Product overview
Steam shrinking allows heat to be directed around different areas of a container through adjustable steam zones. This is particularly useful where the sleeve must conform around varying bottle shapes while maintaining controlled shrink characteristics.
The Automatic Steam Heat Shrink Tunnel Machine uses independently adjustable steam zones and steam manifolds to direct heated steam towards the required areas of the sleeve.
Technogen Enterprise is a Manufacturer and Supplier of Automatic Steam Heat Shrink Tunnel Machine equipment for Tanzania, designed for compatible PVC, PETG, OPS and PLA labels and neck bands.
The tunnel is manufactured from SS 304 and is available in modular configurations from 3 to 6 steam zones.
Steam-flow pipes can be adjusted according to container shape and dimensions. Four-axis adjustment allows the steam-delivery arrangement to be positioned for different compatible bottle formats.
A variable-speed modular Delrin slat-chain conveyor transports containers through the tunnel.
Excess steam is managed through an air blower and adjustable steam-exhaust window, while an integrated drip tray collects excess moisture.
Production capacity is specified at up to approximately 60 bottles per minute, depending upon container size.
The specified steam demand is up to 27 kg/hour at approximately 80–95°C.
For Tanzania packaging lines handling a range of bottle profiles, the independently adjustable steam zones provide flexibility for controlling sleeve shrink around different container shapes.
Working principle
Sleeved bottles enter the machine through the variable-speed Delrin conveyor.
The conveyor transports each container into the steam tunnel.
Steam is directed through adjustable manifolds positioned around the container path.
Multiple steam zones allow different sections of the tunnel to be adjusted according to the bottle and sleeve requirement.
The heated steam contacts the sleeve and causes the material to contract around the container.
Four-axis adjustment enables the steam-delivery pipes to be positioned according to compatible bottle shapes and sizes.
Excess steam is removed through the blower and adjustable exhaust arrangement.
Condensed moisture is collected in the integrated drip tray.
The finished sleeved bottles exit the tunnel through the conveyor.
Salient features
- CGMP Model : Designed for controlled steam sleeve-shrinking operations.
- SS 304 Tunnel : Steam tunnel is constructed from Stainless Steel 304.
- Modular Steam Zones : Available with 3 to 6 independently adjustable zones.
- Variable-Speed Conveyor : Modular Delrin slat-chain conveyor allows production-speed adjustment.
- Dual-Side Access : Doors on both sides provide access for tunnel maintenance.
- Adjustable Steam Pipes : Steam-flow pipes can be set according to bottle size and shape.
- Four-Axis Adjustment : Supports steam delivery around different compatible container geometries.
- Controlled Sleeve Shrink : Directs steam around the container for sleeve shrinking without intentional film melting.
- Independent Steam Control : Steam manifolds can be individually regulated.
- Steam Exhaust System : Air blower with adjustable exhaust window removes excess steam.
- Integrated Drip Tray : Collects excess moisture from the tunnel.
Optional / add-on features
- Digital Temperature Controller : Provides digital monitoring and adjustment of process temperature.
- High Quality Steam Generator : Available as an additional steam-generation system.
- SS Heavy-Duty Steam Generator Heaters : Available as part of the optional steam-generator arrangement.
Applications & industries
The Automatic Steam Heat Shrink Tunnel Machine is intended for compatible shrink-sleeve labels and neck bands.
Suitable sleeve materials include:
- PVC.
- PETG.
- OPS.
- PLA.
Typical applications include:
Full-body sleeve shrinking.
Bottle sleeve shrinking.
Neck-band shrinking.
Containers requiring adjustable multi-zone steam application.
The specified maximum container size is approximately 300 mm high × 200 mm diameter.
Application items
- PVC Sleeve Shrinking : Shrinks compatible PVC sleeve labels.
- PETG Sleeve Shrinking : Processes compatible PETG shrink sleeves.
- OPS Sleeve Shrinking : Suitable for compatible OPS labels.
- PLA Sleeve Shrinking : Supports compatible PLA sleeve materials.
- Bottle Sleeve Labeling : Shrinks sleeves around compatible bottle bodies.
- Neck Band Shrinking : Applies steam shrinking to compatible neck-band applications.
- Multi-Zone Shrinking : Allows different steam zones to be adjusted according to container geometry.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | TGSHT-100 |
|---|---|
| Machine Operating Direction | Left to Right |
| Speed | Up to 60 bottles / min depending upon the container size |
| Container size | 300 mm (H) x 200 mm Dia. |
| Tunnel size ( L X W X H) METER | 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.3 |
| Conveyor Size | 2.0Mtr. (L) x 100 mm (W) x 850 mm (H) Conveyor |
| Steam capacity | Max. 27 Kg/ Hrs. (Temp. 80-95 Degree) |
| Electrical rating | 27- KW, 3 Phase electric supply, 440 ± 5 V AC, 50Hz Earth & Neutral |
| Floor Space requirement | Approximately 1mtr from all sides of the machine. Hence, clearance of 1mtr should be added to the actual size of the machine. |
| Operator requirement | 1 Skilled/ Semi-Skilled |
| Essential | Container & Sleeve should be of good quality.Operator should understand the working of the machine properly.Filter water supply for steam generator |
Automatic Steam Heat Shrink Tunnel Machine for Tanzania production
For manufacturers in Tanzania, Automatic Steam Heat Shrink Tunnel Machine should be evaluated against the actual product, pack format, production schedule and operating environment. Automatic multi-zone steam shrink tunnel for shrinking PVC, PETG, OPS and PLA sleeve labels and neck bands, with adjustable steam manifolds and production up to 60 bottles per minute. The selected arrangement must suit both routine output and the changeovers expected during normal production.
Operating and product considerations
Seal performance is governed by the packaging material, container or product dimensions, temperature response, dwell time and line speed. Compatibility samples are important because the correct heating, pressure, film or foil arrangement varies with the pack being produced.
Planning the complete production line
The equipment should be considered with the preceding filling or capping stage and the following inspection, coding or secondary-packaging operation. Tanzania projects also need to confirm utilities, ambient conditions and operator access around the sealing zone before the final system is selected.
Information required for machine selection
- Actual product and packaging samples or drawings
- Required output and operating schedule
- Available electrical, compressed-air, water or steam utilities
Enquiries are supported for projects in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and other Tanzanian industrial locations. The final model, construction, output, documentation and support scope are confirmed in the commercial and technical offer.
