Cluster pack and method for forming cluster packs
AssigneeKHS GmbH
InventorChristopher Stuhlmann
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Abstract
A method for making cluster packs includes receiving one or more container streams, grouping containers into a container cluster, before applying a shrink film, arranging a band around the container cluster, and applying adhesive material to end faces of the container cluster.
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A method for making a cluster pack that comprises containers, shrink film, and a band, wherein said band and said shrink film encircle all of said containers, wherein said band is arranged between said shrink film and said containers, and wherein said shrink film is adhered to end faces of said cluster pack by application of adhesive material, said method comprising receiving one or more container streams, grouping containers from said one or more container streams into a container cluster, before applying a shrink film, arranging a band around said container cluster such that said band encloses all of said containers, causing said shrink film to encircle all of said containers, thereby causing said band to be arranged between said shrink film and said containers, and applying adhesive material to end faces of said container cluster, wherein said adhesive material is selected from the group consisting of glue and adhesive.
A manufacture comprising a cluster pack, said cluster pack comprising containers, shrink film, and a band, wherein said band and said shrink film encircle all of said containers, wherein said band is arranged between said shrink film and said containers, and wherein said shrink film is adhered to end faces of said cluster pack by application of adhesive material.
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