Secondary Packaging
Shrink Sleeve Applicator
Shrink sleeve application gives full-body container decoration and tamper evidence, applied inline and shrunk to the container profile.
This fully automated shrink sleeve machine fits sleeves onto bottles, jars, and containers in a range of shapes and sizes. Built for accuracy, speed, and easy line integration, it applies the sleeve and then sends each container into a steam or heat tunnel where it shrinks to the container's exact contour.
Made to run continuously around the clock, the machine holds steady performance, handles product gently, and produces a clean sleeve finish while keeping downtime and upkeep low.
A Full-Service Sleeving Package
We supply more than the machine itself — the entire sleeving process is covered.
From concept and graphic design through film selection, label production, and on-site installation, we manage each step to deliver a smooth, dependable result.
Our technical team offers:
Installation and fine-tuning at your facility
Hands-on production training
Ongoing service and support
Guidance on film selection, shrink ratios, and application troubleshooting
Core Machine Capabilities
Sleeve Applicator
Servo-driven cutting and application at high speed
Works with round, square, oval, tapered, and contoured bottle shapes
Fast tool-free format changes
Photo-eye sensor for accurate sleeve registration
Handles full-body sleeves, partial sleeves, and tamper-evident bands
Shrink Tunnel Choices
Steam Tunnel
Even shrink coverage on complex container shapes
Low energy use
Zone-by-zone temperature control
Electric Heat Tunnel / Oven
Good fit where steam supply isn't available
Small footprint, simple installation
Adjustable airflow and heat settings for consistent results
Operating Benefits
Stainless-steel frame rated for washdown
PLC and touchscreen HMI with saved recipes
Automatic film unwind with tension control
Long-lasting blades and cutting parts reduce upkeep
Integrates cleanly with filling, labeling, and packaging equipment
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Ideal applications
- Beverages and drinks
- Dairy and cultured products
- Personal and home care
- Premium retail packaging
Package & product types
- Bottle
- Jar
- Container
- Cup
- Food products
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products
- Cosmetic and personal care products
- Chemical and household products
- Medical devices
Key capabilities
- Sleeve application to container profile
- Shrink tunnel integration
- Tamper-evident band arrangements
- Change parts for additional container sizes
Typical line integration
- Upstream primary packaging discharge
- Downstream case packing and palletizing
- Coding, vision and verification devices
- Line controls and data collection
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Learn MoreShrink Sleeve Applicator — Questions & Answers
What is a Shrink Sleeve Applicator?
Full-body shrink sleeve application for 360-degree container decoration.
What package formats can the Shrink Sleeve Applicator handle?
The Shrink Sleeve Applicator is used with bottle, jar, container and cup formats. Share your exact package specification with Pure to confirm fit.
What products can be packed on the Shrink Sleeve Applicator?
Typical products for the Shrink Sleeve Applicator include food products, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, cosmetic and personal care products, chemical and household products and medical devices.
Which industries use the Shrink Sleeve Applicator?
The Shrink Sleeve Applicator is used in Food & Dairy, Pharma & Nutraceutical, Medical Device, Cosmetics, Personal Home Care and Chemicals applications.
What options are available for the Shrink Sleeve Applicator?
Available options for the Shrink Sleeve Applicator include additional label or sleeve positions, print and apply variable data, vision verification of placement and change parts for additional formats.
Can the Shrink Sleeve Applicator integrate into a complete packaging line?
Yes. The Shrink Sleeve Applicator integrates with upstream primary packaging discharge, downstream case packing and palletizing, coding, vision and verification devices and line controls and data collection.
How do I get a quote for a Shrink Sleeve Applicator?
Use the Request a Quote form or Discuss Your Project to share your product, package format, target speed and facility constraints. Pure will outline how this machine fits your line.
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