Summary
A bottle is a narrow-necked container made of an impermeable material (such as glass, plastic or aluminium) in various shapes and sizes that stores and transports liquids. Its mouth, at the bottling line, can be sealed with an internal stopper, an external bottle cap, a closure, or induction sealing.
Choosing the right bottle labeling machine will improve quality perceptions while keeping your production line running smoothly. The right bottle labeler does more than ensure your finished products have a sleek, professional touch. It also integrates seamlessly with other tools and keeps your production line efficient and your maintenance costs under control. In addition to standard requirements like high precision, speed, and throughput, your specific types of labels and bottles will require a specific bottle labeling machine, and VKPAK’s seasoned experts can help you select one that fits your needs and budget.
View VideoVKPAK makes a variety of bottle labeling machine equipment that can automatically place and secure most label types on a variety of containers. VKPAK offers four different bottle labeling systems, all of which use cutting-edge technology to achieve the highest speed and accuracy in the labeling machine market.
Bottle Self-Adhesive Labeling Machine
Self-adhesive labeling machines (pressure-sensitive labelers) can apply a single wrap-around label to the front, back, and neck of a bottle, as well as the top and bottom of a container, or separate labels to the front, rear, and neck of a container. VKPAK self-adhesive labelers range from economical tabletop models up to high-speed rotary labelers. The self-adhesive labeling machines are compatible with plastic, metal, fiber, and glass containers.
VKPAK manufactures a variety of sticker labelers for many different applications. Labeling systems are available in semi-automatic table-top solutions, fully in-line automatic labelers, and high-speed rotary systems for customers with high-speed production lines. These labeling machines use the latest technology to deliver superb adaptability and performance.
Bottle Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine
Shrink Sleeve Labelers drop a heat-shrinkable plastic sleeve label over a container. The label conforms to the shape of the container after passing through a heat tunnel. A short sleeve dropped over the container neck becomes a tamper-evident seal. Sleeve labelers are faster than other labeler types, able to label up to 300 containers a minute.
Sleeve labelers and tamper evident banders from VKPAK are built for speed, accuracy, and efficiency at a low cost. They’re perfect for bottle and container sleeve labeling, decoration, and tamper-evident banding. Compact designs fit into tight production lines and can produce full-body and tamper-evident banding at speeds of up to 450 per minute full body and 600 per minute tamper-evident banding. There are several sleeve models based on label lay flat sizes and speed requirements.
Bottle Wet Glue Labeling Machine
The wet glue labeller applies labels from a stack to containers at very high speed. It is a technique principally used on rigid packaging, such as glass or durable plastic bottles.
Wet glue labeling machine automatically paste labels on round container of glass, plastic, aluminum, pet, cardboard container and wrap-around labels in the vertical position by using cold glue. This machine is rigid, versatile and engineered for reliability and enhance operational efficiency in addition, it has several exclusive features which offer additional advantages.
Bottle Hot Melt Glue Labeling Machine
Hot melt glue labeling machine apply thin stripes of molten glue to the back of a paper label that is then wrapped around the container. Soup and paint cans are often labeled this way.
PET Round Bottle Labeling Machine
PLC control adhesive labeling machine for round bottles is the upgrade of the company’s products, the device structure is simple, easy to operate. According to the bottle, labeling paper specifications and features for stepless adjustment of production capacity. Selection of the labeling machine adaptable bottles, glass bottles and plastic bottles for food, drugs, cosmetics, and other specifications, whether transparent or opaque sticker, can be pasted on the bottle or container satisfactory label.
Advantages
Stable: Adapt Siemens PLC control and Panasonic servo motor Driven label for machine working stably and label accuracy. It is high performance and high efficiency.
Easy Operation: The touch screen can be in English, Spanish, French, Russia and any other language. It is easy operation and can be connect with other machines for production packaging line.
High Precision: Accuracy from +-0.5-1mm.
Wide Application Range: Widely using the bottle diameter from 25mm to 120mm, bottle heigh 25mm to 300mm, If customized height of 10mm-150mm, length of 15mm-300mm, please kindly ask us.
High Speed: Speed max can reach 150 bottles per min subject to the label size and bottle size.
Europe Standard: The labeling machine is made according to CE standard, Taiwan technology.
Automatic Horizontal Small Bottle Labeling Machine
Features:
- Applicable scope, specially for small tubes, bottles to do labeling.
- Circular rolling labeling, widely used in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic and other industries.
