Steam quality as the key factor in the sleeving process
Sleever machines are a central component of modern filling and packaging lines. They are used above all in the beverage industry and in food production to label products over their full surface with shrink sleeves.
One thing is decisive for the shrinking process: high-quality, clean and precisely controllable steam. Our electric steam generators for sleever machines deliver exactly the steam quality required for even shrink results and maximum process reliability.
Why steam is so decisive for sleever machines
In the sleeving process, steam is used in the shrink tunnel to make the plastic film conform exactly to the contours of the product. The quality of the steam directly influences the shrink quality of the sleeves, the appearance of the end product and the process stability of the entire filling line.
Insufficiently controlled or contaminated steam can lead to creasing, uneven shrinking or even to production downtime.
Requirements for steam generators in sleeving applications
A modern steam generator for shrink tunnels has to meet high technical requirements: constant steam temperature and constant steam pressure for reproducible results in the running production process.
Fast response times are ideal where production speeds change and filling lines are dynamic. Clean, dry steam without residues and of consistently high quality is a prerequisite for stable results.
High energy efficiency is achieved through decentralised steam generation directly at the machine, and a compact construction allows easy integration immediately at the sleever machine. In the food industry in particular, the choice of materials also plays a decisive role.
Food-compliant steam generation through stainless steel
An essential advantage of our systems is the consistent design of all relevant components: all steam-carrying and water-carrying parts of our electric steam generators are made entirely of stainless steel.
This makes our steam generators ideal for use in the food industry, the beverage industry and in hygienically sensitive production environments. You get food-compliant steam without any risk of contamination from unsuitable materials, corrosion-resistant components for a long service life and hygienically safe steam generation – especially with open shrink tunnels or sensitive products.
Advantages of electric steam generators for sleever lines
Compared with central steam systems, electric steam generators for shrink tunnels offer numerous advantages: decentralised steam generation directly at the sleever machine, minimal pipework losses, very short heat-up times, precise controllability and flexible use in new and existing installations.
Conclusion: the right steam generator for sleever machines
A high-quality steam generator for sleever machines is decisive for product quality, efficiency and process reliability. Our electric systems offer precisely controllable steam for perfect shrink results, 100 % stainless steel in all steam-carrying and water-carrying components and food-compliant steam generation for the highest hygiene requirements.
This makes them the ideal solution for demanding sleeving processes in the food and packaging industry.
