(03) 9782 6452
Shrink Wrapping Machines
PacMatix supplies high-performance shrink wrapping machines designed for Australian food, beverage, and non-food manufacturers.
Our Italian-engineered systems deliver consistent results for bundling retail packs, transport trays, and multipacks — with secure, tamper-evident packaging.
As part of our wider range of packaging machinery and turnkey packaging solutions, these shrink wrappers are built for reliability, hygiene, and day-to-day performance in demanding production environments.
Applications of Shrink Wrappers in Australia
PacMatix shrink wrapping systems form a key part of our wider packaging machinery and packaging solutions range, helping Australian manufacturers streamline production and protect their products.
Our shrink wrappers are applied across multiple industries, ensuring secure, reliable packaging for both retail and logistics.
Designed for reliability and flexibility, they provide secure, protective packaging for a range of industries:
-
Retail multipacks – ideal for wrapping bottles, cans, cartons, and other consumer products into shelf-ready bundles.
-
Transport trays for distribution – secure and stable wrapping of trays for logistics, ensuring products arrive intact through the supply chain.
-
Non-food packaging – suitable for bundling household goods, personal care items, and industrial products where tamper-evidence and product protection are required.
Rated 5.0 stars on Google by our Australian customers
High-Performance Wrapping Machines for Food, Beverage & Non-Food
Our range of shrink wrapping machines is built for day-to-day production efficiency. Whether you’re wrapping multipacks for retail, stabilising trays for transport, or securing non-food products, these systems deliver fast throughput and consistent seals.
Designed in Italy by IFP Packaging and supplied in Australia under the GSP badge — both part of the Tecno Pack Group — these machines are available exclusively through PacMatix, the sole Australian distributor for GSP and Tecno Pack Group.
Backed by local service and spare parts support, they integrate smoothly with upstream conveyors and downstream packaging equipment for seamless line operation.
GSP AL Sealer
L-Bar Sealing Machine
The GSP AL Sealer is a compact and versatile shrink wrapping machine designed for trays, multipacks, and a wide range of solid products.
Built in Italy and supported locally by PacMatix, it ensures clean seals, reliable throughput, and compatibility with heat shrink and alternative films.
GSP ALT Sealer
Automatic L-Bar Sealing Machine
The GSP ALT Sealer is a versatile automatic L-sealing shrink wrapping machine for trays and loose products of all sizes.
Running up to 30–40 packs per minute, it works with shrinkable or non-shrinkable films and offers easy operation, minimal upkeep, and reliable performance.
Best
Seller
GSP Diamond 500
Box Motion High Speed Shrink Wrapper
The GSP Diamond 500 Box Motion is a high-speed shrink wrapping machine for trays, multipacks, and irregular products.
Built for precision, hygiene, and durability, it delivers consistent seals for demanding food and non-food production.
Exclusively distributed in Australia by PacMatix, partner of the Tecno Pack Group.
GSP Diamond 650
2 Belt Shrink Wrapper
The GSP Diamond 650 2-belt shrink wrapping machine is built for versatility, handling products with or without trays using shrinkable or non-shrinkable films.
Its cantilevered frame ensures quick cleaning and easy maintenance, making it ideal for food and non-food lines.
Available in stainless steel or painted versions, it’s engineered in Italy and supported in Australia by PacMatix.
GSP Diamond 650
Box Motion Shrink wrapper machine
The GSP Diamond 650 Box Motion shrink wrapping machine is designed for versatility and high output.
With its rotary side sealing system, it can wrap both short and long items — from trays and multipacks to profiles and unstable products.
Featuring a hygienic cantilevered frame, quick-change settings, and speeds up to 100 packs per minute, it combines Italian engineering with flexible performance for demanding production lines.
GSP Shrink Wrapping Machine HSC / HSI
The GSP HSC / HSI are versatile continuous shrink wrapping machines for small items, large products, and long profiles.
Using shrink or non-shrink films, they achieve speeds of up to 60–80 packs per minute with optional automatic loading.
Equipped with brushless motors, adjustable conveyors, and translating sealing bars, they deliver high reliability, smooth handling, and minimal maintenance.
Bundling Machines for Multipacks, Trays & Logistics
PacMatix engineers have decades of hands-on experience installing and servicing wrapping machines across Australia.
