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Product Overview
This skin packaging system is made up of three components: an automatic infeed, the Shipmate skin packaging machine, and an automatic outfeed. For larger formats, the Master skin packaging machine is also available.
Features
- Shipmate Skin Packager (*Exchange with Master for larger skin area)
- PLC controls with Touch Screen Access
- Energy Saving Instant-On SpiradTM Oven
- Variable Speed Turbine Vacuum System
- EZ Infeed
- Power and Controls from host skin machine
- Soft-Start Eliminates Product Movement
- Optional Stationary Template for Loading Accuracy and Speed
- EZ Outfeed
- Protective Covers for Operator Safety
- Virtually Maintenance Free Design
- Rotocut die cutter
- Bi-Flex Cutting Principle (Cutting Force Concentrated Between 2 Pressure Rolls)
- Powered 6" Diameter Rigid Steel Pressure Rollers
- Heavy Duty Self Aligning Roller Bearings
Machine Specs & Options
Shipmate Skin Packager
Platen Size: 18” W, 24” L (46 W, 61 L cm)
Platen Clearance: Adjustable 6”-18” (15-46 cm)
Platen Height: 40” (102 cm)
Film Capacity: 20” W, 9” OD, 3” ID (51 W, 23 OD, 7.5 ID cm)
Overall Dimensions: 43” W, 39” D, 60” H (109 W, 99 D, 152 H cm)
Power Requirements: 208 Volt, 41 Amps, Single Phase
Air: 1 cfm @ 80psi
Vacuum (A): Hivac Turbine, 96 cfm, 6.5” Hg.
Vacuum (B): Turbine plus 1/4 HP Pos. Disp. Pump, 21 Gal. Tank, 25” Hg.
Weight (A): 500 lbs. (190 kg)
Weight (B): 575 lbs. (227 kg)
EZ Infeed
Max Card Size: 36” W, 36” L (91 W, 91 L cm)
Max Product Weight: 20 lbs. (9 kg)
Max Product Height: 5” (12 cm)
Overall Width: (1824/2430) 25” (64 cm); (2436/3036) 32” (81 cm)
Overall Length: (1824/2430) 47” (119 cm); (2436/3036) 53” (135 cm)
Height: Adjustable
Power Requirements: Supplied by Skin Machine
Air: .5 cfm @ 80 psi
Weight: 1000 lbs. (454 kg)
EZ Outfeed
Max Card Size: 36” W, 36” L (91 W, 91 L cm)
Max Product Weight: 20 lbs. (9 kg)
Max Product Height: 5” (12 cm)
Overall Width: (1824/2430) 31” (78 cm); (2436/3036) 36” (91 cm)
Overall Length: (1824/2430) 60” (152 cm); (2436/3036) 64” (162 cm)
Height: Adjustable
Power Requirements: Supplied by Skin Machine
Air: .5 cfm @ 80 psi
Weight: 575 lbs. (260 kg)
Videos
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Skin Packaging on Thrifty Pack
Skin Packaging, described by Bryan Rakovec, on the Thrifty Pack.
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Skin Packaging System with Rotocut die cutter
General Questions
What is skin packaging and how does it work?
- The skin packaging is a process in which heated film is draped over a product and onto a substrate, and a vacuum is utilized to draw the film down onto the package, creating a secure and attractive package.
- The skin package consists of: skin film, a heat activated coating on the film or the substrate, and a subtrate, either paperboard or corrugated.
- Heat Seal's Ampak division manufactures skin packaging machines Thrifty Pack, Shipmate, and the Master.
- To finish the process, die cut machines are often used to create an attractive package to display or transport. Ampak also manufactures automatic and semi-automatic die cutters: Rotomatic and Rotocut.
What are the benefits of skin packaging?
- Provides lock down product protection
- Provides full product visibility
- Contours to the shape of the product
- Secures loose products to the board, preventing lost kit parts
- Is great for hanging hook displays
- Reduces the need for protective packaging fillers, thus making it an economical packaging option
Troubleshooting
The film is not adhering to the substrate
- If using adhesive treated film, make sure the film is threaded with the adhesive coating facing the product and the substrate.
- If using adhesive backed card, make sure the adhesive is facing up.
- Make sure the film is heated so that it falls below the film frame about 1" before being drawn onto the film.
- If these do not work, contact your local Heat Seal distributor, or film supplier.
How do I get rid of wrinkles on the final package?
- Wrinkles, or excess film, is often caused because the film was heated for too long.
- Depending on the height of the product off of the substrate, the film should heat until it is approximately 1 inch below the flim frame before being drawn down on the product.