USED APM MIC-26

Manufacturer Information
American Packaging Machinery (APM)
American Packaging Machinery (APM) manufactures shrink packaging equipment for industrial packaging operations. Inline shrink bundling systems combine film wrapping, sealing, and heat shrinking into a continuous process for creating multipacks and protective product bundles.
This APM Model MIC-26 combines an automatic inline shrink bundler with an integrated shrink tunnel and Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI controls.
Description
Available for sale is a used American Packaging Machinery (APM) Model MIC-26 Inline Shrink Bundler with Shrink Tunnel, Serial Number 652.
The system is capable of stated production speeds of up to 30 bundles per minute, depending on product dimensions, bundle configuration, film specifications, and operating conditions.
Products enter through a straight inline infeed and are wrapped in shrink film before passing through an approximately 1/2" wide x 27" long seal bar with knife cutoff. The sealed bundle then travels through the integrated shrink tunnel, which has an approximate 20" wide x 17" high opening and a wire-belt conveyor.
The control package includes an Allen-Bradley L32E PLC, PanelView Plus 700 HMI, and two Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 drives.
Electrical requirements are 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 46.25 amps.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
American Packaging Machinery (APM)

Model
MIC-26

Equipment Type
Inline Shrink Bundler with Shrink Tunnel

Condition
Used

Serial Number
652

Production Speed
Up to 30 Bundles/Minute

Product Infeed
Straight Inline

Seal Bar
Approx. 1/2" W x 27" L

Cutoff
Knife

Shrink Tunnel Opening
Approx. 20" W x 17" H

Tunnel Conveyor
Wire Belt

PLC
Allen-Bradley L32E

HMI
Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 700

Drives
(2) Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4

Electrical
480V / 3-Phase / 60 Hz

Amperage
46.25 Amps

Primary Function
Automatic Shrink Bundling / Multipacking

Typical Applications

Automatic shrink bundling
Multipack packaging
Bottle bundling
Can bundling
Container multipacking
Tray wrapping
Beverage packaging
Food packaging
Retail multipacks
Distribution packaging
Industrial product bundling
Secondary packaging lines

Products This Shrink Bundler Could Be Used For

Bottled water
Juice bottles
Soft drinks
Beverage cans
Dairy products
Condiment bottles
Cooking oil containers
Food containers
Canned products
Trayed products
Household products
Other compatible packaged consumer or industrial goods

Actual production speed and package compatibility depend on product dimensions, bundle pattern, film type and gauge, tunnel settings, required shrink quality, product stability, and machine setup.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum production speed? The APM MIC-26 has a stated production capability of up to 30 bundles per minute, depending on the application and bundle configuration.

Does this machine include a shrink tunnel? Yes. The system includes an integrated shrink tunnel with an approximately 20" wide x 17" high opening and wire-belt conveyor.

What controls are installed? Controls include an Allen-Bradley L32E PLC, PanelView Plus 700 HMI, and two PowerFlex 4 drives.

What electrical service does the MIC-26 require? The stated electrical requirements are 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 46.25 amps.

What products can this shrink bundler package? Potential applications include bottles, cans, containers, trays, beverages, food products, dairy products, condiments, oils, and other compatible consumer or industrial products.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with equipment preparation and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for this APM shrink bundler and tunnel.