Plastic bottle wrapping machines

Plastic bottle shrink wrap machine specification for UK lines

Plastic bottles often need a shrink wrapping route that keeps packs stable without damaging lightweight containers. The sleeve sealer, film choice and heat tunnel setup must be matched to bottle rigidity, pack weight and output requirement.

Why plastic bottles need careful specification

Lightweight containers can deform if collation pressure, conveyor handling or tunnel heat is unsuitable. A practical quote should consider bottle fill level, label position, cap height and whether packs are transported or displayed.

Film and tunnel considerations

The shrink tunnel must deliver enough dwell time and airflow for film recovery without overheating the bottle, label or cap. The correct tunnel aperture and conveyor speed are therefore part of the machine specification.

Integration with existing production

Bottle spacing, guide rails, pack counting and discharge conveyors influence how reliably the sleeve sealer receives and releases the multipack.

Lancing UK specification support

Match the sleeve sealer, shrink tunnel and conveyors to the pack

For a reliable result, the sleeve sealing route should be considered as a complete system: product grouping, film wrapping, sealing, heat tunnel recovery, cooling and discharge. The pages below help narrow the right route before you contact Lancing.

Open specification checklist

Lancing automatic sleeve sealer and shrink tunnel

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Quick answers

Plastic bottle shrink wrap machine specification for UK lines FAQs

Can shrink wrap machines handle lightweight bottles?

Yes, but lightweight bottle projects need careful handling design, product support and tunnel settings so the pack shrinks cleanly without distortion.

Do plastic bottles need trays for shrink wrapping?

Some bottle packs can be trayless, while others use trays or pads for extra stability. The right answer depends on pack count, bottle shape and handling route.

Can Lancing advise on the tunnel size?

Yes. The tunnel aperture, belt speed and heat setting are chosen around the maximum pack dimensions and film route.

Speak to Lancing UK

Need a practical sleeve sealer recommendation?

Send product size, pack format, film type, target output and available floor space. Lancing can recommend a sleeve sealer, shrink tunnel and conveyor route for the application.

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