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What Is a Sleeve Labeling Machine and How Does It Work?
What Is a Sleeve Labeling Machine and How Does It Work?
A sleeve labeling machine is an automatic packaging device used to apply shrink sleeve labels on bottles, jars, cans, and other containers. It plays an important role in the packaging process for industries such as beverages, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and household products.
What Does a Sleeve Labeling Machine Do?
The main function of a sleeve labeling machine is to place a printed PVC, PET, or OPS sleeve onto a product’s surface and then shrink it tightly with heat or steam. This creates a smooth, high-quality label that perfectly fits the shape of the container.
How Does It Work?
1. Sleeve Feeding – The machine automatically unwinds and feeds the printed shrink film roll.
2. Cutting and Positioning – It precisely cuts each sleeve according to the bottle height.
3. Label Application – The sleeve is placed onto the container by the applicator system.
4. Heat Shrinking – The container passes through a heat shrink tunnel, where the label shrinks and adheres tightly to the surface.
What Are the Advantages?
360° decoration – Full-body labeling for maximum visual impact.
Strong adhesion – Resistant to water, friction, and temperature.
Flexible material choice – Supports PVC, PETG, and OPS films.
Wide application range – Suitable for round, square, or irregular containers.
Where Is It Used?
Beverages: Juice, water, beer, energy drinks.
Cosmetics: Shampoo, lotion, cream bottles.
Food & condiments: Sauces, jam, canned food.
Pharmaceutical & chemical: Disinfectants, medicine bottles, and more.
Why Choose an Automatic Sleeve Labeling Machine?
Compared to manual or semi-automatic models, an automatic sleeve labeling machine increases efficiency, reduces labor costs, and ensures consistent label placement accuracy. It is ideal for medium to large-scale production lines.
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