System and method for applying tubular shrink sleeve material to containers
US9889960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C3/065
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for applying tubular film to products includes a mandrel assembly about which tubular film is passed and a film cutter for cutting the tubular film into sleeves sized for application to containers. The mandrel assembly includes a sleeve section located below the film cutter and about which a sleeve length portion of the tubular film extends prior to each film cutting operation of the film cutter to produce a cut sleeve. A sleeve ejection arrangement includes a rotatable ejector wheel disposed along the sleeve section of the mandrel assembly.
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