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Sizes and Speeds
The following is a general indication of size and speed capabilities for our various neck banding and shrink labeling models. If your requirements do not fall within the parameters detailed below please speak with one of our representatives and we will make an effort to accommodate your request!
| Speed Estimate | Container Index System | Length | Max Diameter of sleeve | Cut system | |
| Eco Neck Bander | Up to 80/minute | Inline gates | 40 mm/1.5" | 114 mm/4.5" | Linear Blade |
| Eco Neck Bander | Up to 80/minute | Starwheel | 40 mm/1.5" | 114 mm/4.5" | Linear Blade |
| Eco Shrink Labeler | Up to 50/minute | Inline gates | 127 mm/5" | 114 mm/4.5" | Linear Blade |
| Eco Shrink Labeler | Up to 25/minute | Starwheel | 10" | 114 mm/4.5" | Linear Blade |
| Delta Shrink Labeler | Up to 60/minute | Inline gates | 127 mm/5" | 190 mm/7.5" | Linear Blade |
| Delta Shrink Labeler | Up to 35/minute | Starwheel | 305 mm/12" | 190 mm/7.5" | Linear Blade |
| Delta Shrink Labeler Oversize | Up to 80/minute | Starwheel | 127 mm/5" | 209 mm/8.25" | Linear Blade |
| Compact Premier Shrink Labeler | Up to 120/minute | Starwheel/Feed Screw | 127 mm/5" | 114 mm/4.5" | Rotary Blades |
| Compact Premier Neck Bands | Up to 150/minute | Feed Screw | 50 mm/2" | 114 mm/4.5" | Rotary Blades |
| Compact Premier | Up to 40/minute | Starwheel/Feed Screw | 10" | 114 mm/4.5" | Rotary Blades |
| Premier Shrink Labeler | Up to 250/minute | Feed Screw | TBD | 150mm/6" | Rotary Blades |
Shrink Sleeve Materials
The following is a general indication of
shrink sleeves and their characteristics. In different markets there
may be different price structures and/or other film availability.
Polyvinyl Chlorine (PVC)
Polyethylene Terephthalate gly (PETg)
Polyethylene Terephthalate gLV (PETg)
LV
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Most cost effective of the popular films used in the N. American Market
Very popular material and is still in high demand
Presently used for applications that do not require high shrink
rates (ex. Don't use on curved bottles)
56%-64% shrink rate
50-60 degrees C Activation temp
Scuff Resistant
Receptive to water based, UV and metallic inks
Biggest negative is environmental, also if used on recycled PET
containers is an issue.
Polyethylene Terephthalate g (PETg)
Polyethylene Terephthalate g (PETg)
Petroleum based resin – pricing tied to crude oil prices
Gaining in popularity in N American Market
More environmentally friendly than PVC, compatible with most
recycling set ups
Higher shrink rates; 70%-78%
70-80 degrees C Activation temp
Scuff Resistant
Receptive to water based, UV and metallic inks
Used for application that require high shrink (ex. Curved
bottles)
5-7% more expensive than PVC
Polyethylene Terephthalate gLV (PETg) LV
Polyethylene Terephthalate gLV (PETg) LV
Reduces shrink issues on most challenging containers
LV Stands
for Low Vertical shrinking
Engineered for contoured bottles that require a lot of shrink
Receptive to water based, UV and metallic inks
Shrinks 70-78% depending on container and material supplier,
reduces or eliminates shrink in the vertical or machine
direction (MD).
Material designed to grow about 1% (MD) on difficult
applications to reduce smiles and frowns
Supply chain depending on supplier is usually longer than PVC
and PETg
3-5% more expensive than PETg