Polythene automation can…
Enhance your operations speed and efficiency


Automated polythene packaging systems can significantly speed up your packing process. Enjoy a fast, efficient and flexible packing operation that allows you to dispatch products with ease.
Enhanced product protection in transit


By implementing an automated polythene packaging system, you can keep your product safe and secure by reducing manual errors, minimising contamination risks and maintaining precise packaging.
Reduce waste and save on cost control


Automated polythene packaging machinery can help you control how much packaging you're using with its design to perfectly fit all packaging sizes. In addition, automated systems can help you reduce the amount of labour you need, as well as cut expenses like product replacement, helping you control your costs.
Augment your your packing process with polythene automation
Redefine efficiency with innovative polythene automation solutions from Macfarlane Packaging
Our dedicated automation experts can seamlessly integrate polythene automation technology to augment your packing processes.
- Macfarlane can offer a wide range of polythene automation options to help take your business to the next level, including automated polythene and shrink wrap solutions.
- Choice of automated polythene solutions available including, shrink wrapping machines, shrink wrappers, heat shrink tunnels, heat sealers and impulse heat sealers as well as vacuum packing machines.
- Using a shrink wrap machine or any other automated polythene machine can offer extensive benefits including increased productivity, enhanced product protection, reduced damages in transit, less waste and lower labour costs.
Browse automated polythene packaging systems available from Macfarlane Packaging
This is just a small range of the polythene automation systems we can provide. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, contact us today to arrange an appointment with one of our automation experts.


Impulse Heat Sealer
The impulse heat sealer is manufactured for polythene up to 400mm wide and has a 12 month warranty covering non-consumable parts and labour.
The sealers are ideal for use with lay-flat polythene tubing, producing bags to size for product packaging.
Impulse heat sealer use upper and lower heating elements. The heat sealer is easy to handle and is designed to seal polythene bags or lay-flat polythene tubing up to 400mm wide.
The impulse heat sealer is of professional quality use with layflat tubing of plastic bags. It contains an integral film trimming cutter which neatly removes surplus film following seal.
Shrink Wrapping Machines
Macfarlane Packaging’s shrink wrapping machines are available in semi and fully automated versions, shrink wrapping machines help deliver great pack integrity and durability, reducing the likelihood of damages in transit.
The shrink wrap machine works by applying heat to the plastic film surrounding a product, creating a tightly sealed packaging.
The shrink wrap machine is perfect for products such as food and drinks, pharmaceuticals and customer goods.


Heat Shrink Tunnels
Heat shrink tunnels offer flexibility to pack any length of product. Heat shrink tunnel systems reduce material and waste to maximise the packaging yield.
The heat shrink tunnels are a type of heated tunnel that shrinks film around a product by applying heat as the object moves through




Tabletop Banding Machines
The tabletop banding machines compact design make them portable and manageable. The machines are excellent banding options for smaller and individual products, such as post cards, medication, food and more.
Banding provides solutions for tamper evidence, labelling, branding, bundling and promotional activity.


Orbiter Shrink Wrappers
The orbiter shrink wrappers are perfect for wrapping awkwardly shaped, large or/and long products, such as panels, furniture, frames and pipes.
The shrink wrappers are available in semi-automatic and automated versions, depending on your needs.
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