Graham + Sleevit RF150 / RF250 – Sleeve Machines
The Graham + Sleevit RF150 and RF250 are advanced sleeve machines for bottles, jars, cans, and flacons. These compact, user-friendly, and easy-to-maintain machines apply full-body, part-body, and tamper-evident sleeves accurately and quickly, up to 250 products per minute, with servo-controlled positioning and intuitive operation via the smart control panel.
Versatility for Every Container
The RF series handles round, oval, and square containers made of glass, plastic, metal, or aluminum, compatible with a wide range of sleeve materials such as PET, PET-G, rPET, OPS, PLA, and hybrid sleeves, printed or unprinted, 40–70 microns thick. The machines can sleeve both empty and filled containers, making them suitable for diverse production environments.
Special Applications: Beverage and Beer Cans
Increasingly, breweries and beverage producers choose the RF series for applying decorative sleeves to bottles and cans. The double-perforated sleeves are easy to remove, ensuring optimal recyclability and supporting sustainable packaging.
Compact, Reliable, and Easy to Operate
Fully enclosed and interlocked guarding for maximum safety
Smart control panel for fast, repeatable setups
Save and recall individual product settings
Quick format changes without tools, with clear positioning
Maintenance-friendly design with easy access to wear parts
Servo-controlled platforms for precise sleeve placement
Compact footprint for minimal floor space
Technical Options and Integration
Advanced PLC control and safety systems
Industry 4.0-ready and validation packages
Infeed and outfeed via conveyor belts or side guides
Units for container spacing, positioning, and orientation
Inspection systems with sensors, scanners, or cameras
Track-and-reject systems and fallen container detection
Reel changeover system for continuous production
Queue management for efficient line control
Why Choose the RF150 / RF250?
Flexible sleeve machine for a wide range of containers and sleeve materials
High speed up to 250 products per minute
Compact and user-friendly, suitable for stand-alone or integrated lines
Durable and recyclable with easy sleeve removal
Fast, repeatable setups and easy maintenance for maximum uptime
Suitable for full-body, part-body, and tamper-evident sleeves
Summary:
The Graham + Sleevit RF150 and RF250 provide a complete solution for companies seeking precision, speed, and versatility in applying shrink sleeves. Compact, safe, and easy to operate, they handle a wide variety of containers and sleeve materials, suitable for both stand-alone and integrated production lines
Q: What is the Sleevit RF sleeve machine? The Sleevit RF150 and RF250 are patented, automatic sleeve machines for applying shrink sleeves to bottles, jars and cans. They are suitable for full body sleeves, part body sleeves and tamper-evident sleeves, both printed and unprinted. OPTI-PACK is the exclusive Benelux distributor of the RF series.
Q: What makes the RF sleeve machine the most flexible on the market? The RF sleever is patented and unique in that a single machine handles tamper-evident sleeves, part body and full body shrink sleeves — without major changeovers. It also works with round, oval and square containers made of glass, plastic or metal.
Q: Which packaging types is the RF sleeve machine suitable for? The RF150 and RF250 can be used for bottles, flasks, jars, cans and beverage containers of any shape — round, oval or square. The machine processes both filled and empty containers.
Q: How fast is the Sleevit RF sleeve machine? The RF series reaches a production speed of up to 250 containers per minute, making it suitable for medium to large production lines.
Q: Which sleeve types does the RF machine handle? The machine processes full body shrink sleeves, part body shrink sleeves and tamper-evident (security) sleeves. Printed sleeves for 360° product decoration are also supported. OPTI-PACK supplies matching shrink sleeves to order.
Q: Is the RF sleeve machine also suitable for cans? Yes. The RF sleeve machine is increasingly used for decorating filled and empty beverage and beer cans with printed shrink sleeves, including double perforation for easy removal and correct recyclability.
Q: Which sleeve materials can I use? The RF series is compatible with common sleeve materials such as PVC, PET-G, rPET, OPS and PLA, as well as eco-friendly hybrid and biodegradable sleeve materials.
Q: Where can I buy the Graham + Sleevit RF sleeve machine in the Netherlands? OPTI-PACK is the exclusive Benelux distributor of Graham + Sleevit sleeve machines. You can request the RF150 or RF250 via optipack.nl or by phone at +31 70 321 00 31.
Q: Does OPTI-PACK offer maintenance and service for the RF sleeve machine? Yes. OPTI-PACK provides full support including installation, commissioning, operator training, maintenance, spare parts and shrink sleeve supply. You will always have a dedicated contact who knows your production line.
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