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Shrink Sleeving Assessment Questionniare

How do you know whether your package is a candidate for shrink sleeve labeling?
There are certain questions you can answer to provide an indication. Fill out the fields below to help in your search for the most attractive way to decorate your products and build your brand.

Container Information & Attributes

Is your container a rigid package?
Pouches and very soft packages do not lend themselves to shrink sleeving.
Most containers that are shrink sleeved are under 14" in height and 8" in diameter. Very large containers are rarely shrink sleeve labeled.
Do you plan to run different container sizes in the future?
Before quoting specific shrink equipment, consideration is made for any future projects since some systems are more versatile than others.
Will your container be empty when shrink sleeved?
Empty or full is possible, but it will make a difference in the equipment that is used.
Does your container require tamper evidence?
Shrink sleeves can be extended over the closure and perforated to provide a tamper evident feature. Analysis of your container will be needed to determine if this is possible.
Are there other products in your category decorated with shrink sleeves now?
If your products are of similar dimensions, that is a good indicator that shrink sleeving is a viable option for decoration.

Facility & Production Line Attributes

This will be used in specifying an application machine model as well as shrink tunnels.
Is steam allowed in your plant?*
Many labeling applications include steam tunnels to provide the shrinking of the sleeve labels. Steam is most forgiving and always produces excellent results. Dry Heat, Infrared, and Convection Hot Air Tunnels are available when steam is not permitted in a facility.
Are you currently using other shrink sleeve machinery or technology?
Knowing what type of machines are currently being used for your products will help inform our recommendations for replacements, modifications, or add-on features.

Who should receive the results?