Shrink Wrap Machine for Bottles
Discover efficient packaging solutions for bottles below to help you reduce cost, speed up production, and improve bottle packed products presentation
Since 2014, Tengyi has been manufacturing automated, industrial-level shrink wrapping systems for PET, glass, and plastic bottles. Our machines come in various styles, like integrated heat tunnels and sleeve wrappers, ensuring the perfect shrink wrap for your diverse packaging needs
What Is A Shrink Wrap Machine for bottles?
A shrink wrap machine for bottles is a packaging system that tightly wraps bottles in plastic film using heat. Commonly used in beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, these machines improve product protection, shelf appeal, and bundling efficiency.
Based on their function, they fall into 3 main categories:
- Sleeve Wrapping System with Heat Tunnel: Ideal for Grouping and Protecting Bottle Multi-packs
- Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine with Heat Tunnel: For Applying Full-Body Film Labels to Bottles
- L-Bar Sealing System with Heat Tunnel: Providing Protective Secondary Shrink Wrap for Bottles
- Heat Shrink Tunnel for Bottles
Sleeve Wrapper – Efficient Group Packaging for Bottles
Automatic Sleeve Wrapper TY-800A + Heat Tunnel TY-4525B for Bottles
These machines are purposefully designed to bundle multiple bottled products (bottled water, beverages, or canned items) into a sales unit or carrier package. They can quickly and efficiently shrink wrap loose bottles, or products already on cardboard trays.
Example:Shrink-wrapped PET bottles of water(500ml)
| Specifications of Automatic Sleeve Sealing & Shrinking Machine TY-800A | |
| Film Used | PE |
| TY800A Wrapping Machine Size | L2220xW1100xH1800mm |
| Shrink Heat Tunnel Size | L3500XW1200XH1750mm |
| Maximum Package Dimensions | L600*W400*H350mm |
| Minimum Package Dimensions | L150*W100*H70mm |
| Cutter Size | 900mm |
| Packaging Speed | 5-8 bundles/minute |
| Power | 380V 50HZ 28KW |
Features
High Efficiency
Bulk bundling machines are fast and process with high throughput speeds. Smaller models typically pack 5-8 bundles per minute.
Secure Packaging
Using durable PE shrink film (typically 2 to 6 mil thick), these machines provide exceptional packaging protection during transport and storage.
Cost Savings
Substantial cost savings in packaging materials, sometimes 70% cost savings versus traditional corrugated cardboard, especially for bottled products.
Wide Applicability
Can package products in configurations of 4,6, 10, 12 bottles. Supports many different sizes and configurations of packages (i.e., 3×2, 4×3, etc.).
Automation
Equipped with an industrial-grade hot knife for sealing, and uses photoelectric sensors to automatically detect products and complete the film wrapping and sealing.
Typical Applications
Bottled water plants, beverage manufacturers (juice, tea, beer, wine, carbonated beverages, distilled spirits), canned food companies, and any other heavy-duty product packaging.
Key Benefits
The sleeve wrapping machines make handling, stacking, and transporting easier. Also, the product is very visible and easy to see any possible damage or leakage.
Semi Automatic Sleeve Wrapper TY-P500 + Heat Tunnel TY4525B for Bottles
The semi-automatic model TY-P500 is a great option for customers who do not require a fully automatic sleeve wrapper and have a lower budget.
The semi-automatic sleeve wrapper, TY-P500 does not have an automatic product conveyor like the fully automatic version, and bottles need to be manually placed onto the machine.
The semi-automatic sleeve wrapper, TY-P500, also does not have an automatic bottle grouping device. Bottles must be manually arranged in groups of 4 or 6,8,10, etc, and set onto the machine.
This design gives this sleeve wrapper the versatility to adjust to many different packaging needs.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine Dimensions | L1390mm x W1100mm x H1740mm |
| Sealing Blade Size | 500mm |
| Bottle bundle size | Max Width 480mm |
| Voltage & Power | 1P 220V AC, 2.5KW |
| Film Used | PE |
Shrink Sleeve Labeling – Premium Brand Presentation For Bottled Products
Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine + Steam Heat Tunnel For Bottles
Designed to handle shrink sleeve labels and tamper-evident shrink bands of irregular shape or size, ensuring the label and container(like bottles) integrate seamlessly.
Ideal for industries requiring vibrant, full-body or partial labels such as beverage and cosmetics.
Professional Appearance
Steam shrink tunnels are the optimal choice for achieving professional labeling results that are bubble-free, wrinkle-free, and distortion-free.
Versatility
Custom-made to handle almost any bottle, it’s especially well-suited for uniquely shaped, curved, and tapered bottles, as well as various round, square, oval containers, jars, and vials.
Expanding Space for Branding Information
Shrink sleeve labels can cover more surface area of the bottles, therefore allowing for even more branding, graphics, compliance, or other information.
Tamper-Evident Seal
Offers tamper-evident seals for bottles, enhancing product security and consumer confidence.