From food and beverage factories to non-food and industrial production, our team provides expert setup, operator training, and nationwide after-sales support to keep your lines running efficiently.
As part of our wider packaging machinery and turnkey packaging solutions, PacMatix also supplies high-performance bundling machines.
These Italian-engineered systems are designed for wrapping multipacks, trays, and grouped products with shrink film — delivering secure, stable packaging for retail and logistics.
GSP Twin Robot
Bundling Machine
The GSP Twin Robot Bundling Machine uses advanced robotic gripping technology to group flow-wrapped packs into stable bundles before wrapping them in heat-shrink film.
Designed for high-speed production environments, it ensures precise product handling, secure wrapping, and consistent pack presentation for retail and logistics.
GSP Twin T
Bundling Machine
The GSP Twin T Bundling Machine uses dual film rolls to create secure shrink-wrapped bundles of trays and multipacks.
Built with a hygienic cantilevered frame, it offers quick cleaning and easy maintenance while maintaining consistent seals.
Ideal for food, beverage, and non-food packaging lines, it delivers reliable, tamper-evident packs for both retail and distribution.
GSP Twin TN
Bundling Machine
The GSP Twin TN Bundling Machine is a twin-roll shrink wrapper designed for efficient packaging of trays, multipacks, and larger products in heat-shrink film.
Built for medium-to-high-speed production lines, this robust piece of packaging machinery combines Italian engineering with PacMatix’s expert support across Australia.
Heat Shrink Tunnels for Reliable Packaging Performance
These tunnels are essential companions to bundling and wrapping machines, ensuring packs are tightly sealed, visually appealing, and durable for transport and retail.
Built with robust Italian engineering, our shrink tunnels integrate seamlessly with automated packaging systems to deliver reliable performance in Australian food, beverage, and non-food production lines.
GSP HV1
Heat Shrink Tunnel
The GSP Shrink Tunnel HVI is a high-performance heat shrink tunnel designed to work seamlessly with flow wrappers, bundling machines, and other shrink wrapping systems.
Featuring an exclusive low-turbulence hot air circulation with heat recovery, it delivers uniform sealing and significant energy savings.
Built for demanding food and non-food packaging lines, it provides reliable shrink performance as part of complete automated packaging solutions.
GSP ST
Heat Shrink Tunnel
The GSP Shrink Tunnel ST is a compact, energy-efficient heat shrink tunnel designed for seamless integration with flow wrappers, angular machines, and other shrink wrapping systems.
Using low-turbulence hot air distribution with heat recovery, it ensures consistent seals and reduced energy consumption.
As a maintenance-free model, it delivers reliable performance in food and non-food packaging lines, making it an ideal addition to automated packaging solutions.
TF 40 20
Heat Shrink Tunnel
The GSP TF 40 20 Heat Shrink Tunnel is a high-capacity shrink wrapping system designed for large products, multipacks, and heavy-duty packaging applications.
With multiple heating chambers and optimised hot air circulation, it ensures consistent seals and perfect film shrinkage at high speeds.
Built for demanding production lines, this robust piece of packaging machinery delivers energy-efficient performance and seamless integration into automated packaging solutions across food, beverage, and industrial sectors.
What is a Shrink Wrapping Machine and How is it Used in Australia?
A shrink wrapping machine is a specialised type of packaging machinery used to enclose products in a protective plastic film that contracts when heated.
The machine wraps the item with shrink film, then passes it through a heat shrink tunnel, where controlled hot air ensures the film seals tightly around the product. This creates durable, tamper-evident packaging that improves product protection and presentation.
Shrink wrappers are widely used across food, beverage, and non-food manufacturing lines to create retail-ready multipacks, stabilise trays for distribution, and bundle industrial goods.
Modern automated packaging solutions integrate shrink wrapping machines with conveyors, collators, and robotic loaders to deliver higher efficiency, faster changeovers, and consistent results in demanding production environments.
Types of Films Used in Shrink Wrapping (PVC, Polyolefin, Polyethylene)
Shrink wrapping machines can work with a range of shrink films, each chosen for specific product and industry requirements.
The most common materials are polyolefin (POF), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). POF is widely used in food packaging because it is safe, durable, and provides excellent clarity for retail presentation. PE is thicker and stronger, making it ideal for transport trays, bundling, and multipacks where stability is critical during logistics. PVC, though less common today, is still used in some industrial applications for its tight shrink and affordability.
