Full fit on irregular loads
Heat contraction allows the film to adapt to the pallet contour, even when the load geometry is not perfectly regular.
Shrink hooding
Shrink hooding for pallets with sealed protection and full fit
Protect palletized loads with a hood that shrinks around the product contour using heat, creating firm and uniform packaging.
The line combines automatic hooding and controlled thermal shrink to stabilize and protect goods against rain, humidity, dust and UV exposure.
60
pallets/hour
5/5
protected faces
310 kW
thermal power
100%
contour adaptation
Shrink hooding process
What is shrink hooding?
Shrink hooding applies a film hood over the pallet and uses controlled heat so the material contracts around the actual load geometry. It is a robust solution when sealing, firm retention and outdoor protection are required.
How the line works
- 1The hood is prepared according to load height and dimensions.
- 2The pallet is automatically hooded from the top.
- 3The load enters the thermal module with controlled temperature and cycle.
- 4The film shrinks until it fits the product contour.
- 5The protected pallet exits ready for shipping or outdoor storage.
Shrink hood advantages
Main advantages of shrink hooding
Sealed outdoor protection
The hood protects the top and sides against rain, humidity, dust and UV exposure.
Firm load retention
Thermal shrink creates compact packaging that supports handling, transport and pallet stability.
Suitable for picking operations
The close fit is useful when loads need to remain protected and uniformly presented.
End-of-line automation
The system can handle different pallet sizes with repeatable automated cycles.
Technical features
Technical features
- • Maximum load height: 2,500 mm / Custom
- • Output: Up to 60 pallets/hour
- • Maximum load: 2,000 kg / Custom
- • Maximum pallet diagonal: 1,700 mm
- • Film thickness: 80 to 160 microns
- • Thermal power: 310 kW
- • Industrial construction for intensive use
- • Integration with conveyors and automatic end-of-line systems
Applications where shrink hooding is especially effective
- • Palletized loads with variable or irregular geometries.
- • Products requiring sealed outdoor protection.
- • Picking and shipping operations with high coverage requirements.
- • Construction materials, ceramics, bags and industrial formats.
- • Lines where packaging strength is prioritized over energy consumption.
- • Projects requiring automatic hooding with controlled thermal shrink.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about shrink hooding
When should shrink hooding be chosen instead of Stretch Hood?
When the priority is for the film to fully adapt to the load shape through thermal shrink, especially with variable geometries or applications that need a very tight fit.
Does the system protect pallets stored outdoors?
Yes. The hood covers the top and sides, protecting against rain, humidity, dust and UV exposure when the right film is selected.
Can it be integrated into an existing automatic line?
Yes. The system can be engineered as part of the end of line with conveyors, strapping, palletizing and shipping modules.
For all types of industries
Let's talk about your shrink hooding project
We review your loads, production rates, storage conditions and protection requirements to define the most suitable shrink hooding solution.