DCM USIMECA Sleeve 3

DCM USIMECA Sleeve 3, a professional shrink sleeve forming and gluing machine for the production of shrink sleeve tubes from printed or unprinted shrink films. This machine represents an attractive opportunity for label converters, flexible packaging printers and packaging producers who want to enter or expand into the shrink sleeve market without investing in a new machine. Machine Summary Manufacturer: DCM USIMECA Model: Sleeve 3 Machine type: Shrink sleeve forming and gluing machine Year of manufacture: 2014 Country of origin: France Current location: Germany Condition: Used machine Reported usage: Very low usage according to seller information Current counter display: 0 shown on display FGT Condition Rating: 8/10 Offer basis: FCA Germany Why This Machine Is Interesting The DCM USIMECA Sleeve 3 is designed for the production of shrink sleeve tubes from flat shrink film material. The machine forms the material into a sleeve tube, applies the glue seam precisely and rewinds the finished sleeve material for further converting or application. It is especially suitable for the production of shrink sleeves for:

• Bottles
• Cans
• Cosmetic packaging
• Food packaging
• Pharmaceutical products
• Household products
• Promotional packaging

This machine offers a very attractive entry into shrink sleeve production, especially for customers who want to expand their label and packaging portfolio with a professional industrial machine at a reasonable investment level.Compared to the original new price of approximately EUR 110,000, this machine offers excellent value for money. Technical Data Material: Printed or unprinted shrink films Film types: PVC, PET, OPS shrink film Film thickness: approx. 28–100 µm Minimum sleeve width: approx. 50 mm Maximum sleeve width: approx. 300 mm Maximum unwind diameter: approx. 600 mm Maximum rewind diameter: approx. 600 mm Sleeve width tolerance: approx. +/- 0.15 mm Outer web overlap: approx. 0–1 mm Glue position: Adjustable Maximum production speed: Up to 500 m/min Maximum sleeve roll weight: approx. 50 kg standard Power supply: 240 V / 50 Hz Compressed air: Minimum 6 bar, dry and oil-free, approx. 40 litres/min Machine Configuration The machine is equipped according to available information with the following main units: Unwinding Section

• Unwinding unit
• Cantilevered unwind shaft
• Pneumatic arm for support of the mother roll
• Core adapter for 76 mm core diameter
• Core adapter for 152 mm core diameter
• Electromagnetic brake controlled by ultrasonic sensor
• Automatic web guiding with ultrasonic sensor

Gluing / Solvent Application

• Solvent application unit for gluing
• Pressurised solvent tank
• Speed-related glue quantity control
• Adjustable glue seam position

Sleeve Forming Section

• Longitudinal pre-cutting / perforation unit with two perforation wheels
• Semi-automatic forming tool for sleeve widths from approx. 50 to 300 mm
• Adjustable guiding rollers for sleeve forming
• Roller sets for laying the film around the forming bar
• DCM control system for sleeve width measurement

Rewinding Section

• Rewinding unit
• Machine control cabinet
• Touchscreen control

Accessories Included According to the available technical documentation and seller information, the following accessories are relevant for this machine:

• Core adapters for different core diameters
• Forming and guiding components
• Technical documentation
• Operating manual
• Maintenance manual
• Electrical and electronic plans

Final scope of accessories is subject to confirmation during inspection. Main Advantages

• Attractive price compared to the original new price of approx. EUR 110,000
• Professional DCM USIMECA shrink sleeve technology
• Suitable for PVC, PET and OPS shrink films
• High production speed of up to 500 m/min
• Sleeve width range from approx. 50 to 300 mm
• Precise sleeve width tolerance of approx. +/- 0.15 mm
• Adjustable glue seam position
• Automatic web guiding with ultrasonic sensor
• Suitable for printed and unprinted shrink films
• Ideal for label converters and flexible packaging producers
• Very good opportunity to enter or expand shrink sleeve production
• Reported low usage
• Machine located in Germany, which supports easy inspection and professional handling