Patent ID: 6351928
Filing Date: 2002-03-05
Classification: B29C,B29L,B65B

Abstract:
A device for packaging products (11) with stretchable plastic film (29) on a support (12) for the product (11) comprising means (16) housing a support (12) in a position to receive the film (29), means (23) for gripping and applying the film (29) on the support (12) and means (41) for sealing the film on the support, said means (23) for gripping and applying the film comprising a movable stretching frame (40, 43, 48) for pressing the plastic film against the outer edge of the support (12) in order to stretch the film over the product on the support (12), said movable stretching frame having gripping elements (40, 48) provided with portions (46, 49) each having a smooth, mirror-like surface operative to adhere cohesively with said film upon engagement therewith.