Sleeve register
Servo registration keeps the print seam and cut length aligned at the applicator.
Shrink sleeve labeling systems
PET Bottle Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine
Full-body sleeve labeling for bottles that need cut-length control, sleeve drop accuracy, seam orientation, and predictable shrink recovery through the tunnel and discharge zone.
Sleeve roll controlSleeve roll control
Tunnel shrink consistencyTunnel shrink consistency
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Since 1995 · CE & ISO 9001 · 150+ countries
Built for beverage packaging project teams
FAT checklistBottle sample reviewLabel roll validationCE documentation planQuality file available
CE documentation prepared by scopeQuality files available with the project file setBottle transfer stabilitySleeve film stock
Total cost of ownership
Control the cost of skewed sleeves, seam drift, and tunnel rework.
A shrink sleeve line only performs well when sleeve roll registration, bottle spacing, cutter timing, applicator transfer, and heat-shrink recovery are engineered as one event. Listed performance is 9,000–21,000 bottles/h at 500ml, but the final guarantee is still resolved against bottle geometry, sleeve cut length, tunnel medium, and inspection scope before FAT.
Listed output band
9,000–21,000BPH
Listed sleeve-labeler range at 500ml; final guaranteed speed is tied to bottle handling, sleeve cut length, and tunnel recipe at FAT.
Labelling heads
Up to 3heads
The sleeve-page specification module cites up to 3 labelling heads, then fixes the final head count to bottle format and sleeve coverage.
Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine — configured for bottle, sleeve, and tunnel set
- Label type
- PET / PVC / OPS sleeve roll stock
- Container families
- Round, square, and contoured PET bottles
- Control platform
- PLC and servo sleeve feed with recipe setup
- Changeover basis
- Bottle diameter, cut length, and tunnel recipe
Bottle Sample FAT
Label Roll Validation
PLC/HMI Recipe Backup
Commissioning Support PlanBuilt around the sleeve event.
The shrink sleeve platform is arranged around a longer chain than label-only systems: the sleeve must be cut correctly, dropped in register, carried into the shrink section, and leave the tunnel without twist or graphic distortion.
Film registration control
Sleeve feed, registration marks, and cut position stay readable before the applicator fires.
Bottle-to-sleeve transfer stability
Spacing screws, guides, and transfer timing keep the sleeve centered as it drops onto the bottle.
Tunnel-ready operator access
Sleeve loading, tunnel adjustment, and change parts stay within the operator's working zone.
Sleeve Control Points.
Shrink recovery
Steam or electric heat settings recover the sleeve body without fish-eyes, wrinkles, or loose shoulders.
Changeover
Quick access to mandrels, cutters, and tunnel settings keeps bottle-family changes practical.
The Core: Unwind. Register. Apply. Shrink. Inspect. Discharge.
The sleeving sequence is engineered as one event: sleeve roll unwind, print-mark registration, bottle spacing, applicator timing, tunnel recovery, inspection access, and discharge flow are coordinated so the sleeve lands cleanly and the line keeps moving. That usually sits between a PET bottle blowing machine , a downstream coding checkpoint , and a bundle-wrap discharge stage .
Sleeve unwind & register
- Roll feed stays stable before the sleeve reaches the mandrel.
- Registration marks remain readable so cut length and seam position stay consistent.
- Sleeve stock is delivered cleanly so the film reaches the applicator without skew or drag.
Sleeve application
- Applicator timing aligns the sleeve drop to the bottle neck and body.
- Bottle spacing, mandrel position, and transfer belts are tuned together for consistent application.
- Sleeves land on the intended zone before entering the heat-recovery section.
Tunnel exit
- Bottle exits with visible shrink recovery and enough access for inspection.
- Inspection access stays open for quick operator checks on seams, wrinkles, and loose shoulders.
- Change parts and tunnel settings are fixed by bottle family, sleeve cut length, and recovery requirement.
