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Automatic PVC sleeve applicator

LU-STB151 Automatic PVC Sleeve Applicator

A compact automatic shrink sleeve applicator for bottle sleeves, half-body sleeves and tamper-evident neck bands, normally specified with a matched heat or steam shrink tunnel.

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Up to 100 bottles/minBottle dia. <64 mm110V / 220VFull, half or tamper sleeves

Where this machine fits

LU-STB151 for real sleeve applicator projects.

Bottle sleeves, half sleeves, cap seals and tamper-evident neck bands for small to medium production.

This page gives a practical shortlist view. Final selection should still be confirmed against your actual container samples, sleeve material, sleeve lay-flat, cut length, target output and tunnel requirements.

Send bottle diameter, bottle height, sleeve lay-flat, sleeve cut length, band position and the tunnel route you plan to use.

Best-fit applications

  • Neck-band and cap-seal applications
  • Full or half-body sleeve labels on smaller bottles
  • Lines that already have or need a separate shrink tunnel
  • Projects where changeover and compact footprint matter

Technical overview

LU-STB151 key specifications.

Use these figures as a starting point for line planning. Customisation, tooling and sample testing can change the final specification.

Sleeve functionsFull-body, half-body and tamper-evident sleeves
Working speedUp to about 100 bottles/minute
Bottle diameterLess than 64 mm
Voltage110V or 220V, 50–60Hz
Power600 W
Approx. machine size2040 × 900 × 2071.5 mm
Typical useFood, beverage, cosmetics and chemical bottle sleeving

Related Lancing LU models

Compare this model with other sleeve applicator routes.

Different packs may need a compact applicator, a complete applicator-plus-tunnel line, rotary sleeve handling or horizontal product transport.

LU-STB150L Bottle Sleeve Labelling and Shrink Tunnel LineLU-UDTB50 Rotary Shrink Sleeve LabelerLU-HSL1 Horizontal Shrink Sleeve LabelerAll sleeve applicator machines

Project support

Send samples and sleeve data before committing to a model.

Lancing can review the container, sleeve, tunnel route, utilities, output and layout before recommending the correct sleeve applicator configuration.

Send project details

Application qualification

Turn the LU-STB151 reference data into a container-and-sleeve specification.

The published bottle diameter and speed are a shortlist, not proof that every sleeve lay-flat, cut length or container geometry within that diameter will run. The actual reel must open over the selected former or mandrel, cut cleanly and reach the intended position before the separate shrink process.

Define the short band, half-body sleeve or full-body sleeve as a finished pack requirement. This gives the trial clear measurements for top and bottom position, seam orientation, perforation and artwork rather than relying only on whether the sleeve shrinks.

Specification pointPublished referenceApplication proof required
ContainerBottle diameter stated as less than 64 mmConfirm the full geometry, height, closure, filled stability and conveyor contact through application and tunnel transfer.
OutputUp to about 100 bottles/minuteProve sustained good output with the actual sleeve cut length, container pitch, tunnel and agreed reject criteria.
Sleeve functionFull-body, half-body and tamper-evident sleevesApprove the finished coverage, band position, perforation and artwork result for each format.
Electrical reference110 V or 220 V, 50–60 Hz; published power 600 WConfirm the supplied configuration, site connection and the separate tunnel utility requirements in the final quotation.
Machine envelopeApprox. 2040 × 900 × 2071.5 mmCheck service access, reel loading, operator position, guarding, conveyor height and removal routes on the site layout.

Sleeve data that still controls selection

Provide lay-flat, cut length, film type, thickness, seam, reel direction and any registration mark. Those values are not replaced by the published bottle-diameter figure because they determine the feed path, opening clearance and cutter cycle.

For tamper bands, identify the finished band height and perforation relative to the cap or lid. For full or half sleeves, identify the artwork and barcode areas that must remain stable through shrink.

Separate the applicator from the tunnel result

Retain unshrunk samples to confirm cut quality, height and twist before the tunnel. Then record the tunnel recipe and inspect the cooled pack for shrink finish, artwork distortion, barcode readability and any effect on the container or closure.

