SL 55 – L-Seal Hood Packer


Manual Shrink Wrapper

The SL series of L-sealing hood packers includes two models for outputs ranging up to 300 packs/hour.


Sealing area 560 x 430 mm
Maximum pack height 260 mm
Average output up to 300 pph **

Industries: Bakery | Confectionery | Dairy | Cosmetics | Automotive | Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Pet Food | E-commerce | Logistics



Description

SL 55 - L-Seal Hood Packer

Manual L-Sealer by Smipack

The SL series of L-seal hood packers is suitable for those who need packaging solutions for low productions. Therefore, it represents the “entry level” of SMIPACK packaging machines, while maintaining most of the features of the S series.

The SL series of L-sealing hood packers includes two models for outputs ranging up to 300 packs/hour.

The key benefits of the SL55 L-Seal Hood Packer:

  • Compact Design
    • Ideal for businesses with limited space, offering high performance without occupying a large footprint.
  • User-Friendly Operation
    • Simple controls and an intuitive interface make it easy for operators to use with minimal training.
  • Versatile Applications
    • Suitable for a wide range of products, including food, beverages, cosmetics, electronics, and promotional packaging.
  • High Efficiency
    • Combines sealing and shrinking in one operation, increasing productivity and reducing operational time.
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Optimised power consumption helps reduce energy costs without compromising performance.
  • Quality Packaging Results
    • Delivers tight, professional shrink-wrapped packaging that enhances product presentation and protects against dust and moisture.
  • Cost-Effective Solution
    • Offers an affordable shrink-wrapping solution for small to medium-sized businesses, balancing quality and price.
  • Low Maintenance
    • Requires minimal maintenance, reducing downtime and operating costs over time.


Smipack – Al Thika Packaging LLC

Al Thika Packaging is the exclusive distributor of Smipack in the Middle East. Since 1994 Al Thika has been supplying best packaging & sealing machines including shrink wrappers, flow wrapper, automatic overlap shrink wrapping, L-sealers & hood packers for food, beverages & non-food industries in DubaiAbu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Al AinUAE, Muscat, Oman and the many other Gulf countries.

Power supply 220 – 240 V
1PH – N – PE
50/60 Hz
Installed power 3700 W
Sealing bar 560 x 430 mm
Maximum pack height 260 mm
Average output up to 300 pph **
Maximum size of film reel 600 – ø 250 mm
Machine size with supports 1260 x 805 h 1100 mm
Machine size with stand 1240 x 805 h 1102 mm
Machine / supports / stand, net weight 77 / 11 / 18 Kg
Usable Films: Pvc, Polyolefins up to 30 µ

(**) Packs per hour. The stated speed can change according to the product size, the pack collation and the type of film used.

Brand

Smipack

Smipack Shrink & Flow Wrapper

Smipack shrink wrapping solutions In any trade, the demand for low-cost, simple and quick shrink wrapping machine solutions to pack small and medium-sized products increases all the time. The extraordinary versatility of Smipack shrink wrapper and sealing machines is the winning solution. Smipack is an Italian manufacturer of shrink wrap machines suitable for several market segments: food (bakery, confectionery, pizza, fruit and vegetable, dairy products, drinks and preserved food), non-food (graphic, electronic, mechanical and computer industry, laundry, toys, detergents, perfumes and pharmaceutical products), packaging for third parties and supermarket chains.

Explore the Smipack Machine Range

Al Thika supplies the complete Smipack machine range to UAE and Gulf businesses:

L-Seal Hood Packers

 SL-S Series L-seal hood packers combine sealing and shrinking in one compact operation, ideal for bundling and lower-volume packing across food, retail and logistics businesses in the UAE.

→ Explore L-Seal Hood Packers

Semi-Automatic L-Sealers

FP Series semi-automatic L-sealers deliver versatile, cost-effective shrink packaging for varied product sizes at medium production volumes, suited to growing food and non-food operations.

→ Explore Semi-Automatic L-Sealers

Automatic L-Sealers

FP Series automatic L-sealers with inline shrink tunnels provide high-speed, continuous packaging for high-volume production lines requiring consistent output and minimal manual handling.

→ Explore Automatic L-Sealers

Monoblock Shrink Wrappers

BP Series monoblock shrink wrappers handle compact bundling and shrink wrapping of bottles, cans, boxes and multipacks in a single unit, built for efficient end-of-line packaging.

→ Explore Monoblock Shrink Wrappers

Flow Wrapping Machines

FW Series flow pack machines provide horizontal wrapping for food and non-food products, delivering clean, consistent flow-wrapped presentation for retail and distribution.

→ Explore Flow Wrapping Machines
Al Thika Packaging is the authorised distributor of Smipack in the Middle East. Since 1994, Al Thika has supplied shrink wrappers, flow wrappers, L-sealers and hood packers for food, beverage and non-food industries across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Al AinUAE, Muscat, Oman and other Gulf markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Smipack machines manufactured?

Smipack is an Italian manufacturer, designing and building its shrink wrapping machines, L-sealers and flow wrappers in Italy. Al Thika Packaging supplies and supports the full Smipack range across the UAE and Gulf.

Which Smipack machines are available in UAE?

Al Thika supplies the complete Smipack range in UAE including L-seal hood packers, semi-automatic and automatic L-sealers, monoblock shrink wrappers and flow pack machines for food, beverage and non-food production.

Does Al Thika provide Smipack service and spare parts in UAE?

Yes. Al Thika stocks genuine Smipack spare parts in Dubai and provides installation, operator training, technical service and preventive maintenance across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Which industries use Smipack machines in UAE?

Smipack machines are used by bakeries, beverage producers, dairy and food processors, cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturers, printing and consumer goods companies across the UAE and Gulf.

How do I get a price for a Smipack machine in UAE?

Smipack machines are quoted based on your product, pack format and production volume. Contact Al Thika Packaging on +971 4 347 1001 or email info@althika.com to request a tailored quotation and machine recommendation.

Why choose Al Thika for Smipack machines in UAE?

Al Thika has supplied Smipack machines across the UAE and Gulf since 1994, offering genuine equipment, full installation and commissioning, operator training, locally stocked spare parts in Dubai and certified technical support.

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  • Sealing and shrinking in one operation
  • PTFE-coated sealing blade
  • Height adjustment of the internal packaging plate
  • Mobile product-holding plate, loose from the film reel support to allow a better adjustment of the film to the pack size
  • Hood hold-down electromagnet
  • Automatic hood release
  • Air cooling of the machine frame
  • Alphanumeric LCD control panel equipped with 6 storable work programs and a 16-bit microprocessor card, that allows a simple and precise control of all the machine operations, such as:
    1. machine status
    2. number of packs produced by an electronic pack counter
    3. adjustment of the sealing temperature
    4. adjustment of the shrinking time
    5. adjustment of the shrinking chamber temperature
    6. adjustment of the shrinking delay
    7. adjustment of the hood opening delay
    8. troubleshooting
  • Long-lasting solid state relays providing easier maintenance
  • Reduced power consumption
  • Compliance with CE regulation

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