Many modern packaging machinery systems are designed to run both shrinkable and non-shrinkable films, giving manufacturers flexibility to choose the best material for protection, shelf appeal, or sustainability.
Advanced automated packaging solutions also allow quick changeovers between film types, reducing downtime and improving overall line efficiency.
How a Shrink Wrapping System Works Step by Step
A shrink wrapping system works by enclosing a product in plastic film and then applying heat to create a tight, protective seal.
Products first enter the packaging machinery infeed, where film is wrapped around them — either with an L-sealer, side sealer, or box motion sealing system, depending on the machine type.
The wrapped product is then conveyed through a heat shrink tunnel, where hot air or infrared heat activates the film.
As the film shrinks, it conforms closely to the product’s shape or bundle, creating a secure, tamper-evident wrap. Modern automated packaging solutions use brushless motors, cantilevered frames, and servo-driven conveyors to ensure smooth handling, minimal maintenance, and reliable high-speed throughput.
The result is consistent seals that protect products in industries ranging from food and beverage to non-food and industrial goods.
Advantages of Shrink Wrapping
Shrink wrapping offers many advantages for manufacturers and packers. It provides strong product protection by shielding goods from dust, dirt, and moisture while helping preserve freshness in food products.
It also delivers tamper evidence and security, since sealed packs make any interference visible, which is critical in food, pharmaceutical, and retail applications.
From a cost perspective, shrink wrapping is highly economical, using less material than cartons or rigid packaging and reducing both storage and transport costs thanks to compact rolls and tightly bundled products.
It also improves logistics efficiency by keeping multipacks or pallet loads stable during transport and reducing damage from shifting. Another benefit is its versatility.
Shrink wrap can be applied to single items, multipacks, or bulk bundles, and it works equally well on regular or irregular shapes.
On the shelf, it enhances presentation and appeal with transparent films that display products clearly or printed films that carry branding, barcodes, and compliance information.
Modern shrink wrapping machinery is also designed for scalability and automation, making it suitable for both entry-level applications and high-speed production lines. Finally, it supports sustainability goals with new recyclable, downgauged, and even bio-based shrink films that help reduce environmental impact.
Applications of Shrink Wrapping in Food, Beverage & Industrial Packaging
Shrink wrapping machinery is used across food, beverage, and non-food industries to deliver secure, tamper-evident packaging and consistent multipack formats.
In Australian food production, shrink wrapping machines are relied on for frozen and chilled products where pack integrity and hygiene are critical.
Beverage lines use shrink film to bundle bottles, cans, and cartons into retail-ready packs that are strong yet easy to transport. In non-food sectors, shrink wrapping provides protection for printed materials, household goods, and industrial items by keeping them dust-free and neatly presented.
This versatility makes shrink wrapping machinery a proven solution for packaging lines that require reliability, efficiency, and professional presentation.
Shrink Wrapping vs Other Packaging Machinery: Which is Best for Australia?
When choosing the right packaging machinery, it helps to understand how shrink wrapping compares with other popular solutions.
Shrink wrappers enclose multipacks, trays, or retail bundles in a loose film that contracts in a heated tunnel, creating tight, tamper-evident packaging that protects products and keeps them stable for storage and transport.
Flow wrappers are better suited to individually wrapping bakery items, bars, or produce in a continuous film with sealed ends, prioritising speed, hygiene, and individual product presentation.
Stretch wrappers are typically used for securing pallets rather than retail packs, applying stretch film under tension instead of heat, which provides stability for transport but less display appeal.
Carton packers, on the other hand, place products into cardboard cartons or trays, making them ideal for secondary packaging and shelf-ready packs.
Each technology has its place: shrink wrapping is most effective for bundling multiple products, flow wrapping excels in single-serve retail presentation, and carton packers deliver structural protection for logistics.
At PacMatix, we supply and support Italian-made shrink wrapping machines across Australia. Our solutions range from entry-level standalone units to fully automated lines, backed by nationwide service and spare parts from our Melbourne branch.
Many Australian manufacturers considering new packaging machinery want to understand how shrink wrappers, bundling machines, and heat shrink tunnels fit into their production lines. Below, we answer the most common questions to help you choose the right solution for your packaging needs.