- High accuracy of labeling, the acuities of label head to tail connect local just reache + / – 1 mm
- The clever extrusion type device feeding, just need to place the pieces, it can automatically labeling
- Using the anodic oxidation of aluminium alloy stents and advanced computer white box, the beauty is generous.
- Using advanced electric eye, the object, the label high detection sensitivity.
- Work with bottle management machine, the efficiency is improved.
- Optional code printing machine to print date or batch number automaticlly, improve packing process.
Automatic Double Side Labeler Machine For Bottles
Features:
- This machine can automatically attach adhesive labels or stickers film on the side surface of the product/ large curvature, circumference, and square surface, etc.
- Improve the efficiency of product labeling and film adhesion. attached location is accuracy and stable; to avoid manual labeling, inefficient film, attached skew, foaming and folds, and irregular attached location problems, reduce cost, make product more nice. so that improve product competitiveness.
- Labeling smooth, not wrinkled, no bubbles, labeling accuracy, high efficiency, good stability.
- PLC control system, touch screen, has standard sensor electronic control system, human control interface show prompted comments and complete function, operation function, easy to use and maintain.
Automatic Tabletop Bottle Labeling Machine
Full automatic processing provided by PLC controll and fast labelling speed to save your precious time, it’s the best choice for automatic labelling in a such small form factor.
Additionally, it can attach to bottle organizing machine to add bottle feeding and retracting functions.
- Lightweight & humanized design: small enough to sit on a desk comparing to the normal automatic labelling machine which is giant and uneasy to move around.
- Automatic photoelectric sensor: smart controll for labelling and bottle decteting, it has automatic label calibration and detection to avoid any waste of labels.
- Automatic bottle feeding: seperates bottles automatically to improve stablity by eliminating the small size difference between each bottles.
- Stainless steel body: elegant appearance, non-deformation, high quality 304ss material that meets gmp standard, providing the best using experience.
- Best imported component: carefully picking the best component to build the machine, ensures high quality and long service life.
- Automatic batch process: easy to operate and maintian, lowering labor cost and improving efficiency.
- Multiple functions: automatic counting and stopping to save electricity, automatic save settings, etc.
- Touch screen controll: easy to controll and switch different settings, it features a user interface with guides.
- High labelling stablity: labelling is straight and flat, no bubbles or creases.
Semi Automatic Round Bottle Labeling Machine For All Round Container
Label of Application: self-adhesive label, laser labels, electronic supervision codes, barcodes, etc.
Products of application: products with labels attached to the circumferential surface and conical surface, which can realize single, double and positioning labeling.
Industry of Application: widely used in food industry, chemical industry, electronics industry, pharmaceutical industry, hardware industry, plastic industry, etc.
Cases of Application: front and back labeling of red wine/white wine bottles, chili sauce bottle labeling, cosmetic labeling, health care product labeling, medical product labeling, hardware product labeling, etc.
1. Two working mode: Pedal switch control or automatic working mode
2. Labeling function: Single side labeling and double side labeling
3. Labeling speed is adjustable,improve the working efficiency greatly
4. Can be equipped with date printe,make labeling and printing at one machine.
5. Intelligent operation panel: Easy to adjust the working data,improve the product quality.
Automatic Trigger Sprayer Detergent Bottle Shrink Sleeve Labeling Machine
The machine’s structure is compact, and suitable for the production line of different direction and different height. The machine part adopts combination designing of modularization, and make the machine reasonable, the height adjustment adopts motors fluctuating, it is convenient to replace the material, The special cutter head designing, make the film rolling cut more exactly and reliably.
Features:
- The machine is made of stainless steel and high quality of aluminum alloy, the reasonable, intact frame, it is easy to adjust.
- The feet bolt is not fixed, easy to move suitable for different place.
- The shrinkable film roll with adjustable locking gear, can be adjusted according to different roll 5-10
- The applicable bottle is the machine square bottle and round bottle
- Without tools, the driven machinery can be adjusted to meet different bottle size
- Particular inserting label ways, i.e. Inserting label, it is reasonable and convenient.
- Full automatic feeder, the flat shrinking and tension are adjusted together.
- It is assured to low error that there is inspection of rolling label cut.
- Particular blade design, blade base can be change by free, changing blade quickly and conveniently.
- It is easy to change the central clamping device without any tools.
- Oriental rolling label device can be lifting synchronal.
- The separating bottle screw, oriental belt and conveyor are adjusted synchronal, it is easy and quick to do.
- Adopting schneider servo motor made in france and sensitive photo electricity, to insure the precision of cutting label.
- Stainless steel electric controller, adopting mitsubishi PLC made in japan
- Adopting advanced machine automatic controlling technology, main component adopts famous brand.
