American Film & Machinery - AFM

06/11/2026

🛡️ Shrink Sleeve Barrier Properties 🛡️
Did you know shrink sleeves can do more than create eye-catching packaging? They can also help protect your product.

Shrink sleeve barrier properties refer to the sleeve’s ability to block environmental factors such as:
✔️ Light
✔️ Oxygen & gases
✔️ Moisture / water v***r
✔️ Odors & aromas
✔️ Physical damage & tamper interference

By selecting the right substrate and specialty film, shrink sleeves can help preserve product quality, protect sensitive contents, and even extend shelf life.

Whether your application requires moisture protection, light-blocking properties, or added tamper evidence, AFM can help guide you to the right solution for your packaging needs.

Connect with an AFM expert today to learn more about specialty shrink sleeve films for your application.

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06/08/2026

🔥 Exceptional Application Footage of Steam-Free Shrink Sleeving 🔥

See the power and precision of steam-free shrink sleeving with the LX-150 paired with the SRT-2500 Electric Steam Replacement Tunnel.

Designed for middle body, full body, and full body & cap applications, the SRT-2500 delivers consistent, high-quality shrink results — without the need for steam.

✅ No steam required
✅ Clean, efficient operation
✅ Ideal for a wide range of container shapes and sizes
✅ Perfect for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health & beauty, consumer goods, and chemical packaging applications

Watch outstanding footage of smooth sleeve application and tunnel performance as this system helps manufacturers achieve professional results with greater efficiency and flexibility.

06/04/2026

What is a Shrink Sleeve Label?
Explore our complete guide to shrink sleeve labels and discover why they’re one of the most effective and versatile labeling solutions for today’s production lines.

Read the Blog - https://afmsleeves.com/what-is-a-shrink-sleeve-label/

06/02/2026

🛠️ Tech Tip Tuesday 🛠️
Learn About Machine Adjustments on the Popular LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator!

Once your LX-150 is installed on your sleeving line, several machine adjustments can be made to help ensure smooth, accurate sleeve application. In this video, we walk you through key sleever adjustments that help optimize performance and ensure your containers are sleeved properly and consistently.

👉 Learn more about the LX-150 - https://afmsleeves.com/products/shrink-sleeve-labelers/lx-150/

05/28/2026

In the spirits industry, packaging is more than a label — it’s part of the brand experience.

Shrink sleeve labeling gives spirits brands the ability to create bold, premium packaging with full 360° bottle coverage, vibrant graphics, and built-in tamper evidence. From craft distilleries to premium beverage brands, shrink sleeves help products stand out on crowded retail shelves while supporting unique bottle shapes and eye-catching designs.

Whether launching a limited-edition release or elevating shelf appeal, shrink sleeves offer the flexibility and visual impact today’s spirits brands need.

Learn more about shrink sleeve solutions for the spirits industry: https://afmsleeves.com/applications/industries-served/spirits-industry/

05/27/2026

Watch the SRT-2500 Steam Replacement Tunnel and LX-150 in action! 💥

The LX-150 and SRT-2500 create the perfect shrink sleeve solution. While the LX-150 precisely applies the shrink sleeve, the SRT-2500 shrinks the sleeve without the use of steam—ideal for users looking for lower maintenance, along with faster and easier startup and shutdown compared to traditional steam tunnels.

👉 LX-150 - https://afmsleeves.com/products/shrink-sleeve-labelers/lx-150/
👉 SRT-2500 - https://afmsleeves.com/srt-2500/

05/21/2026

Discover Your Perfect Shrink Solution with AFM 💡
As a trusted leader in shrink sleeve labeling, AFM offers mandrel-style shrink sleeve labelers—ranging from entry-level solutions like the LX-100 to high-speed models such as the LX-150 and LX-350—designed to meet diverse production demands across both light- and heavy-duty applications.

Ideal for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and consumer goods markets, these machines deliver vibrant full-body graphics and precise label placement with speeds up to 500 containers per minute.

Built with user-friendly HMI touchscreens, fast tool-free changeover, and durable construction, AFM’s shrink sleeve labelers are engineered for operational excellence, minimal downtime, and exceptional shelf impact, regardless of container shape or size.

👉 Reach out to lean more - https://afmsleeves.com/products/shrink-sleeve-labelers/

05/19/2026

🛠️ Tech Tip Tuesday 🛠️
In this video, we walk through the various controls and adjustments of the ES-200 Electric Heat Tunnel.

The ES-200 Electric Heat Tunnel for shrink sleeve label and tamper-evident band applications is designed for middle, full-body, and full-body with cap shrink applications. The ES-200 is a valuable addition to shrink labeling lines across a wide range of manufactured goods industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health and beauty, consumer goods, and chemical products.

👉 Learn more - https://afmsleeves.com/products/shrink-tunnels/es-200/

05/13/2026

Learn How Innovative Packaging Drives Sales 🚀

In Packaging Digest’s article “How Innovative Packaging Drives Buzz, Boosts Sales, and Wins Across Categories,” one thing is clear: packaging is no longer just functional—it’s a powerful marketing tool. In crowded categories where products compete for attention, important packaging and branding can shake up crowded market categories and surprise consumers.

👉 Read our blog to learn more - https://buff.ly/4WKlUpH
👉 Read Packaging World's article - https://buff.ly/A3XiaQI

Brands are using packaging to shake up crowded market categories and surprise consumers who’ve seen it all.

05/12/2026

Precision, Protection, and Compliance for the Pharmaceutical Industry 💊
In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging isn’t just about presentation—it’s about safety, trust, and meeting strict regulatory standards.

Shrink sleeve labeling delivers on all fronts:
🔹 Tamper-evident security – Built-in bands provide clear proof of product integrity, helping protect patients and brands alike
🔹 360° labeling space – Maximize surface area for critical information, from dosage instructions to compliance details
🔹 Regulatory flexibility – Easily accommodate evolving regulation requirements
🔹 Versatility across formats – Conforms seamlessly to bottles, vials, and containers of all shapes and materials

From OTC products to nutraceuticals, shrink sleeves help pharmaceutical brands balance compliance, functionality, and shelf impact—without compromise.

Discover how AFM supports pharmaceutical packaging:
https://afmsleeves.com/applications/industries-served/pharmaceutical-industry/