Automatic Tube Bundling & Shrink Wrapping Machines
High-Speed Tube Bundlers for Cosmetic, Personal Care and Medical Products
Polypack's TUBE Series automatic tube bundling machines are engineered to collate, arrange and shrink wrap squeeze tubes into secure multipacks. Using patented robotic pick-and-place technology, these systems efficiently handle unstable and difficult-to-package tubes while reducing manual handling and unnecessary packaging materials.
Designed for cosmetic, personal care and medical applications, Polypack tube shrink bundlers produce 3-, 4- and 6-pack configurations at speeds up to 180 tubes per minute.
Available in single-lane and dual-lane configurations, the TUBE Series can automatically invert tubes to create compact, stable bundles without the need for individual chipboard cartons or corrugated dividers.
For complete end-of-line automation, an optional integrated case packer is available.
High-Speed Tube Bundling Up to 180 Tubes per Minute
TUBE
90/180
Packs per Minute
The Polypack TUBE Series automatically forms shrink-wrapped multipacks of unstable or difficult-to-collate tubes. Single-lane and dual-lane configurations are available for 3-packs, 4-packs, 6-packs and other custom tube bundle patterns.
POLYPACK TUBE SPECS
Intermittent Motion
Offset, Bucket Conveyor
Dual-roll LDPE
Single or Dual Lane
Horizontal Seal Bar
Automatic Tube Bundling and Shrink Wrapping
The Polypack Tube shrink wrap machine series saves money by eliminating inner chipboard cartons and dividers in a master case.
Using Polypack’s patented pick and place technology to pick up tubes and place them directly onto film for shrink wrapping, eliminates any additional transfers.
The Polypack Tube shrink wrapper machine series can package:
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Pouches and small, lightweight bags,
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Tubes in 3-packs, with or without inversion, and
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Tubes in 4-packs or 6-packs for distribution.
Shrink wrapping up to 180 tubes/minute, the Polypack Tube packaging machine series is also available with an optional integrated case packer.
The advantages of robotic pick and place tube shrink wrapping include:
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Automatic adjustments provide for quick & easy changeovers,
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Patented pick & place system makes one-time transfer process,
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Creating compact bundles by inverting tubes to increase bundle rigidity, and
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Reducing packaging costs, space, and labor costs by eliminating chipboard and corrugated dividers inside a master case.
Automatic Tube Bundling for Difficult-to-Handle Products
Squeeze tubes present unique packaging challenges due to their tapered shapes, lightweight construction and tendency to shift during conveying.
Polypack's automatic tube bundlers use robotic pick-and-place technology to precisely position tubes for shrink wrapping. This controlled handling allows manufacturers to create consistent multipacks while minimizing product transfers.
Cosmetic Tube Shrink Wrapping & Multipack Packaging
Polypack tube packaging machines provide automated bundling solutions for cosmetic creams, lotions, sunscreen, personal care products and medical tubes.
The TUBE Series can arrange and invert tubes to create compact 3-, 4- and 6-pack configurations. Shrink film securely holds the products together, reducing the need for additional chipboard packaging materials.
High-Speed Tube Bundling Machines
The Polypack TUBE Series is available in single-lane and dual-lane configurations with production speeds up to 180 tubes per minute.
Automatic adjustments simplify changeovers between compatible tube sizes and bundle configurations. An optional integrated case packer can further automate the packaging process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tube Bundling Machines
What is an automatic tube bundling machine?
An automatic tube bundling machine groups individual squeeze tubes into multipacks using automated product handling and packaging equipment. Polypack's TUBE Series uses robotic pick-and-place technology to arrange tubes before securing them in shrink film.
Can cosmetic tubes be shrink wrapped into multipacks?
Yes. Polypack's tube shrink wrapping machines can automatically bundle cosmetic and personal care tubes into compact 3-, 4- and 6-pack configurations.
How fast can an automatic tube bundler operate?
Polypack's TUBE Series can process up to 180 tubes per minute, depending on the machine configuration and packaging application.
Can squeeze tubes be bundled without individual cartons?
Yes. Polypack's automatic tube bundling systems can eliminate individual chipboard cartons and corrugated dividers in compatible packaging applications.
Can a tube bundling machine automatically invert tubes?
Yes. Polypack's TUBE Series can automatically invert and arrange squeeze tubes to create compact, stable multipacks.
“As part of our ongoing initiative to reduce overall costs through automation, the Polypack automated tube bundler was successfully launched. A structured startup ladder helped our operators and maintenance team apply the knowledge gained during training, and the machine ramped up quickly and efficiently.
This new bundler has allowed us to eliminate cardboard inner packs and reduce manual packing labor, resulting in over $400M+ in annual savings, primarily in material costs. Additionally, by removing manual packing, we've increased line speed by 20%, unlocking even more cost-saving potential.”
— Petty Manthe, New Product Introduction Project Leader, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
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