Durable
Because tamper-evident shrink labels are made of plastic film, they are waterproof, weatherproof, and frost-resistant, making them a great material for variable and wet environments.
Applicable Films
PVC, PETG, OPS, etc
Typical Applications
Lotion bottles, cosmetic jars, beer and wine bottles, hot sauce bottles, lipstick tubes, personal care products, beverage, and food packaging
Recommended Models
TY-P150 Up to 100pcs/minute and Steam heat tunnel TY-W300
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Labeling Speed | Max. 100-150 bottles/minute (depends on actual bottle type and label length) |
| Labeling Accuracy | ±1mm |
| Maximum Label Width | 280mm (customization required if exceeding this value) |
| Maximum Label Height | 220mm |
| Applicable Label Roll Inner Diameter | φ76mm |
| Applicable Label Roll Outer Diameter | Φ380mm |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | Approx. 2000x1000x1800 mm |
| Power Consumption | 220V 50Hz 3000W |
Achieve Efficient & Aesthetic Bottle Shrink Wrapping with Tengyi Automatic L-Bar Sealers & Heat Shrink Tunnels
Tengyi automatic L-bar sealers use the L-bar sealing method to completely enclose bottles within center-folded POF film. After sealing, the bottles are conveyed into the heated shrink tunnel.
The entry-level automatic L-bar shrink wrap machine TY-5545L can seal approximately 30 bottles per minute.
High Speed
Depending on the bottle size, the automatic L Bar sealer with heat tunnel can process 30-40 bottles per minute, speeding up your production significantly.
Consistency
Each seal is uniform in size, ensuring a consistent and professional packaging appearance across all your bottled products
High Quality Sealing
Employing hot knife sealing blades, our L bar sealers deliver strong, unbroken, clean, and efficient seals with minimal residue and an extended lifespan for the sealing components, perfect for bottle packaging.
Film Used
Tengyi Automatic L bar Sealers use center-folded shrink film, creating a pouch for easy bottle insertion.
For the best results with your bottled goods, we recommend using cross-linked polyolefin film for its superior seal strength and durability.
Automation
Bottles are automatically detected by photoelectric sensors on the L-bar sealer, eliminating the need for manual operation during the sealing and shrinking process
Advantages
Create a clean, retail-ready look for your bottled products, keep them protected from moisture and dust, and boost your brand’s visibility.
Heat Shrink Tunnels For Bottles
For bottle shrink-wrapping, there are two main heat tunnel types—electric hot-air and steam—each suited to different films and applications
Electric Hot Air Shrink Tunnel
Features
High Temperature Range: Operates between 110–180 °C for rapid, thorough shrink wrapping.
Bottle Wrap Speed: 60–100 pcs/min, depending on the upstream sealer’s output.
Steam Heat Tunnel For Bottles
Features
Steam Heating: Operates at 93–100 °C, offering gentler heat than hot-air tunnels.
High-Speed Shrink Labeling: 100–150 pieces per minute, perfect for fast-moving bottling lines like beverage
Superior Shrink Quality: Delivers flawless label conformity, even on irregularly shaped bottles.
Looking For a Custom Bottle Shrink Wrap Soluton?
Besides the 3 kinds shrink wrap machine types mentioned above, horizontal flow wrapping machines and other options are available for diverse bottle sizes and production volumes. We can create a full shrink wrapping solution plan just for your bottles.
How to Choose the Right Shrink Wrap Machine for Your Bottled Products?
Choosing the right shrink wrap machine for bottles improves packaging efficiency, reduces operating costs, and maximizes ROI. Here are six key factors to evaluate during your decision-making process:
Your Production Speed & Capacity Requirements
Packaging speed and format determine the right equipment:
Throughput requirements
– How many bottles per minute? Are there peak periods?
– For daily volumes above several thousand, use a TY 5545CZ servo vertical sealer + TY5030 shrink tunnel (30–60 bottles/min).Sealing vs. sleeving
– Simple sealing only: the TY 5545CZ + TY5030 setup covers high-speed shrink wrapping.
– Automatic grouping (6-pack, 12-pack, etc.): add the TY P800 shrink-sleeve bundling machine to form packs and apply heat-shrink film.
Your Bottle Size & Shape
Check the bottle shape & size
Standard cylindrical bottles under 110 mm tall
→ Use an L-bar sealer TY-5545L with a TY-5030 or TY-4525 heat shrink tunnel.Flat-sided or irregular bottles, especially if you exceed 10,000 units/day
→ Invest in a shrink-sleeve labeling machine like TY-P150 with a steam shrink tunnel TY-W300 for perfect film fit.
