B&H Labeling Systems:
Endura® Shrink Sleeve Labeling System
Wednesday, October 18, 2006

B&H Labeling Systems introduces the new Endura® Sleeve
System, a shrink sleeve labeling system for applying and shrinking full body
sleeve labels on a variety of container types, sizes and shapes. The Endura
Sleeve System features a unique cutter assembly, which improves cut accuracy
and reduces scrap while minimizing maintenance. Designed for durability and
dependability, the system’s simple elegance also eases operation and speeds
changeover.
B&H’s Endura Sleeve System is comprised of an Endura SLS sleeve applicator
and one or two Endura SLT shrink tunnel modules, depending on the
application. These integrated systems handle round, square, rectangular and
oval containers with and without contours, from 2 to 4.8 inches in diameter
and from 2 to 12 inches in height, at speeds up to 400 cpm.
With fewer change parts, the Endura Sleeve System speeds changeover. One
operator can change over both the label applicator and the shrink tunnel in
only 15 minutes.
The Endura SLS sleeve applicator features a unique cutter assembly that
improves cut accuracy, reduces scrap and minimizes both maintenance and the
cost of spare parts. Unlike traditional rotary or guillotine cutting
mechanisms used on other sleeve systems, the Endura cutter assembly uses a
ring that is activated by a series of low voltage solenoids that compress
the cutter holders, which in turn drive the blades through the sleeve label
material. This cutter assembly, together with an anodized mandrel and
servo-driven label feed system, allows the Endura Sleeve System to achieve a
cut accuracy of +/- 0.5 mm, which reduces sleeve label material scrap to
only 0.5 percent.
The Endura SLT shrink tunnel module uses carefully controlled steam,
distributed through a series of adjustable, perforated stainless steel tubes
contained within an insulated enclosure and served by a steam exhaust
extraction system. This design assures even shrinking of the sleeve label
material and eliminates container distortion. Coaxial tubes, in which each
steam tube is encased within an insulating tube, reduce energy consumption
and produce a dryer steam with less condensation.
The Endura Sleeve System is durable and dependable. With its combination of
shrink labeling expertise, world class technology and an established sales
and service organization that includes offices in the U.S. and Mexico, B&H
is positioned to offer customers an unparalleled value proposition to
achieve low total cost of ownership.
Ideal for food, beverage, dairy and retail packaged products packed in
glass, plastic and metal containers that are shrink labeled with PVC, PET,
OPS or OPP material, the Endura Sleeve System produces attractive containers
that stand out on store shelves.
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