AKDI-PKG-0003

Asset Name

Shanklin Shrink Tunnel

Asset ID

AKDI-PKG-0003

Certification No.

DAG-2026-0010

Manufacturer

Shanklin (Sealed Air Corporation)

Model

T72SS

Asset Overview (Standalone)

The Shanklin T72SS Shrink Tunnel is an industrial heat tunnel designed to shrink and seal film tightly around packaged products following the flow wrapping process. The system applies controlled heat and airflow to activate shrink film, producing secure, tamper-evident, and visually consistent packaging.

Constructed with stainless steel components, the T72SS is designed for food-grade environments and continuous production operation. The system includes adjustable temperature controls, conveyor speed regulation, and airflow management to accommodate a variety of product sizes and film types.

Shrink tunnels of this class are widely used in food manufacturing to enhance package integrity, improve shelf presentation, and prepare products for downstream cartoning and distribution.

Key Features

  • Industrial shrink tunnel for heat-shrink packaging

  • Stainless steel construction (SS) for sanitary environments

  • Adjustable temperature and airflow controls

  • Variable conveyor speed for product flexibility

  • Continuous operation for high-throughput packaging lines

  • Compatible with centerfold shrink film systems

Operational Role (Standalone)

This asset functions as the sealing and finishing stage following flow wrapping, shrinking film tightly around the product to create a secure and retail-ready package prior to cartoning.

Integrated System Role (AKDI Production)

The Shanklin Shrink Tunnel operates as part of an integrated frozen retail packaging line at the AKDI facility in Harvey, Illinois.

This system collectively supports production programs including:

  • Kroger “Deli Fresh” Pizza Production

  • Centreville Foods Pot Pie Production

Within this system, the packaging line operates in the following sequence after the Cryogenic Nitrogen Tunnel Freezer:

Flow Wrapper → Shrink Tunnel → Cartoning → X-Ray Tunnel Inspection

The shrink tunnel serves as the intermediate stage between wrapping and cartoning, ensuring product packages are fully sealed and stabilized before entering final packaging and inspection.

System Importance

As part of a continuous production chain, this asset is considered mission-critical infrastructure. Proper shrink sealing is required to maintain package integrity, product protection, and downstream handling efficiency. Disruption of this unit would directly impact packaging quality and throughput.

Valuation (Standalone Asset)

Fair Market Value (FMV):
$12,000 – $20,000

Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV):
$8,000 – $14,000

Forced Liquidation Value (FLV):
$4,000 – $8,000

DAG Certification Statement

This asset has been cataloged and assigned a unique Asset ID under the DAG Asset Registry system. The information presented reflects a good-faith assessment of the asset’s configuration, condition, and market value as of the certification date.