Packaging Format & Conveyor
Packaging Material Type
For bottle shrink wrap packaging, you’ll typically choose from these films:
PE film:
High load-bearing strength and tear resistance
Ideal for heavy-duty applications (e.g., 12-pack bottled water)
POF/PVC film:
Best for lightweight bottles (cosmetics, pharmaceutical vials)
POF film is more eco-friendly, user friendly and has higher market acceptance
Budget Considerations
Your budget should cover:
Consumables
Film cost and usage efficiency (choose film width matched to your bottle to minimize waste)
Energy consumption
Steam tunnel: ~27–30 kW/h
Hot-air tunnel: ~15 kW/h (about half the steam tunnel)
Ancillary equipment
L-bar sealer: requires an air compressor
Steam shrink tunnel: needs water supply and drainage systems
Maintenance
Steam generator: daily drainage to stay dry
Electric hot-air shrink tunnel: generally lower upkeep
Factory Space & Layout
Before installing equipment, verify:
Workshop entry dimensions
– Ensure machines can pass through doors and aisles.Production line compatibility
– Confirm shrink tunnels won’t interfere with existing lines.Operational & maintenance clearance
– Allocate space around equipment for safe operation and servicing.
Equipment footprint examples:
P500 Sleeve Wrapper: compact design, ideal for small- to mid-scale bottling lines.
5545L with shrink tunnel: requires ≥7 m of continuous floor space.
Shrink-sleeve labeling + steam tunnel: needs ≥10 m in length.
After-Sales Service & Technical Support
Quality after-sales support should include:
Installation & commissioning
On-site guidance, including overseas deployment if needed
Customized packaging solutions
Tailored to your product specifications and throughput requirements
Operator training
Comprehensive video tutorials and user manuals
Warranty & remote assistance
One-year warranty
Ongoing support via video conferencing for troubleshooting and maintenance guidance
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Your Questions Answered: Tengyi Shrink Wrap Solutions for Bottles
What is a shrink wrap machine for bottles?
A bottle shrink wrapping machine is a packaging device that applies heat to plastic film (such as PE, PVC, POF) to tightly wrap individual bottles or multi-bottle bundles, providing product protection, tamper-evident sealing, and aesthetic appeal.
What are the main benefits of shrink wrapping for bottles?
Shrink wrapping drastically increases bottled products’ protection (moisture-proof, dust-proof, tamper-evidence) while improving bottle appearance and brand identity (Like the shrink sleeve labeling machine TY-P150, which provides full-bottle label coverage, for more space for information and design).
Minimizes costs of bottle packaging (sometimes, cheaper than conventional cartons), and increases bottle packaging efficiency and logistics convenience (bundling multiple bottles makes it easier to handle).
How do shrink sleeve labeling differ from bundle shrink wrapping?
Shrink sleeve labeling machine typically refers to pre-printed labels (mostly PET/PVC film) tightly shrunk onto individual bottles, primarily used for product brand identification and tamper-evident sealing.
Shrink bundling (from sleeve wrapper like TY-800A, TY-P500 )mainly refers to using PE film to bundle multiple bottles into a single sales or logistics unit, primarily for protection and bulk transportation
What is the price of a shrink wrap machine?
Prices vary depending on machine size and automation level, typically between $1,500 and $12,000.
What types of bottles are compatible with shrink wrap machines?
Tengyi shrink wrapping machines can wrap bottles of all types: round, cylindrical, square, polygonal, ovoid, conical bottles, flat bottles, wide mouth bottles, vials, from all material types: plastic(PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC), metal, glass, or paper.
What types of film are compatible with shrink wrap machines?
Depending on the application, Tengyi shrink wrap machines use different types of film.
The sleeve wrapper(TY-800A, TY-P500), which bundles bottles into groups, uses strong PE film.
For sleeve labeling on bottles, PET film is typically used.
For packaging bottles like shampoo bottles, the L-bar sealer is typically used with POF film in secondary packaging
How does the sealing mechanism work in a bottle wrapping machine?
For the shrink film sealing on bottles, regardless of the shape and function of the shrink wrapping machine, they all operate under the same principle.
The machine utilizes heated sealing bars (L-shape or I-shape) to create a bond between the two film edges with heat and pressure.
The sealing blade is driven just like a pneumatic system and will quickly adhere the edges of the film to one another.
With careful and precise temperature control, sealing quality is consistent.
What are the main types of shrink wrap machines?
Sleeve Wrapper, such as TY-800A and TY-P500, for bundled bottles
Shrink sleeve labeling machine(TY-P150) for bottle label application
Automatic L-bar sealer(TY5545 series) for applying secondary packaging to bottled products
How to troubleshoot common faults in a shrink wrap machine?
During the shrink sealing process of bottles, possible issues can occur which include poor seals, film tearing or splitting and poor visual appeal.
These issues are typically resolved by using the appropriate film type and thickness for your sealing job and using the correct sealing speeds and shrinking temperatures.
Always check the user manual for troubleshooting techniques and solutions.
Should I Choose a New or Used Shrink Wrapping Machine for Water Bottles?
If your budget allows, a new machine will be the best option for consistent cutting, sealing, and manufacturer support for bottle heat shrink film packaging, whether it’s an automatic or manual shrink wrap machine.
If your budget is extremely tight, you can look into used machines from respected manufacturers; however, these are often out of warranty, and you will also need to do maintenance and parts locally.