Sleeve Wrapper Machine

Efficient Sleeve Shrink Packaging Solutions for Bottles, Boxes & More 

Since 2014, Tengyi has been manufacturing sleeve wrapper machines, offering both standalone and complete sleeve wrapping solutions for various industries, including food, marketing, and cosmetics. 

What Is a Sleeve Wrapper?

A sleeve wrapper, also known as a shrink bunding machine, is a kind of shrink packaging machine designed to wrap products in shrink film (PE or PVC)sleeves and seal them—ideal for multipacking bottles, cans, cartons, and more. These machines are widely used in beverage factories and logistics lines where speed, consistency, and protection are critical.

Sleeve Sealing & Shrinking Machine TY-600A
Tengyi Automatic Sleeve Shrink Wrapper TY-800A

How Does a Shrink Bundle Machine Work?

sleeve wrapper working flow

Packing Procedure

  • The product is conveyed into the sleeve area.
  • Shrink film is wrapped around the product in a sleeve-like manner after the photoelectric sensor detects it.
  • Film is sealed and cut (cross seal).
  • The product is passed through a heat-shrinking tunnel, where it is tightly wrapped by the film.

Packing Effects

bottles wrapped by sleeve wrapping machine

Two Main Types of Sleeve Wrapping Machines that Tengyi Manufacture

Automatic vs. Semi-Automatic Sleeve Wrapper: What’s the Main Difference?

1. Unlike semi-automatic models that require manual product placement, the automatic shrink bundler integrates a motorized conveyor belt to feed products seamlessly into the wrapping zone, as the right image shows.

2. Another major advantage for automatic sleeve wrapping machine is its built-in automatic grouping unit, which organizes items — like bottles or cans — into fixed sets (e.g., 6-packs, 8-packs, 10-packs) before wrapping. This is particularly useful for beverage industries that require high-volume, standardized packaging solutions.

Semi-Automatic Sleeve Wrapper

  • Loading: Manual by operator
  • Automation: Partial automation
  • Volume: Best for small batches
  • Flexibility: High
  • Labor: Requires manual labor
  • Cost: Lower investment
  • Speed: 8-10pcs/ minute, Quicker than Automaitic Sleeve Wrapper

Fully Automatic Sleeve Wrapper

  • Loading: Automatic feeding
  • Automation: Full automation
  • Volume: Ideal for large-scale production
  • Flexibility: Best for standardized products like bottled waters
  • Labor: Minimal labor needed
  • Cost: Higher investment
  • Speed: 5-8 bundles per minute,slower than semi automatic sleeve wrapping machine

Tailored Designs for Your Unique Packing Needs

Looking for the Right Sleeve Wrapping Solution?

Get in touch with Tengyi Machine today for customized sleeve shrink wrapping solutions tailored to your product size and production needs.

Application Of Tengyi Sleeve Wrappers In Industrial Packaging

Success Stories of Tengyi Machine’s Sleeve Shrink Machines

Protect Cartons: Tengyi Sleeve Shrink Wrapper for Boxes & More!

The Cost-Saving Secret for Beverage Factories

FAQs Regarding Tengyi Sleeve Wrapping Shrink Machine

A sleeve wrapper is a packing machine that wraps several items together into one unit (for shipping or selling) using a sleeve of plastic film (such as PE or PVC). Sleeve wrappers typically have two rolls of film (top and bottom), and in the end, provide a secured and protected package.

The terms “sleeve wrapper” and “bundle wrapper” are often confused. Both generally refer to a machine that groups several pieces of product with a thin, plastic film sleeve for handling and distributing or protecting.

Key benefits include:

  • Integrated Film Wrapping, shrinking

  • Secure, tamper-evident packaging

  • Versatile product compatibility

  • Reduced cardboard waste and cost

Sleeve wrappers can handle a wide range of products, including:

  • Food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods

  • Cans, bottles (glass or PET), cartons, Tetra Paks, milk, juices

  • Multipacks with or without trays

  • Books, cigarette cartons, and bulk items

Industries using sleeve wrappers include:

  • Food & beverage

  • Chemicals

  • Wine & spirits

  • Cosmetics

  • Wood, textile, printing, and packaging

  • E-commerce and DIY retail

Most sleeve wrappers use polyethylene (PE) film. They can also work with POF film, PVC shrink film, and other shrinkable films.

Yes. For shrink wrapping products into a single unit, most bundle wrapping machines require a connected heat shrink tunnel.

A bullseye refers to the open ends on the sides of the shrink-wrapped bundle. The size can be adjusted by changing the film width:

  • Wider film = smaller bullseye

  • Narrower film = larger bullseye

Advanced machines often include:

  • Servo-driven continuous motion

  • Touchscreen settings for temperature, speed, cut location, and bag length

  • Fault detection and troubleshooting display

  • Adjustable film tension via pneumatic shafts

  • PLC control

  • Film change systems

  • Infeed sensors for smooth operation
  • PID-controlled temperature systems

  • Integrated forming blades for stable operation

After-sales services may include:

  • Spare parts, like sealing knife, PE or PVC Film

  • Customer support

  • Preventative maintenance
    Contact our support team for specific service packages.

Ask Us Anything