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Sleeve Wrapping Machines – Bundle Packaging for Bottles, Boxes & Trays

Product Description

Sleeve Wrapping Machines for Industrial Packaging

Pactur manufactures sleeve wrapping machines for industrial packaging with polyethylene shrink film, designed for bundling single products, multipacks and large or heavy items.

Manufactured in Italy and marketed under the Ladypack brand, Pactur sleeve wrappers are available in semi-automatic and automatic configurations and can be adapted to the product dimensions, required production speed and layout of the packaging line.

The combination of the sleeve wrapping machine and shrink tunnel creates a compact and stable package while leaving the sides of the product partially open. This makes sleeve wrapping particularly suitable for bottles, cans, boxes, paper products, panels, furniture components and other industrial products.

How Does a Sleeve Wrapping Machine Work?

A sleeve wrapping machine wraps the product with a band of polyethylene film and seals the film transversally. The package then enters a shrink tunnel, where controlled hot-air circulation shrinks the film around the product.

Unlike complete shrink wrapping, the film forms a sleeve around the product, normally leaving two lateral openings. This provides a practical solution for grouping products or protecting larger items while keeping the packaging process efficient.

Industrial Applications for Sleeve Wrapping

Pactur sleeve wrapping machines can be configured for products with very different dimensions, weights and shapes. Typical applications include:

  • bottles, cans, jars and beverage multipacks;
  • boxes and grouped products;
  • paper reams, magazines and printed products;
  • wooden panels, boards and furniture components;
  • metal profiles and mechanical components;
  • household products and appliances;
  • large or heavy industrial products requiring stable shrink packaging.

Semi-Automatic and Automatic Sleeve Wrapping Machines

The Ladypack range manufactured by Pactur includes different sleeve wrapping configurations, from semi-automatic machines to fully automatic systems designed for integration into industrial packaging lines.

S600 / S602UP – Semi-Automatic Sleeve Wrappers

Solutions designed for applications where product loading is performed by the operator. Depending on the configuration, products can be introduced at 90 degrees or in line with the packaging process.

S802 / A802 – Automatic Sleeve Wrappers

Automatic configurations are designed for continuous production and can incorporate automatic product feeding and pushing systems. They are particularly suitable when the sleeve wrapper must operate as part of a complete packaging line.

Customized Sleeve Wrapping Solutions

Product dimensions, weight, required speed and available factory space can require a dedicated configuration. Pactur can adapt the machine layout and product handling system to the specific packaging application.

Main Features of Pactur Sleeve Wrappers

  • Robust industrial construction for continuous packaging operations;
  • film reel positioning designed to simplify loading and replacement operations;
  • product guiding and stabilizing systems according to the application;
  • controlled conveyor systems for smooth product transfer;
  • touchscreen operator interface for machine settings and production control;
  • safety guards and protection systems for industrial operation;
  • custom product handling according to dimensions, weight and line configuration.

Shrink Tunnel Integration

The sleeve wrapping machine can be combined with a Pactur shrink tunnel to create a complete packaging system.

The tunnel configuration is selected according to the product and film characteristics. Conveyor solutions can include metal mesh belts, rotating rods or other transport systems suitable for different product weights and packaging requirements.

Tunnel temperature and conveyor speed can be adjusted to obtain the required shrinking result while maintaining consistent production conditions.

Polyethylene Film for Sleeve Wrapping

Sleeve wrapping is commonly performed using polyethylene shrink film, particularly suitable for bundling and protecting medium, large or heavy products.

The appropriate film characteristics depend on several factors, including product dimensions, weight, required mechanical resistance and final packaging appearance. Pactur can test the customer’s product and evaluate the most suitable machine and film configuration for the application.

Automatic Sleeve Wrapping for Packaging Lines

Automatic sleeve wrappers can be integrated with upstream and downstream equipment to create a complete packaging line.

Depending on the application, the system can include product grouping, automatic feeding, pushing devices, conveyors, shrink tunnels and exit handling systems. This makes it possible to develop a packaging process around the actual characteristics of the customer’s product rather than adapting the product to a standard machine.

Made in Italy by Pactur

Pactur manufactures its packaging machines in Zola Predosa, Bologna, Italy, where the main production, assembly and testing operations are carried out.

Direct control of the manufacturing process allows Pactur to develop both standard machines and customized sleeve wrapping solutions for specific products and industrial applications.

Before defining the final configuration, customers can provide product samples so that packaging tests can be carried out and the most appropriate solution can be evaluated.

Sleeve Wrapping Machine in Action

Watch a Pactur/Ladypack sleeve wrapping machine during an industrial packaging cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleeve Wrapping Machines

What products can be packed with a sleeve wrapping machine?

Sleeve wrappers can package individual or grouped products including bottles, cans, boxes, paper products, panels, furniture components and many other industrial products. The machine configuration depends mainly on product dimensions, weight and required production speed.

Which shrink film is used for sleeve wrapping?

Polyethylene shrink film is commonly used for sleeve wrapping because of its mechanical resistance and suitability for bundling medium, large and heavy products. Film characteristics are selected according to the specific application.

Can a sleeve wrapping machine be integrated into an automatic line?

Yes. Automatic sleeve wrappers can be integrated with product feeding systems, conveyors, grouping devices, shrink tunnels and downstream equipment to create a complete automatic packaging line.

Can Pactur customize the machine for a specific product?

Yes. Pactur can develop customized configurations according to product dimensions, weight, production requirements and available factory layout. Product tests can also be performed before the final machine configuration is defined.

Complete Your Shrink Packaging Line

Depending on the product and required packaging process, you can also explore Pactur’s automatic shrink wrapping machines and other industrial shrink packaging solutions.

Request a Sleeve Wrapping Solution

Tell us what you need to package, the product dimensions and your required production speed. Pactur can evaluate the most suitable sleeve wrapping machine and line configuration for your application.


Request a Packaging Solution


Contact Pactur for a sleeve wrapping machine

Ladypack sleeve wrapping machines are manufactured by Pactur. Visit also Ladypack.com.

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Optionals

  • Pressing device, connected to the welder descent, to stabilize the products during welding
  • Tilting device under the welder, to facilitate the passage of products with an irregular base
  • Sponge rollers at the exit of the tunnel, to compress the film on the sides of the product

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