In industries like food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, packaging quality and efficiency directly impact product competitiveness. The Steam Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine utilizes steam as a heat source to deliver intelligent labeling solutions, becoming a revolutionary innovation in green packaging.

I. Technical Principle: Steam-Driven Precision Shrinkage

The machine heats purified water to generate high-temperature steam, which is channeled into a shrink oven. Direct contact between steam and the label transfers heat energy via conduction, enabling uniform shrinkage and tight adhesion to container surfaces. Key modules include:

• Conveyor System: Servo-driven with high-precision sensors, ensuring labeling accuracy (error <0.1mm) for bottles ranging from 200ml to 1L.

• Steam Heating Module: Adjustable corrugated pipe shut-off valves precisely control steam flow and pressure, with zoned temperature control (low-temperature pre-shrink + high-temperature setting) to eliminate wrinkles or bubbles.

• Intelligent Control System: AI vision detection identifies defects in real-time, while digital twin technology reduces installation time by 30%. Steam usage optimization reports cut annual energy costs by >15%.

II. Core Advantages: Efficiency, Sustainability, Intelligence

1. High-Speed Production, Superior Quality

• Capacity: Up to 384 bottles/minute (e.g., Shanghai Liyi Equipment), ideal for high-speed beverage lines.

• Material Compatibility: Supports PVC, PET, OPS, and other films, adapting to round, square, or custom-shaped containers (e.g., 125mm diameter square cans with 360° labeling).

• Yield Improvement: AI detection boosts product yield from 95% to 99%, increasing annual revenue by $36,000 (based on 100,000 bottles/day).

2. Eco-Friendly & Energy-Efficient

• Steam Integration: Connects to existing factory steam systems, reducing energy use by 20–45% compared to electric heating, with zero emissions.

• Steam-Water Separation: Prevents water hammering and label bubbles, complying with EU CE standards.

3. Smart Operation, Cost-Effective

• One-Touch Adjustment: Customizable temperature, steam flow, and shrinkage time for diverse materials.

• Remote Monitoring: Industrial 4.0 compatibility (e.g., Siemens Black Magic Series) enables real-time data upload.

• Low Maintenance: Way’s adjustable corrugated pipe shut-off valves extend lifespan, cutting annual upkeep by 20%.

III. Applications: Multi-Industry Coverage

1. Food & Beverage

• Case Study: Integrated with bottle unscramblers, a pharmaceutical enterprise achieved 20,000 bottles/hour capacity with <0.1% label skew, meeting GMP sterile standards.

• Advantage: Low-temperature shrinkage (30°C start) avoids bottle deformation, ensuring <0.5mm gap-free labeling for enhanced shelf appeal.

2. Cosmetics & Daily Chemicals

• Case Study: Full-body and cap-sealing steam shrinkage for shampoo bottles, improving anti-counterfeit performance.

• Advantage: Adapts to thick, multi-layer labels with post-shrinkage durability against transportation stress.

3. Pharmaceuticals

• Case Study: Steam shrinkage with Steam water separator and float-ball steam traps for vaccine packaging, ensuring steam purity >99.5% in sterile workshops.

• Advantage: Precision temperature control prevents label deformation, meeting stringent pharmaceutical standards.

IV. Selection Guide: Aligning Capacity, Space, and Budget

1. Equipment Selection

• High-Speed Lines: For >100,000 bottles/day, opt for ≥150 units/minute models (e.g., Elephant Mechanical DX260, ~$45,000).

• Compact Spaces: Choose space-saving designs (4000×1050×2000mm) for SMEs.

2. Cost Analysis

• Direct Costs: 40% equipment, 30% steam energy, 20% maintenance, 10% materials.

• ROI: At 100,000 bottles/day, annual depreciation ~$9,000andsteamcosts$18,000. Yield gains drive $36,000 annual revenue, yielding payback in 2–3 years.

3. Service Provider Selection

• Domestic Brands: Elephant Mechanical, Hanze offer cost-effective solutions with <24hr service response.

• International Brands: Siemens Black Magic Series integrates Industrial 4.0 for premium lines ($80,000+).

V. Certifications & Compliance

• CE Certification: Ensures safety and environmental compliance for EU markets.

• GMP Standards: Meets pharmaceutical sterile packaging requirements.

VI. Future Trends: AI + Service Innovation

• Technology Upgrades: AI vision detection reduces misdetection to <0.01%, while digital twins cut  debugging time from 7 days to 3.

• Business Models: “Equipment + Steam Energy” leasing lowers initial investment by 60%, empowering SMEs.

The Steam Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine redefines labeling with efficiency, sustainability, and intelligence. Whether for high-speed production or cost-sensitive SMEs, customized solutions elevate packaging quality and operational efficiency. Choose steam shrinkage for a greener packaging future!

Key Parameters：

Labeling Accuracy: ±1mm (excluding container and label dimensional tolerances)

Output Speed: 200 bottles/minute

Power Supply: 1∅ 210-230VAC

Dimensions: 4800(L) × 1130(W) × 1790(H) mm

Container Diameter Range: Ø28-125mm

Rated Power: 3KW

Compatible Dimensions: Ø30-120mm × H30-280mm

Machine Weight: Approx. 600kg

Supported Labels: 0.04-0.05mm PET/PVC/OPS films; shrinkage ratio 3-50%

Industries: Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Toys, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Goods.

Core Applications:

• Applicable Labels: PVC (50μm thickness), PET, and OPS low-temperature shrink films, suitable for bottle necks, bodies, bases, or full-body wrapping.

• Compatible Containers: Round bottles (e.g., water bottles), square jars (e.g., cosmetic containers), oval bottles, tin cans, paper cups, PET plastic bottles, glass bottles, metal cans, paperboard containers.

• Target Industries: Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics, Chemical & Daily Chemicals.

• Implementation Examples: Containers such as PET/glass bottles; packaging for pesticide bottles, cosmetic bottles, etc.

Dongguan Dawei Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.‌

         Located in Dongguan, China – a dynamic manufacturing hub in Guangdong Province – we are a high-tech enterprise specializing in R&D, production, sales, and service of intelligent packaging equipment. We deliver efficient, precision packaging line solutions worldwide, empowering industrial automation upgrades.

Core Product Lines:‌

• Labeling Machines:‌ Self-adhesive, round-container, flat-surface & irregular-profile models

• ‌Sleeve Labelers:‌ Heat-shrink film sleeve labeling systems

• ‌Fillers:‌ Liquid / Paste / Powder filling machines

• ‌Cappers:‌ Rotary capping equipment

• ‌Full-line customization‌ for food, pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, electronics & more

Serving 100+ enterprises across beverage, pharma, and FMCG sectors. Products exported to Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa markets with established partnerships with renowned brands.

Service Commitment:‌

End-to-end support including:

• Needs analysis & solution design

• Installation & commissioning

• Post-installation maintenance

• Custom engineering

• 24/7 emergency support

• Operator training

• Ensuring operational stability and productivity

- DAWEI Machinery