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Shrink bander

With speeds reaching over 1겨 bottles/min, the R-1000 shrink bander from PDC Intl. (Norwalk, CT) is designed for companies with high production needs.

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The R-1000 is a single-head, in-line neck-band applicator that uses direct mandrel application, instead of starwheels or dual heads. Installs easily into most existing lines.

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