AH15 Automatic Half-Tray Shrink Wrapping Machine
The KOMAL AH15 Automatic Half-Tray Shrink Wrapping Machine is designed for bottled water and beverage packaging applications. It combines automatic bottle grouping, cardboard half-tray handling, hot melt gluing, PE film wrapping, and heat shrinking in one continuous packaging process.
With a maximum packaging speed of 18 packs per minute, Siemens PLC control, flexible packaging configurations, and reliable shrink tunnel performance, the AH15 provides an efficient end-of-line packaging solution for beverage production facilities requiring stable and secure half-tray packaging.
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Product Overview
The KOMAL AH15 is an automatic half-tray shrink wrapping machine designed for bottled water and beverage packaging applications.
The machine integrates automatic bottle conveying and grouping, cardboard half-tray handling, hot melt gluing, PE film feeding, sealing, cutting, and heat shrinking into a continuous end-of-line packaging process.
The cardboard half-tray provides additional support for grouped bottles, while the PE shrink film helps maintain package stability during handling, storage, and transportation.
With a maximum packaging speed of 18 packs per minute, the AH15 offers a flexible automated packaging solution for beverage production facilities handling different bottle sizes and pack configurations.
Key Features
- Automatic Half-Tray Packaging: Combines bottle grouping, cardboard half-tray handling, hot melt gluing, PE film wrapping, and heat shrinking in a continuous packaging process.
- Flexible Bottle Grouping: Supports various bottle grouping arrangements to meet different production and packaging requirements.
- Siemens PLC and Touchscreen Control: Enables convenient operation, packaging parameter adjustment, production monitoring, and selection of stored packaging programs.
- Pneumatic Sealing and Cutting: Pneumatic mechanisms coordinate bottle pushing, heat sealing, and film cutting operations.
- Adjustable Packaging Speed: Frequency inverter control provides continuous speed adjustment and supports coordination with upstream equipment.
- Accurate Film Feeding: Proximity switches regulate film feeding length for consistent wrapping performance.
- Uniform Heat Shrinking: A three-fan air circulation system helps distribute heat evenly throughout the shrink tunnel.
- Efficient Package Cooling: High-volume cooling helps stabilize finished shrink-wrapped packages.
- Heat-Resistant Conveyor System: A Teflon conveyor belt provides heat resistance and stable product transport through the shrink tunnel.
- Automatic Monitoring and Protection: Bottle shortage detection, automatic stopping, alarms, and fault indication help operators identify packaging interruptions.
- Durable Industrial Construction: A protective-coated carbon steel frame and stainless steel components support reliable operation and convenient maintenance.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AH15 |
| Packaging Speed | Up to 18 packs/min |
| Overall Machine Dimensions | L14000 × W1250 × H2350 mm |
| Maximum Package Size | L420 × W280 × H350 mm |
| Shrink Film Material | PE |
| Film Thickness | 0.03–0.15 mm |
| Shrink Tunnel Temperature | 160–260°C (adjustable) |
| Total Installed Power | 40 kW |
| Actual Operating Power | Approx. 30 kW |
| Power Supply | 380 V / 50–60 Hz |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 3,000 kg |
| Air Pressure | 0.6–0.8 MPa |
| Working Noise | ≤65 dB |
| Infeed Conveyor Width | 541 mm |
| Conveyor Height | 1050–1150 mm (height adjustment: ±50 mm) |
| Shrink Tunnel Dimensions | L4200 × W1100 × H1700 mm |
Main Components
| Component | Brand / Specification |
|---|---|
| PLC Control System | Siemens, Germany – 1 set |
| Touchscreen | Siemens, Germany – 1 set |
| Hot Melt Glue Machine | Robatech, Switzerland – 1 set |
| Pneumatic Components | AIRTAC, Taiwan |
| Frequency Inverters | TECO, Taiwan – 2 sets |
| Photoelectric Switch | Autonics, South Korea – 1 piece |
| Proximity Switches | Autonics, South Korea – 4 pieces |
| AC Contactors | Schneider, France – 9 pieces |
| Intermediate Relays | OMRON – 12 pieces |
| Heating Tubes | Stainless steel finned heating tubes – 12 pieces |
| Conveyor Belt | Heat-resistant Teflon conveyor belt |
| Drive Motors and Gear Reducers | HEMEI motor, Shanghai, and Taili worm gear reducer, Zhenjiang |
Applicable Bottle Sizes
The AH15 is suitable for grouped packaging of bottled water and beverages in different container sizes, using cardboard half-tray support and PE shrink film.
Small and Medium Bottle Capacities
- 350 mL
- 500 mL
- 550 mL
- 600 mL
Large Bottle Capacities
- 1 L
- 1.5 L
- 2 L
- 2.5 L
The machine can be configured for different bottle dimensions through appropriate mechanical adjustments and packaging parameter settings.
For canned beverage products, half-tray packaging is recommended to improve package stability.
Typical Pack Configurations
The AH15 supports flexible packaging configurations ranging from 6 to 24 bottles per pack, with different grouping arrangements available according to bottle dimensions and packaging requirements. A 4-bottle configuration is also listed among the applicable formats for larger bottles.
For 350–600 mL Bottles
| Configuration | Bottles per Pack |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 | 24 |
| 4 × 5 | 20 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
For 1–2.5 L Bottles
| Configuration | Bottles per Pack |
|---|---|
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 2 × 3 | 6 |
| 2 × 2 | 4 |
Additional grouping arrangements within the supported range can be configured according to bottle dimensions, cardboard half-tray specifications, and production requirements.
Quick Format Changeover
The AH15 is designed for efficient format changeover under standard operating conditions:
- Bottle Size Changeover: Approximately 20 minutes.
- Pack Configuration Changeover: Approximately 10 minutes when bottle height and neck diameter remain unchanged.
These changeover times apply to the standard machine configuration under the specified conditions.
Customization Options
The AH15 can be configured to accommodate different bottle capacities, cardboard half-tray dimensions, packaging arrangements, and production line requirements.
Available customization options include:
- Cardboard Half-Tray Design: Customized half-tray dimensions and cardboard specifications.
- Bottle Grouping and Pack Formats: Flexible grouping arrangements for different packaging requirements.
- Bottle Size Change Parts: Mechanical adjustments and change parts for different bottle sizes.
- Conveyor Height: Height adjustment to suit different production line requirements.
- Packaging Programs: Stored packaging settings and adjustable operating parameters for different product specifications.
- Production Line Integration: Integration with upstream filling and conveying equipment.
- Packaging Configuration: Adjustments to meet specific customer packaging requirements.
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