A clean tunnel result depends on a correctly applied sleeve, so application and shrink faults should not be assessed as one undifferentiated defect.

Compact-line changeover

List all required formers, mandrels, guides and settings for the proposed range. Confirm access for reel changes, film threading, cutter cleaning and normal operator recovery after a stop.

Where the applicator is added to an existing conveyor, check pitch control, side guides and the interface signal that prevents containers arriving while the sleeve feed is not ready.

Evidence pack for quotation and trial

  • Bottle samples with cap, shoulder and filled-weight information
  • Sleeve lay-flat, cut length, film, thickness, seam and reel direction
  • Registration-mark or fixed-cut method and print-repeat drawing
  • Finished sleeve position, perforation and barcode criteria
  • Target good output and representative sample quantities
  • Separate tunnel route, utilities, layout and downstream handling
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Buyer questions

Turn the LU-STB151 reference data into a container-and-sleeve specification. buyer questions

Does a bottle diameter below 64 mm guarantee compatibility?

No. Height, shoulder, closure, stability, sleeve dimensions and the intended tunnel must also be qualified with samples.

What lay-flat and cut-length range does the LU-STB151 accept?

The current page does not publish a confirmed range. Supply the actual sleeve drawing and reel so the required former, feed and cutter arrangement can be confirmed.

Can the machine apply a short tamper band?

Tamper-evident sleeves are included in the stated functions, but the cap geometry, finished band height, perforation and tunnel result still require approval.

Is a shrink tunnel included?

The page describes the applicator as normally specified with a matched heat or steam tunnel. The final tunnel scope and utilities should be stated in the quotation.

How should the published speed be tested?

Agree a representative container and sleeve, a sustained run duration, good-pack criteria, allowed interruptions and the tunnel conditions used for the test.

Can the applicator be installed on an existing conveyor?

Potentially, subject to conveyor height, container pitch, stability, controls, footprint and the entry and exit conditions around the machine.

LU-STB151 control window

Qualify compact vertical application at the cutter, placement point and tunnel entry.

The published bottle reference for the LU-STB151 is a diameter below 64 mm. That is an initial size gate rather than a complete container envelope: the source data does not state a universal bottle-height range, shoulder limit or stability limit. Those points should be confirmed with the actual filled and empty packs before the format is accepted.

Process pointControl to defineEvidence from the format trial
Reel feed and registrationSleeve material, thickness, lay-flat, seam, reel direction, print repeat and registration-mark positionThe intended reel tracks and feeds without uncontrolled drift, and registered cuts remain aligned through starts and stops.
CutterCut length, edge quality, perforation relationship and the approved artwork revisionRetained unshrunk sleeves show a repeatable cut with no damage that later opens or distorts in the tunnel.
Bottle presentationContainer pitch, guide contact, filled weight, closure, shoulder and conveyor stabilityThe bottle reaches the application point upright and the sleeve is placed without twist or uncontrolled height variation.
Sleeve functionFull-body, half-body or tamper-band coverage with defined top and bottom datumsPre-tunnel samples meet placement requirements and cooled packs retain the approved coverage, perforation and artwork position.
Rate conditionActual sleeve cut length, bottle pitch, tunnel route, run duration, allowed interventions and reject categoriesThe quoted duty is supported by sustained good output rather than an isolated cycle at the published maximum.

Separate neck-band and body-sleeve acceptance criteria

A short tamper band makes cut position, closure coverage and perforation behaviour critical. A body sleeve places more demand on opening, drop, shoulder clearance, artwork distortion and the shrink profile. Where one machine is expected to run both, approve each function as its own format with its own tooling, settings and tunnel recipe.

The published machine envelope of approximately 2040 × 900 × 2071.5 mm should be placed on the site layout with reel loading, guarding, operator access, maintenance clearance and conveyor interfaces shown. The separate tunnel footprint and utilities also need to be included.

When to compare another LU route

Compare the LU-STB150L integrated line where a broader published bottle range and matched tunnel scope are required. Compare the LU-HSL1 horizontal route where slim or lightweight products cannot be presented reliably upright.

Use the sample-testing method and shrink-tunnel guide to define the evidence before ordering.

Send LU-STB151 samples and sleeve data