Q: What's the difference of "Steam Shrink Tunnel" and "Shrink Tunnel?
A: Steam Shrink Tunnel is one of three major types of Shrink Tunnels. Other two types are Hot Air Convection Tunnel and Radiant Infrared Tunnel.
Q: How to choose a type of Shrink Tunnel?
A: Basically, a Hot Air Convection Tunnel is used for tamper evident sleeve; a Radiant Infrared Tunnel is good for dark color
neckbands; a Steam Shrink Tunnel is the best option for full body sleeve.
Q: What tunnel is recommended when graphics and registration are critical?
A: Steam Shrink Tunnel. It provides even but not excessive temperature so that the graphics and registration can be kept precisely and maintain good shape.
Q: What tunnel is recommended for containers with volatile or aerosol products?
A: Steam Shrink Tunnel. Volatile or aerosol products are low-flash and inflammable. Steam Shrink Tunnel supplies even but not excessive temperature. It shrinks wrappers evenly and quickly, and then cools containers down fast.
Q: What materials of sleeves are used for processing in a Steam Shrink Tunnel?
A: Mainly PVC, PET & OPS, while new varieties are being developed from time to time. PVC is the most common material which is the easiest to control. It is low-cost less but not environmentally friendly. PET has the highest shrink percentage. It is environmental and versatile that can be used with special attributes like a matte finish or velvety texture. OPS is one of the most expensive materials. It has the lowest vertical shrink and produces the most consistent result, particularly on squeeze bottles.
Q: What is the specialty of our Steam Shrink Tunnel?
A: We have special designs for multipurpose, a patented steam distribution system with tool-free adjustment, and a separate steam generator ideally for nearly any work space.
Q: Why us?
A: Attitude is altitude, then details can mean succeed or fail. Most of our technicians have been working in this industry for
over ten years. They are all experienced and always ready to help. Please send us samples of containers and sleeves before placing an order. We will use our Shrink Tunnel to test them well and find you a solution.