Printed shrink film guidance
Printed film can improve pack presentation but needs more control than plain transit film. Registration, film path, seal position and tunnel recovery all need to be considered before specifying the sleeve sealer.
Printed shrink film may be used for promotional packs, branded multipacks or retail presentation where the wrapped pack needs visible graphics.
Printed film projects may require registration control and careful setup so graphics sit correctly on the pack after the tunnel.
Film shrink direction, heat exposure and pack shape affect how printed graphics finish on the wrapped product.
Lancing UK specification support
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
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Quick answers
Printed film may be possible on suitable systems, but registration and film control requirements should be discussed early.
Yes. Shrink direction and heat exposure can affect graphic position and pack appearance.
Send a film specification, print repeat, artwork position requirements and pack dimensions.
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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.
Provide the approved artwork reference and explain the positions that matter on the finished bundle. Keep the print requirement linked to the film specification, product pattern and machine configuration proposed for the application.
During a trial, record the actual printed film used and the acceptance checks performed. Distinguish appearance observations from the functional checks of the completed bundle, and identify any format or artwork changes that still require review.
Keep artwork approval and the application assessment distinct. Confirm the physical film specification and the evidence for producing the intended printed bundle on the proposed process.