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The LX-100 Shrink Sleeve Label and Tamper Evident Band Applicator

The LX-100 Shrink Sleeve Label and Tamper Evident Band applicator from American Film & Machinery is an economy level labeling machine designed for middle, full body, and full body and cap applications. The LX-100 is designed for low to moderate production rates and is a perfect solution for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health and beauty, consumer goods, chemical, and other manufactured goods.

Industrial Strength Design, User Flexibility

The LX-100 is an efficient single-head mandrel style labeling system engineered to meet the demand of your workflow. Designed for single shift operation, LX-100’s simple and low maintenance design allows for quick film change and maximum uptime. LX-100’s compact housing is constructed from 304 grade stainless steel to provide strength and reduce vibration while offering quiet operation. Product runs are programmed with the user-friendly touch-screen control interface HMI, featuring standard and custom menus that can be password protected for an added layer of security.

Engineered for Versatility

Every LX Series machine is designed with servo driven, PLC controlled label drive rollers, cutter assembly, and label shooting wheels to provide accurate and consistent shrink sleeve labeling. LX-100 has been engineered to handle oval and round containers made of plastic, glass, or metal at speeds of up to 80CPM. Users also have the option of purchasing additional mandrels for non-cylindrical containers. The multiple blade rotational cutting mechanism provides extremely smooth, even cutting of film thickness of 35 microns up to 70 microns.

The multiple-blade rotational cutting mechanism provides smooth and even cutting at high speeds.

Product runs are programmed with the user-friendly touchscreen control interface.

The bullet style mandrel is ideal for oval and round containers made of plastic, glass, or metal.

Easy-to-use hand crank allows for ideal height adjustment on virtually any conveyor.

STANDARD COMPONENTS OF THE LX-100

  • Round cylindrical mandrel
  • Cutter assembly
  • Single timing screw unit
  • Photo eye for registered cutting
  • Label brush down device
  • Single roll unwind and tension control

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LX-100

  • Power: 3 Phase 220/380/400/440V 50/60Hz
  • Film Thickness: 0.035mm – 0.07mm
  • Film Lay Flat: 40mm – 170mm
  • Cut Length: 40mm – 200mm
  • Machine Dimensions: 904mm (W) x 1462.5mm (L) x 1540-1960mm (H) 35.6” (W) x 57.6” (L) x 60.6” – 77.2” (W)
  • Speed: 20 – 80CPM

OPTIONAL FEATURES & COMPONENTS FOR THE LX-100

  • Mandrel for non-cylindrical containers
  • Vertical and T perforation units
  • Label tamp down device
  • Date code / lot code printer
  • Dual timing screw assembly