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Axon: Steam tunnel for shrink-sleeve labels

Compared to even the most effective energy and water saving steam tunnels available today, Thermodash from Axon, powered by Pro Mach, can slash electricity costs by more than 80% and reduce water consumption by more than 60% while producing exceptional shrink-sleeve-label fit.

Steam tunnel for shrink-sleeve labels
Steam tunnel for shrink-sleeve labels

Thermodash is the first in a series of steam tunnels from Axon designed to conserve energy and water while enabling high-quality shrink sleeve labeling on lines running at up to 100 containers/min.

Thermodash can operate on as little as four kilowatts (kW) of electricity and three gallons of water per hour. The tunnel is sized for containers up to 4 in. (10.6 cm) wide and 10 in. (25.4 cm) tall. Customers can work with Axon on a custom model should their container size exceed these parameters.

Thermodash features stainless steel double wall construction for years of reliable and safe operation. A cantilevered cover provides for easy access to tunnel components. Thermodash is designed for quick changeover and is available in one and two zone configurations. A compact steam generating system rated at 15 PSI (1.05 kg/cm2) is integrated on the back of the unit.

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