Automatic Vinegar Bottle Wet Glue Paper Labeling Machine
The size of label box can be changed according to the different label size. The operation is convenient and easy.
It uses the glue pump and the glue can be used circularly. Quantity of flowing glue also can be changed to satisfy different labeling request. Compare to self adhesive labels, paper label make a low cost.
Features
- Whole machine use 304 stainless steel and advanced aluminum alloy, meet the GMP requirement.
- Automatic label sending, automatic pasting, automatic labeling which highly improve labeling efficiency.
- Advanced compatible human-machine interface system, simple and intuitive, full of functions, with rich online help functions.
- Using rotary-screw guide the bottles on conveyor, the bottle runs smoothly and the positioning is reliable. Using the rolling mechanism, the label pasting is good, the reliability of the labeling is enhanced, the protection device is equipped with no bottle sent, no label out, no paste, no labeling and so on.
- The high purity copper glue box is matched with the stainless steel roller to make the process precise. The glue thickness can be adjusted according to the need, and the glue is equal, so as to eliminate the waste of glue and the phenomenon of glue leakage.
- The special rubber roller is treated by several processes without deformation and wear resistance. The glue is uniform and light, and the amount of glue is saved.
- Intelligent control, automatic photoelectric tracking, when no object and no labeling, no label automatic correction and automatic label detection function, to prevent glue leakage and label waste.
- With the vacuum suction system and the belt cooperation, the label can paste on bottle smoothly .
- Using the frequency converter, the speed of the motor can be adjusted freely and the labeling capacity is controlled freely.
- It can work alone, and also can connect the production line.
- The separation design of glue box, coated rubber wheel and rotating tower, make simple and quick cleaning.
- The whole machine is selected by the world famous electric configuration to ensure the quality, make it more stable, longer use and less maintenance.
- The speed of labeling, transport and bottle separating can realize stepless speed regulation, and adjust according to the need.
- The adjustment is simple, the replacement of a small number of parts such as the turret, the vacuum belt and so on, can be quickly adjusted and satisfied with various specifications of the bottle. And the adjustment factors can be excluded to the maximum.
Automatic Linear Hot Melt Glue Labeling Machine
All modified adjustments are easily reproducible. The labeling machine is easily to operate, to clean and to maintain and is very economic thanks to its high reliability.
Main Function:
- With a star-wheel carrying containers firmly while dispensing, providing stable dispensing performance under high-speed operation. Also can choose screw for bottle inlet.
- Use servo motor to synchronously tracks label supply, label cutting and use specially designed vacuum drum to ensure precise labeling.
- Welded, sturdy machine body enables labeling up to 600 bottles per minute without problem.
- Three-phase PLC and AC variable control with a synchronized tracking and control system to maintain label cutting accuracy in different running speed.
- Centralized lubrication system for easy maintenance.
- System safety device: When malfunctions such as irregular torques and abnormal feeding occur, machine will automatically stop for operation safety and machine durability.
- Detecting in feed situation with sensor, automatically adjust labeling speed according to feeding situation of production line, making production line coherent.
- Automatic label tension control system for stable and precise labeling.
- Adhesives: Hot-melt adhesives, glues, and thermal-activity adhesives.
- Label material: OPP, BOPP, thermal-activity adhesives and matte paper.
Method of Operation
The containers are picked up by the infeed starwheel and transferred to the container table. The container rotation begins when they are positioned between container plates and centering bells.
The speed of the feed roller is adjusted to the required label length for continuous web tension. A standard threading unit ensures optimal film feed. In the cutting unit, the labels are precisely cut while a PLC command and servo-motor provide an exact cut-off point.
Two narrow strips of hot melt glue the labels together, which are applied by a heated glue roller to the leading and trailing label edges. The label with the glue strip on its leading edge is transferred to the container. This glue strip ensures an exact label positioning and a positive bond. As the container is rotated during label transfer, labels are applied tightly. Gluing of the trailing edge ensures proper bonding.
Bottle Labeling Cases
4 Things to Consider in a Bottle Labeling Machine
Bottle labeling machine have many options, even within models, because many of these products need multiple labels (and manufacturers want machines that have the ability to accommodate several bottle sizes). So, how do you go about choosing a machine that’s right for your product lines?
What Makes Bottle Labeling Machines Different from Other Label Applicators?
Bottle labeling systems are far more complex than other package labeling applicators. The process starts when bottles enter the labeler’s conveyor belt (often immediately after going through the capping machine).
