Seal
Sealers
L-sealers and sleeve sealers create different seal formats for different packs.
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Shrink packaging machinery UK
Shrink packaging machinery covers sealers, tunnels, sleeve applicators and complete wrapping lines for retail, transit and multipack applications.
UK specification advice
A complete route from sealing to shrinking
The term shrink packaging machinery can describe several different systems. The correct route depends on the finished pack rather than the industry alone.
For presentation packs, the process usually focuses on seal neatness and film clarity. For transit packs, strength and pack stability are often more important.
Lancing can help compare the main machinery families and identify the practical route before a detailed quote.
Machinery route
Shrink packaging equipment types
Compare the main equipment families before choosing a model.
Shrink
Heat tunnels
Heat tunnels recover the film around the product and must be sized correctly.
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Sleeve applicators
For bottle labels, neck bands and tamper-evident applications.
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Packaging machinery buying notes
Start with the pack outcome: retail finish, transit bundle, multipack, sleeve label or tamper evidence. This quickly narrows the machinery route.
Machine sizing should be based on the largest product and the desired output, with allowance for film and product handling.
If the project includes several pack types, it may be best to compare flexible semi-automatic systems against more automated dedicated equipment.
Common questions
Shrink packaging machinery FAQs
What is shrink packaging machinery?
It is equipment used to seal film around products and apply heat so the film shrinks to the pack.
What machinery do I need?
That depends on whether the pack is a retail item, bundle, tray, multipack or shrink sleeve label.
Are heat tunnels always needed?
Most continuous sealing routes use a heat tunnel. Chamber sealers combine sealing and shrinking in one machine.
Can I send photos for advice?
Yes. Photos, product dimensions and target output help identify the best route.
Next step
Ask Lancing to recommend a shrink wrapping route
Send product dimensions, pack format, approximate output rate and film preference. Lancing can help compare chamber sealers, L-sealers, sleeve sealers, heat tunnels and complete shrink wrapping lines.