A sleeve labeler, also known as a shrink sleeve labeler, is equipment used in industry to apply labels to products, such as bottles, cans, jars, among other containers. The term "sleeve" refers to the shrink sleeve that is used as a label. This sleeve is a heat-shrinkable plastic label that conforms to the contour of the container when heated.
The main function of the sleeve labeler is to apply these heat-shrinkable sleeves to products efficiently and precisely. Here are the basic steps of how a sleeve labeler works:
Label Preparation:
The shrink sleeve is printed with label information such as logos, nutritional information, barcodes, etc.
Material Loading:
Heat shrink sleeves are loaded into the machine.
Detection and Positioning:
The empty container is placed in the correct position on the production line.
Label Application:
The machine applies the heat shrink sleeve around the container.
The label is usually adjusted to fit the shape of the container perfectly.
Heating:
The sleeve is exposed to heat sources such as steam, hot air or infrared radiation.
The heat causes the sleeve to shrink and fit tightly to the contour of the container.
Cooling:
The container with the shrink label is cooled so that the sleeve is firm and secure.
The sleeve labeler is preferred in many industries for its ability to provide high-quality, attractive labels and the ability to label complex container shapes. This technique is commonly used in sectors such as food, beverages, personal care products and chemicals, among others. Additionally, shrink sleeves also offer the advantage of protecting the product from tampering, providing an additional layer of security. |
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