150SL Shrink Sleeve Applicator - Applying Sleeves to Beverage Containers

The Axon 150SL is a mandrel‑style shrink sleeve applicator engineered for ready‑to‑drink (RTD) beverage cans and widely used in the craft beer industry. This PackML‑compliant machine features a robust stainless-steel frame for beverage plant environments and servo‑controlled film feeding & cutting systems that deliver superior accuracy and repeatable performance. Servo motion control ensures consistent, reliable operation.

Application Range
The machine handles multiple shrink sleeve applications, supporting full‑body sleeves and tamper‑evident bands. Depending on configuration and application, operating ranges span from 5 to 800 containers per minute, while this 150SL configuration runs up to 150 cpm for beverage containers.

Integration & Shrink Tunnels
The system integrates with upstream and downstream equipment and utilizes high‑performance heat shrink tunnels available in hot‑air, infrared, and steam options to achieve effective shrinking across materials and container geometries.

Changeovers & Film Handling
Tool‑less container changeovers take less than ten minutes, enhancing line efficiency and enabling fast SKU transitions. Wide‑film format models can accommodate film widths up to 900 mm to support large graphics or specialty formats.

Registration, Perforation & Inspection
A fiber‑optic print registration sensor ensures precise sleeve length accuracy. A vertical perforator facilitates easy opening of tamper‑evident bands, and the inspection rejection system detects high, low, and no‑label conditions to maintain quality.

FAQs

What is the production speed of the 150SL?
The 150SL configuration for beverage containers runs up to 150 containers per minute, depending on container size, sleeve material, and line conditions.

Is the 150SL PackML compliant?
Yes. The 150SL is PackML compliant for standardized operation and integration.

What machine construction and controls does it use?
It has a stainless-steel frame and servo‑controlled film feeding & cutting for accuracy and repeatability.

How long do changeovers take?
Tool‑less changeovers are typically completed in under 10 minutes.

What film formats can it handle?
Wide‑film format models support film widths up to 900 mm.

How is print registration handled?
A fiber‑optic print registration sensor ensures precise sleeve length accuracy.

Does it include inspection and rejection?
Yes. The inspection rejection system detects high, low, and no‑label conditions.

Which shrink tunnel options are available?
Hot‑air, infrared, and steam tunnels are available to match materials and containers.