Compliance & Global Standards
- ConformityCE documentation prepared for the quoted scope
- Quality systemQuality documentation available with the project file set
- Machine safetyGuarding, interlocks, emergency stop logic, and access points reviewed to site standard
- Plant environmentStainless enclosure and washdown tolerance selected for the packaging-room duty
The quoted sleeve file set ties CE declarations, guarding notes, cut-length checks, tunnel-medium review, and bottle-sample acceptance records to the exact sleeve and shrink conditions tested during FAT, including the upstream bottle basis and the downstream traceability or wrap-pack interfaces locked in the project file.
Global tier-1 components
Shrink sleeve projects depend on synchronized cut, drop, transfer, and shrink recovery, so the BOM names the PLC, knife control, applicator timing, tunnel hardware, conveyors, and reject interfaces that protect graphic alignment.
Siemens PLC and HMI. Sequencing, tunnel coordination, safety, and line integration. Commissioning footprint aligned to global integrators.
Schneider Electric Low-voltage train: inverters, motor protection, switchgear, and tunnel utility interfaces sized to site voltage and heat-source policy.
SMC Applicator pneumatics, reject gate actuation, FRL assemblies, and cylinders with preventive-maintenance documentation.
Festo Alternate pneumatic stack where the plant standard is Festo. Same FAT/SAT pack and duty class.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model series | PET bottle shrink sleeve labeling platform |
| Output range | Rated at 9,000–21,000 bottles/h for 500ml; final guarantee tied to bottle handling, sleeve cut length, tunnel medium, and inspection scope |
| Container range | Round, square, and contoured PET bottles; diameter, shoulder shape, and shrink result confirmed by drawing and sample |
| Label dimensions | Sleeve layflat width, cut length, print-mark pitch, roll OD, and core size confirmed from sleeve-roll data sheet |
| Placement tolerance | Guaranteed only after FAT using production bottle samples, production sleeve rolls, and agreed inspection method |
| Label head | |
| Bottle handling | |
| Changeover | |
| Utilities and footprint | Power, air, tunnel medium, conveyor height, reel-loading clearance, and guard footprint confirmed on GA drawing |
Plant Integration & Layouts.
These layout references reserve reel access, cutter service space, tunnel entry and exit clearance, heat or steam utility allowance, and downstream cooling distance before the GA drawing is approved.
DWG REF: SLEEVE-LABEL-PLANT-01
Label waste & uptime
Reduce seam drift, poor shrink recovery, and sleeve rework at the sleeving station.
Sleeve and seam waste
Controlled roll registration, cut-length accuracy, and tunnel recovery reduce seam offset, skewed graphics, and sleeve scrap.
Tunnel-change uptime
Clear access to mandrels, cutter settings, and steam or electric tunnel recipes shortens recovery after bottle-family or sleeve-roll changeover.
Watch the sleeve applicator before RFQ.
Acceptance for shrink sleeve labeling should verify cut-length accuracy, sleeve drop timing, seam position after recovery, tunnel behavior, and clean restart after material and bottle changes.
Acceptance proof basis — Acceptance proof basis — sleeve rolls, cut-length checks, and tunnel recovery review for shrink labeling
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Since 1995 · CE & ISO 9001 · 150+ countries
FAQ — shrink sleeve labeling essentials
What bottle shapes can it handle?
Round, square, and contoured PET containers can be reviewed. Final handling depends on bottle stability, sleeve overlap position, shoulder geometry, and the required appearance after heat recovery.
What sleeve materials are supported?
The platform is built for PET, PVC, and OPS sleeve rolls subject to sleeve width, cut length, layflat tolerance, print-mark readability, and shrink behaviour agreed during quotation.
What throughput basis is used before quotation?
The listed range is 9,000–21,000 bottles/h at 500ml, but the accepted quotation basis is always tied to bottle geometry, sleeve cut length, tunnel medium, and reject scope during FAT.
How is changeover handled?
Changeover combines recipe selection with mechanical adjustment. Typical checks include guide rails, mandrel height, cutter setup, sensor position, sleeve threading, and tunnel recipe confirmation before production restart.
Can it integrate with upstream and downstream equipment?
Yes. The sleeve labeler can be integrated between filling/capping, coding, inspection, shrink wrapping, and case packing. The layout must reserve operator access, reel-loading clearance, tunnel service access, reject handling, and safe maintenance space.
