ABG adds laser perforation to shrink-sleeve seaming

ABG has added laser perforation on its shrink sleeve SR seaming offering to meet the high productivity demands of the labeling market

A B Graphic International (ABG) has added laser perforation on its shrink sleeve SR seaming offering designed to meet the high productivity demands of the labeling market and building on its recent rebrand of the shrink sleeve range including seaming (SR), doctoring (DR) and cutting machines (IC).  

Using a unique solvent application system with a motorized roller system (smartwheel), the SR creates a strong, reliable weld ensuring that the web will not break when heat is applied. The application of the adhesive creates a flat, clean weld. 

The addition of laser perforation can be retrofitted to existing seaming machines. In addition by using the laser to make perforations, no tooling is required.  

‘The addition of laser perforation shrink sleeve solution is an exciting development,’ said Matt Burton, ABG’s global sales director. ‘As the device reduces a traditional two-stage process to one, its addition is indicative of our continual drive to provide our customers with production efficiencies and faster turnaround times, all with the support and service you’d expect from ABG’s nearly 70 years of print finishing expertise.’