When your packaging line needs automated output, the first decision is which stage you're automating. These two systems sit at different points on a packaging line: one applies shrink-sleeve labels to containers with steam; the other bags products and prints barcodes or logos on the bag as it runs. The right choice depends on whether your line is bottle-oriented or bag-oriented.
Quick verdict
Pick the Automatic Steam Shrink Labeling Machine 220V 3PH with Boiler if your line runs bottles, jars, or similar containers and you want to add sleeve labeling in a continuous flow. Pick the APS Autobag HS-100 Excel Automatic Bagger with PI-4000 In-Line Printer if your products are being bagged and you want labeling and printing to happen at the bagging station.
At a glance
| Consideration | INTSUPERMAI Steam Shrink Labeling Machine | APS Autobag HS-100 Excel | PI-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 6,384.80 | USD 4,950.00 |
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| Condition | New | Used |
| Best fit | Continuous shrink labeling of bottles/containers | Automatic bagging with inline thermal printing |
| Key specs | 24KW max power, 0-49ft/min, SUS304 stainless steel | 70 bags/min, 3"-10.5" bag width, 3"-22" bag length |
Where each product wins
- Steam shrink labeling machine: The integrated boiler supplies steam-heated shrinking for PVC, PET, PP, and PA sleeve materials. It operates as a straight-line system and includes SUS304 stainless steel construction. If your product mix centers on bottle-shaped packaging, this is the more direct automation for that step.
- Autobag HS-100 with PI-4000 printer: The combined bagger and printer removes a separate label application step by printing barcodes or logos on-the-fly. With 30 job memory presets and a standard RS-232-C serial interface, the system is designed to be integrated into industrial bagging workflows.
Product notes
Automatic Steam Shrink Labeling Machine 220V 3PH with Boiler
This labeling machine is built around a 24KW steam generator and needs 220V three-phase power, which is a requirement to consider before installing. The machine moves product in a straight line and is rated up to 49ft/min, which suits a bottle line that needs steady throughput. The listed package dimensions are 180cm x 81cm x 171cm, so floor space is a real factor. Its strength is producing smooth, wrinkle-free shrink finishes on containers. The limitation is that it is designed for shrink-sleeve labeling, not for bagging, so it won't replace a bagging station if that's what your line needs.
Autobag HS-100 Excel Automatic Bagger with PI-4000 In-Line Printer
This is a used bagging system with a high-speed cycle rated at 70 bags per minute. It accepts bags from 3" to 10.5" wide and 3" to 22" long, and bag thickness from 1.5 to 4.0 mil. The built-in PI-4000 thermal transfer printer lets you print directly on the bag during the bagging cycle, which reduces extra label handling. It also requires 80 psi air supply, so compressed air availability matters in your line setup. The system has memory for up to 30 pre-sets, making changeovers manageable. The limitation is its used condition, so the performance history of the specific unit you're buying matters.
Final choice by use case
If your packaging automation step is sleeve labeling of containers, the Automatic Steam Shrink Labeling Machine with Boiler is the system that directly addresses that stage. If your need is bagging plus inline printing, the APS Autobag HS-100 Excel with PI-4000 printer covers both in one integrated station. The two listed prices also tell part of the story: the bagging system is listed at USD 4,950.00, while the steam shrink labeling machine is listed at USD 6,384.80. Choose the one that matches the physical packaging operation you actually have on the line.
