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	Shanklin T-7F Specifications Drawings

A Dependable Top Performer That's All About Value!

Value Performer; Built to Last

If shrink-wrapping your product doesn't require anything more complex than fixed height top air and a standard-duty conveyor, then the hard-working, economical Shanklin Model T -7F Shrink Tunnel is for you. It gives you all of the rugged and reliable service your packaging production demands-plus a variety of convenient standard features. This is a value engineered workhorse.

Description

SHANKLIN Shrink Tunnels solve difficult problems resulting from problem packages, high speed operation of automatic wrapping machinery, and difficult to handle shrink films. The SHANKLIN Model T -71F Shrink Tunnel will provide the heavy duty continuous service required by most present day packaging production.

The function of any shrink tunnel is to deliver heat to the film rapidly... more rapidly than the product can carry it away. Product exposure to heat must be brief, as heating of the product is not desirable.

The SHANKLIN Shrink Tunnel tailors the velocity and temperature of the air to favor the wrapping film. Large quantities of heated turbulent air are cascaded into direct contact with the package at velocities as high as 3,000 feet per minute. The air is hot enough to effect excellent uniform shrink, but is not so hot as to melt the wrapping film. This air circulates over 50 times per minute past a temperature controller sensing element that maintains uniform temperature throughout the tunnel, eliminating "hot spots".

As the package enters the shrink tunnel, air is directed from slots extending across the entire width of the bottom of the tunnel, causing the film on the bottom of the package to commence shrinking. As the package progresses through the shrink tunnel, air is directed from slots in both the top and bottom of the tunnel. When the package emerges, the film is completely shrunk to a neat, uniform appearance.

SHANKLIN Corporation's unrivaled experience in the design and manufacture of Shrink Tunnels will ensure the completed package is tightly wrapped with an attractive appearance. A comprehensive line of SHANKLIN Shrink Tunnels meets the needs of virtually all applications.

Construction

The SHANKLIN Model T -71F Shrink Tunnel is ruggedly built incorporating a heavy gauge steel exterior and a corrosion resistant interior. High velocity air is supplied by a 3/4 horsepower motor driving a high capacity, high pressure blower. The heaters are reliable finstrip (encased element) type. The conveyor belt is stainless steel mesh and is driven by a variable speed DC motor.

Operation

The SHANKLIN Model T7F is simple to operate. Set the temperature to accommodate the film being used. Adjust the conveyor drive to the proper speed. Set the variable air velocity control to accommodate the package characteristics and film type. The SHANKLIN T7F is now ready to perform.

The SHANKLIN T7F Shrink Tunnel is extremely stable and will hold its settings continuously without need for readjustment.

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