Full-body bottle sleeves
A route for 360-degree decoration, shaped-bottle presentation and high shelf impact.
Bottle sleeve applicators
Bottle Sleeve Applicators for Shrink Sleeve Labelling
Plan sleeve applicator machinery for bottles, including full-body shrink sleeves, bottle neck bands, partial sleeve labels and integrated shrink tunnels.
Bottle sleeve applicatorNeck bandsFull-body sleevesPET bottlesGlass bottles
Bottle sleeving
Sleeve applicators for round, shaped and tapered bottles.
Bottle sleeve applicators can be specified for full-body sleeve labels, partial body sleeves, neck bands and tamper-evident cap seals. The key variables are bottle stability, shape, shoulder profile, sleeve length, label position and the route through the shrink tunnel.
Round bottles are usually simpler to handle than oval, square, tapered or lightweight bottles. Irregular shapes can still be good candidates for shrink sleeves, but samples should be checked before final specification.
Useful bottle details
- Bottle height and diameter
- Material: PET, HDPE, glass or other
- Filled and empty stability
- Cap and shoulder shape
- Required sleeve position
- Target bottles per minute
Bottle neck bands
Tamper-evident bands over caps and closures after capping and before final packing.
Sleeve tunnel planning
Shrink quality depends on the sleeve material, tunnel type, bottle geometry and conveyor dwell time.
FAQ
Sleeve applicator questions
Can a bottle sleeve applicator handle shaped bottles?
Often yes, but shaped, tapered and lightweight bottles need sample testing to confirm handling and shrink quality.
What details are needed for a bottle sleeving quote?
Bottle dimensions, material, photos, cap style, sleeve lay-flat, cut length, sleeve position, output and layout are the most useful starting points.
Project support
Send the container, sleeve and output details before you choose a machine.
A useful sleeve applicator shortlist starts with the real pack: container shape, sleeve lay-flat, cut length, required position, tunnel type, production speed and line layout.