A label applicator machine for bottles is useful for applying pressure sensitive labels to a product container, bottles, packages, and drums. The way it works is to have a label roll loaded into the applicator for the application to the product. Labels can be either pre-printed; alternatively, it is also possible for the bottle to print directly on the label before being applied to the product by the Automatic Label Applicator machine. A large number of manufacturers prefer to print their labels before the labeling process.
Types of Label Applicators:
There are mainly three types of label applicators that handle only or both printing and application work.
- Automatic Label Applicator: An Automatic Label Applicator as the name suggests is fully integrated into the product handling system and has a high degree of automation. These types of machines are cost effective and help to make the labeling process effective. This type of machine usually has the option of either labeling itself or placing the products on a conveyor for the purpose of letting the machine handle automatically.
- Stand-Alone: The way semi-automatic machines work is that the operator places the product on the fixture and then activates the machine to apply the label using some type of sensor.
- Semi-Automatic: It is a label applicator that can be integrated with third-party product handling systems. It can include a portable head mount and can also be directly installed on another machine's conveyor.
Salient Feature:
- Some common features of this type of machine include:
- High speed application rate
- Different Methods of Label Applications
- High accuracy
- Easy to maintain and operate
Core Components:
A label applicator machine for bottles has four main components that are listed here:
- Print Engine: The print engine is usually an integral part of the applicator but is essentially a specialized module. This module will receive data from the computer and print it on the label used in the label applicator. It is similar to the process of an injection printer and is very effective for all types of labels.
- Label Applicator: This component helps to label the product and there are many ways to do this. The applicator will use either pneumatic or electric cylinders that have specially designed label pads. It can use a number of procedures to apply a label to the surface of the product such as an air shock, a burst of air, erasing the label on the surface. It can also label many sides of a product.
- Label Roll Handling: This section describes how labels are distributed to the print engine and ensures proper handling of waste labels that remain after the process of label application. This requires applying the correct amount of pressure because too much pressure will break the line and require re-threading.
- Computer Power: Computing power is also an important component of this machine and has the ability to store large amounts of data, besides controlling data from external sources. These may be external source scanners, weight scales, etc.
Tips for Choosing One
An Automatic Label Applicator is important for many industries. Here are some tips to choose from:
- List the type of product surfaces of the product and select the appropriate machine. For example, the surface may be flat, concave, textured, convex, etc. Therefore the machine must be capable of handling shapes and sizes.
- Consider the type of label roll that is used as paper, film, foil, etc.
- The production rate requirement should also be considered when selecting a suitable machine.
- For those who need to place the label correctly every time, make sure the label placement machine fits at the tolerance level.
- Not every machine has the ability to put a label in each section of the product. Many times there may be special requirements for a product to be labeled in many locations and it may be difficult to arrive at other locations, thus it is important to select the right applicant for your job.
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