Aurora Shrink Sleever - Label Application on Bottles

The Aurora Shrink Sleever delivers dependable shrink sleeve application at speeds up to 300 containers per minute, making it an excellent choice for personal care, cosmetic, household, and consumer product packaging. Aurora models support a wide range of applications including multi‑pack sleeves, full‑body shrink sleeves, and tamper‑evident bands.

Configurations are available for specialized needs: small‑diameter cylindrical products can run at speeds up to 400 cpm, while trunnion‑style models operate between 120 and 300 cpm to provide stable handling for bottles and other challenging shapes.

To maximize line efficiency, the Aurora offers tool‑less container changeovers completed in under ten minutes, simplifying both operation and maintenance. The system integrates smoothly with upstream and downstream equipment and can be paired with high‑performance shrink tunnels utilizing hot‑air, infrared, or steam technology to achieve consistent shrink results across various sleeve materials.

Aurora machines incorporate EtherNet/IP communications for fast integration with for operator‑friendly controls. Multiple perforation options are available—including horizontal, T‑style, and vertical—to accommodate application and opening requirements. Electric container height adjustment enables quick recipe changes and flexible production across multiple bottle formats.

Axon also offers a broad family of shrink sleeve and tamper‑evident systems ranging from 5 to 800 containers per minute, along with compatible shrink tunnel technologies, providing scalable solutions for diverse application needs.

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FAQs

What speeds can the Aurora Shrink Sleever achieve?
The Aurora runs up to 300 cpm for most bottle applications, with small‑diameter configurations reaching 400 cpm and trunnion‑style models operating between 120 and 300 cpm.

What types of sleeves can Aurora apply?
Aurora handles full‑body sleeves, multi‑pack sleeves, and tamper‑evident bands, offering flexibility across personal care and consumer product lines.

What shrink tunnel options are compatible?
Aurora systems can be paired with hot‑air, infrared, or steam shrink tunnels, depending on material requirements and container shapes.

How long do changeovers take?
Container changeovers are tool‑less and are typically completed in under ten minutes, improving uptime and production flow.

Does the Aurora offer perforation options?
Yes. Aurora supports horizontal, T‑style, and vertical perforation formats to match application and opening requirements.

Is the system easy to integrate and operate?
Yes. Aurora equipment includes EtherNet/IP integration and electric height adjustment, making it easy to configure and operate across multiple SKUs.