Axon 14 oz ThermoFlow Shrink Tunnel & EZ-150SL Shrink Sleeve Applicator, 2023

Axon EZ-150SL Shrink Sleeve Applicator (2023)

General Performance

Speed: Up to ~150 containers per minute (depending on container size and film) — ideal for moderate volume operations like craft beverages and specialty packaging.

Film Lay-flat Width: Approximately 50 mm to 200 mm (2″ to ~8″) typical range.

Film Thickness: ~40 µm to 70 µm (1.5–3 mil) standard film range.

Container Diameter Range: Often ~30 mm (~1.2″) up to typical beverage/bottle widths (~100–125 mm), but exact range depends on your tooling and change parts.

Machine Features

Applicator Type: Mandrel-style with servo film feed and cut-to-length control.

Controls: PLC + HMI touchscreen for recipe and format control.

Frame: Stainless steel construction (industrial).

Changeovers: Tool-less or quick changeover capability between formats/sizes.

Utility Needs: Typical single-phase electrical service (varies by installed options); air usually required for pneumatics.

Typical Applications

Full body, partial body, tamper-evident, and multi-pack shrink sleeves.

Axon ThermoFlow Low Pressure Steam Shrink Tunnel (2023)

Heating System

Type: Integrated low pressure steam shrink tunnel with built-in steam generator. No external boiler required.

Steam Pressure: ~15 PSI low pressure system (self-contained).

Steam Controls: Adjustable steam application for container size and sleeve type.

Condensate Collection: Built-in for efficient operation and cleanliness.

Tunnel & Conveyor

Design: Stainless steel frame with tunnel housing and conveyor sized to match the applicator speed.

Container Range: Typically suitable for 1″–6″ OD containers — up to ~12″ tall, depending on configuration.

Conveyor Length & Width: Varies by model/integrator; one used system example shows ~36″ tunnel with ~217″ total conveyor length (from applicator through tunnel & outfeed).

Changeovers & Integration

Tool-less Changeovers: Quick adjustments for different container formats.

Integration: Designed to match the EZ-150SL conveyor speed and control logic so the applicator → tunnel → downstream conveyors are synchronized.