> **Executive summary**
> This clip shows our shrink packaging machines for flat products. Stacks of cards, plates and A4 paper are fed onto the belt, the L-sealer closes film around each stack and the shrink tunnel tightens it. The result is a clean, square pack that keeps the stack together and dust-free.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why shrink-wrap flat stacks
- Stacks per hour
- What we set per product
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Machines | L-sealers and shrink tunnels in our workshop |
| Feeding | Flat stacks fed onto the green belt |
| Sealing | The L-sealer closes film around each stack |
| Shrinking | The tunnel tightens the film |
| Hand feed | An operator places stacks by hand |
Why shrink-wrap flat stacks
- **Square pack.** Film holds the stack edges straight.
- **Clean.** Dust and moisture stay out.
- **Countable.** Each pack holds a set count.
- **Retail ready.** Clear film shows the product.
Stacks per hour
**Worked example (illustrative).**
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Sealing cycle (illustrative) | 3 s |
| Stacks per hour, 3,600 ÷ 3 | 1,200 |
| Sheets per stack (illustrative) | 500 |
| Sheets per hour, 1,200 × 500 | 600,000 |
What we set per product
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Sealer size | Stack length and width |
| Film | POF thickness |
| Tunnel heat | Film and product |
| Feed | Hand or automatic |
Selection checklist
- [ ] Product size.
- [ ] Stack height and count.
- [ ] Film type.
- [ ] Packs per hour.
- [ ] Hand or automatic feed.
- [ ] Line layout.
Safety
- Keep hands clear of the sealing bar.
- Do not touch the tunnel or hot film.
- Stop the machine before clearing a jam.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What products suit it?
A: Cards, plates, A4 paper and other flat stacks.
Q: Why shrink-wrap?
A: Film keeps the stack square, clean and counted.
Q: How fast is it?
A: Up to about 1,200 stacks per hour at a 3 s machine cycle in the worked example; hand feeding sets the real pace.
Q: Can feeding be automatic?
A: Yes, hand or automatic feed.
Q: Which film does it use?
A: POF shrink film, set per product.
Q: Which standards apply?
A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a shrink packaging machine in three steps:
1. **Submit your layout drawing** with product sizes, stack counts and packs per hour, to **info@fhopepack.com**.
2. **Receive a proposal within 48 hours** with the machine data and layout.
3. **Book a site survey** so we confirm the packing table.
Related reading
- [Box Shrink Wrap Machine](https://www.fhopepack.com/videos/box-shrink-wrap-machine/)
- [Long Product Sleeve Sealing and Shrink Machine](https://www.fhopepack.com/videos/long-shape-package-bag-packing-and-shrinking-machine-for-wood-strips-decorative-trims-aluminum-profiles/)
- [Bottle Shrink Bundling Machine](https://www.fhopepack.com/videos/automatic-bottle-groupingshrinking-machine/)
- [Shrinking machine](https://www.fhopepack.com/Shrinking_machine.html)
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: [the video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxmEvfUT0og)
- Stacks per hour: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; [EN 415-10:2014](https://www.nen.nl/en/nen-en-415-10-2014-en-191845)
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
