Benefits of Shrink Bundling Oval Bottles on Autopack Shrink Bundlers

Shrink bundling oval bottles presents unique challenges due to their non-uniform shape, but Autopack shrink bundlers offer specialized solutions that transform these challenges into advantages. The Autopack SLO (Side Load Oval) is a compact shrink bundler specifically engineered to handle unstable oval-shaped containers with remarkable efficiency, offering speeds up to 50 packs per minute with triple-track configuration. One of the most significant advantages of the Autopack system for oval bottles is its ability to properly orient products before packaging while still maintaining a very small footprint.

The Need for Specialized Bundling Solutions

It must be stated that you cannot shrink bundle oval bottles with an L-Bar sealer. The unique shape of oval bottles necessitates packaging equipment specifically designed to address their handling challenges. Standard packaging equipment often struggles with the orientation and stability requirements of oval containers, leading to inefficient processes or inadequate packaging results. Successful shrink bundling of oval bottles requires systems that can properly orient the bottles to maximize contact surfaces between adjacent containers, thereby enhancing package stability. Additionally, the equipment must handle the bottles gently to prevent damage while still maintaining production speeds that meet manufacturing requirements.

Design Features of the Autopack SLO Bundler

The Autopack SLO shrink bundler has been engineered with key design features that make it particularly suited for oval bottles. The Autopack engineers have created a machine with precision product handling without costly program intensive servo controls. Our design allows oval bottles to enter the wrapper at the proper orientation to accommodate their unique shape, ensuring stable package formation. The machine’s construction features durable stainless-steel components, contributing to its long service life even under demanding production conditions.

The system also features an Allen Bradley integrated control system with a user-friendly HMI that simplifies operation and changeovers between different product sizes or pack configurations.

Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

Autopack shrink bundlers are designed with operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness as core principles. The machines feature a compact footprint that minimizes the floor space required for installation, allowing manufacturers to optimize their facility layout.

Energy efficiency represents another significant advantage of the Autopack systems. The shrink tunnels incorporate technology that provides better shrinkage through more efficient air circulation, reducing energy consumption up to 40% while maintaining or improving packaging quality. This efficiency translates to lower operational costs over the machine’s lifetime.

The durability and reliability of Autopack machines, constructed with quality components from respected manufacturers like Allen-Bradley, Festo, and Siemens, minimize downtime and maintenance costs. This reliability contributes to a quick return on investment (ROI) for companies implementing Autopack shrink bundling solutions.

One Autopack Bundler Runs Rounds and Ovals

While the Autopack SLO is specifically designed for oval containers, the machine can effectively process oval, round, and square containers with equal dependability. This flexibility allows manufacturers to use a single machine for multiple product lines, reducing capital equipment needs and simplifying training and maintenance programs.

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