Guide rails support the bottles as they form a single line, and the bottles then pass by one or more label applicators. Each applicator draws adhesive labels from a reel and rolls them onto the bottles. Rollers grip the bottle, spinning it as the label is applied, and that rotation is timed with the applicator, while the rollers keep the bottle from rocking back and forth. This sturdiness ensures even application.
Sensors on automatic bottle labeling machines detect the bottle position and label positions so the bottle can be lined up for each new label. This helps orient back, front, cover and neck labels, and these bottle label applicator machines can handle plastic bottles, glass bottles, and even stainless steel metal bottles. Label applicators are also designed to accommodate different label sizes and label widths.
Bottle labelers use modular construction throughout, which gives you options for the number of labels it applies (and their position), as well as the types of bottles it can handle. This means you have several decisions to make about the initial setup and also need to consider changes and upgrades you might want/need to make in the future.
1. What Bottle Shapes Do You Use?
The vast majority of bottles are cylindrical containers, so most labeling machines can only handle cylindrical bottles. Tapered bottles need applicators that can apply labels without skewing them while using rollers that can grip the sides for orientation.
However, it’s important to have all your product information in hand before choosing a bottle labeling system because your chosen bottles might not be round containers! Labeling a square bottle is like labeling a box. It has sides that can be oriented, and labels can be placed on each side or wrapped around the bottle. In these instances, you need a bottle labeler/applicator that handles rectangular objects but has space for the necks of the bottles.
2. What Bottle Size Do You Use?
Obviously, you need a machine that can handle your bottles. However, you may find it useful to get a machine that handles multiple bottle sizes to fit shifting product demands.
For example, if you’re bottling wine, you need a machine that can handle 750 mL bottles. Bottling beer or craft soda? You probably use 12 oz. bottles. However, by limiting your offerings to one type of packaging, you could limit sales opportunities in the future. If you’re selling wine, adding half bottles to your line may help boost sales to restaurants and bars.
Likewise, a brewery may choose to sell their standard products in 12 ounce beer bottles and cans, while packing specialty or seasonal beers in wine bottles or growlers. So, it’s important for each beer bottle labeling machine to work for unique bottling processes.
No matter what you’re bottling, you need to think about accommodating different sizes and shapes of bottles for various markets, including bottles in both customary and metric sizes.
3. What Types of Adhesive Labels Do You Need?
Depending on your product design, you may need anywhere from 1-5 adhesive labels for your product.
Wrap-Around Labels:
Wrap-around labeling is the simplest and least expensive way to label a bottle. There’s no need to orient a cylindrical bottle, since there’s no front, so the machine simply rolls the bottle around as it applies a label that covers most of the bottle’s side.
Front/Back Labels:
There are two ways to apply front/back labels. With two labeling attachments, the bottle is oriented and labeled twice along the conveyor. This may be the best way to go, if you use a standard back label for multiple products, since you only need to change the front label roll when switching product lines. It also offers the best labeling speed. Some machines support front/back labels using a single label dispenser. The web has alternating front and back labels and the roller orients the bottle twice to apply these labels.
Bottle Neck Labels:
Bottle necks are tapered, requiring the same angled applications as an angled bottle. However, the rollers can still grip the cylindrical sides of the bottle. By adding label sensors, the bottle can also be oriented so that the front of the neck label lines up with the face label.
Tamper-Proof Labels:
These labels wrap over the lid so that they must be torn to open the bottle. Tamper-proof bottle stickers also provide more space for text and graphics, letting you add detail to your bottle design. Like neck labels, they can be oriented to line up with the face or back labels.
Cover Labels:
With a cover label, you can add an inexpensive label on top of your full color labels to meet market requirements. For example, you can use cover labels to add ingredient lists in the market’s native language.
4. Do You Need to Print on the Label?
Serial numbers, expiration dates, bar codes and production codes can be added to the labeling machine by incorporating a print engine. For long-term storage, you’ll want to use thermal transfer printing, which melts ink onto the label. This process doesn’t require thermal paper, and the text will be visible throughout the life of the product.
Whether you need a top-of-the-line labeler for custom-shaped craft beverages, a portable label applicator for small pharmaceutical products like vials or ampoules, or the right bottle labeling machinery for any other products, we have got you covered.
Find The Right Label Machine For Bottles And Request A Quote Today
If you would like more information about our bottle labeling machines, or our filling machine systems along with a free quote, simply contact us today. You can also find out about other equipment we carry in addition to labeling machines for bottles to complete your production lines.
To help you get the most from your bottle label machine purchase, we also offer services such as installation, repairs, and line optimization that can allow for seamless integration with the rest of your equipment.