Shrink Wrapper

Texwrap, a product brand of ProMach, offers the Texwrap 2219 L-Seal shrink wrapper that features a 100 fpm conveyor and its Motion Trim™ technology.

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Feb 3rd, 2020

Texwrap 2219 Shrink Wrapper

The Texwrap 2219 L-Seal’s intuitive touch screen HMI simplifies operation while rapid changeover ensures high throughput and low downtime.

Other advantages include:

• Rugged tubular steel construction provides a long service life

• Readily available Allen-Bradley controls for lower inventory

• AC variable frequency drives for energy savings and prolonged motor life

• Casters make it easy to move the 2219 to various packing lines for greater utilization of resources

• And, a multi-packing option expands wrapping capabilities.

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