Pack count and collation pattern.
- Tray, pad or trayless bundle route.
- Target packs per minute and changeovers.
- Required pack handling after the shrink tunnel.
| Product shape | Round products need stable collation and controlled transfer. |
|---|---|
| Film route | PE shrink film is commonly considered for multipack transit wrapping. |
| Integration | Infeed, grouping, tunnel and outfeed should be planned together. |