Executive summary This clip shows our box shrink wrap machine. An operator feeds product packs into the L-sealer, which closes film around them, and the shrink tunnel tightens the film; later, boxes are fed onto the belt and wrapped the same way. Shrink film holds lids shut, keeps boxes clean and shows the product.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why shrink-wrap boxes
- Boxes per hour
- What we set per box
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Feeding | An operator feeds product packs to the sealer |
| Sealing | The L-sealer closes film around each pack |
| Shrinking | The tunnel tightens the film |
| Boxes | Boxes are fed onto the belt by hand |
| Outfeed | Wrapped boxes leave the tunnel |
Why shrink-wrap boxes
- Lids stay shut. No tape needed on retail boxes.
- Clean. Dust and fingerprints stay off.
- Tamper evident. Opened film shows.
- Shows product. Clear film keeps print visible.
Boxes per hour
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Sealing cycle (illustrative) | 4 s |
| Boxes per hour, 3,600 ÷ 4 | 900 |
| Box length (illustrative) | 300 mm |
| Tunnel length (illustrative) | 1,200 mm |
| Boxes in the tunnel at a 100 mm gap, 1,200 ÷ 400 | 3 |
What we set per box
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Sealer size | Box length and width |
| Film | POF thickness |
| Tunnel heat | Film and box |
| Feed | Hand or automatic |
Selection checklist
- Box sizes.
- Packs per box.
- Film type.
- Boxes 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 does the machine do? A: It seals film around boxes and shrinks it tight.
Q: Why shrink-wrap boxes? A: It holds lids shut, keeps boxes clean and shows tampering.
Q: How fast is it? A: Up to about 900 boxes per hour at a 4 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 box.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a box shrink wrap machine in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with box sizes and boxes per hour, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the packing line.
Related reading
- Shrink Wrapping Machine for Cards, Plates and A4 Paper
- Bottle Shrink Bundling Machine
- Carton Sealer with Side Belts
- Shrinking machine
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Boxes per hour: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; EN 415-10:2014
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
