Automatic hood machine – SH-H3 – SHJLPACK – stretch film / for pallet / for the food and beverage industry

The SH-H3 Automatic Hood Machine represents a modern solution for securing palletized loads using the stretch hooding method. Unlike traditional shrink-wrapping, this system employs stretch film with side bellows and operates without the need for heat, significantly contributing to lower energy consumption and improved workplace safety.

Operating from a single, dedicated workstation simplifies the packaging process. The machine automatically applies a pre-stretched hood of film over the palletized goods. The inherent elasticity of the stretch film is key to this technology's effectiveness. As the stretched hood is released, it retracts tightly around the load and the pallet, creating a remarkably stable and secure package. This tension not only unitizes the load firmly but also allows for the use of thinner gauge films compared to other methods, leading to substantial material cost savings over time.

Furthermore, the sealed nature of the stretch hood provides superior protection for the packaged goods against various external agents. This includes safeguarding against dust, moisture, rain, and other environmental factors encountered during storage and transportation. This makes the SH-H3 particularly suitable for sensitive products or materials that require robust protection from the elements.

The SH-H3 is designed for operational flexibility and efficiency. It is capable of handling up to three rolls of stretch film simultaneously. This feature allows operators to load films of up to three different sizes, enabling the machine to package pallets of varying dimensions without manual film changeovers. Alternatively, it can be configured to use three rolls of the same format, facilitating an automatic roll-changing function. This ensures continuous operation and minimizes downtime for roll replenishment, boosting overall throughput.

While the primary film transport is typically dedicated, an optional lifting system is available. This feature provides the advantage of reinforcing the film application directly beneath the pallet, further enhancing load stability and security, especially for heavier or less stable loads.

The versatility of the SH-H3 makes it an ideal packaging solution across a wide range of industries. Its primary application is for palletized goods, and it is effectively utilized for packaging products within the food and beverage industry, building materials sector, home appliances market, and for materials like cement. The vertical operation of the machine integrates smoothly into many end-of-line packaging lines.

The SHJLPACK SH-H3 offers a robust, efficient, and cost-effective method for securing palletized goods, ensuring they arrive at their destination protected and stable.

**Key Characteristics:**

| Characteristic | Detail |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Operating Mode | Automatic |
| Type of Film | Stretch film with side bellows |
| Packaging Method | Hooding (No Heat Required) |
| Workstation | Single |
| Film Roll Capacity | Up to 3 rolls (different sizes or automatic changing) |
| Film Elasticity | Ensures pack stability and allows thinner film use |
| Protection | Excellent protection from external agents |
| Applications | For pallet, food and beverage, building materials, home appliances, cement |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Optional Feature | Lifting system for under-pallet reinforcement |