Bottle packaging can involve full bundle wrapping, trayless multipacks, sleeve labelling, neck bands or capsule shrinking. These applications look similar in search results, but the correct machine route is different for each one.
Bottle bundle wrapping
For water, soft drink and similar bottle groups, a sleeve sealer and shrink tunnel can wrap PE film around the multipack for a transport-ready finish.
Bottle sleeve labels and neck bands
For decoration, tamper evidence or capsule applications, the route is normally a sleeve applicator, bottleneck sleeve machine or capsule shrinking unit followed by controlled heat shrinking.
Bottle details to confirm
Bottle diameter, bottle height, group pattern, pack weight, film/sleeve material, container stability, speed and upstream filler or labeller layout all affect machine choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Do bottle shrink wrappers need trays?
Not always. Some sleeve wrapping routes can produce trayless bottle bundles, but the decision depends on bottle stability, pack weight and transit requirements.
Is a bottle sleeve applicator the same as a bottle shrink wrapper?
No. A sleeve applicator places labels or sleeves on individual containers, while a shrink wrapper generally wraps film around single products or grouped packs.
Can one line handle different bottle sizes?
Often yes, subject to adjustment range, changeover time and the stability of each bottle format.