Shrink Wrapping Equipment

Essentialy there are two common ways to shrink wrapp packages. One is low cost and manual. The other is more expensive and automatic.

Manual Shrink Wrapper
These work by inserting what you will shrink wrap (box, etc.) between a folded sheet of shrink film and depressing a heat-sealing arm. The heat from the arm will cut and seal the shrink film. You then turn the package 90 degrees and seal the remaining open side of the film. A hand-held heat gun is then used to shrink the package to give it a tight, attractive package. The process takes about 20 seconds, making it possible to shrink wrap about 150 packages an hour.

Automatic, or 'One Step', Shrink Wrapper Operation
One Step shrink wrappers are trivial to use. The package to be shrink wrapped is put on a loading tray between the two layers of shrink wrap film. The package is then moved into the heating sealing area and a hood is lowered. Then, after the package has been sealed, the hood is opened. Most 'One Step' machines can complete the process in about 10 seconds, meaning that a fast worker can complete 300 packages an hour.