Sacmi Labelling revealed its new Formsleeve+ modular labelling machine in an open-house event at its Imola, Italy headquarters in March.
The modular Formsleeve+ allows sleeves to be produced and applied from MDO (machine direction orientation) rolls of film.
During the process, the sleeve is sealed with a laser source controlled by a high speed scanner, while a tunnel placed at the labelling machine outlet completes the heat-shrink process.
Described as a “true revolution in the world of labelling”, the Formsleeve+ is said to be capable of guaranteeing a reduction in the costs of plastic material by up to 20%, along with increased productivity, reaching 20,000 labels per roll and labelling speeds up to 50,000bph.
“Supreme quality combined with remarkable savings are guaranteed by integration between label production and the labelling process,” Sacmi Labelling says.
“Flexibility with regards to the various types of materials handled and production requirements is made possible by the Roll Fed technology.”
In addition, thanks to the use of the laser, the Formsleeve+ modular labelling machine is said to produce “no toxic gas” capable of contaminating the product or work environment.
Sacmi developed the Formsleeve+ following careful analysis regarding the market, workplace safety and clients’ requirements in relation to the type of product involved.
At the Sacmi open-house, a second demonstration of the Formsleeve+ machine was held using, in place of the laser, a natural liquid substance that never comes into contact with the bottles.
This solution will be presented to international operators at the Drinktec trade fair in Munich, 16-20 September 2013.
