Types Of Labeling Machines

A manually operated label applicator is a cost-effective solution for somebody looking to move beyond hand application but doesn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on labeling equipment. Manual applicators can apply up to 1000 labels an hour on round bottles from 1.5” to 5” in diameter. Besides their price, another great thing about them is they have low set up time and require minimal training.

This economic manual labeler machine can easily label round bottles or jars, either glass or plastic. It can also be used as a manual can labeling machine. Our manual bottle labeling machine can get through your days of labeling aligning the label onto your round products. A waste take-up creates a clean and efficient workspace that does not slip around on a table.

Activated by a foot or hand switch, semi-automatic labeling machines are a step above manually operated applicators. A semi-automatic labelling machine is better than the manual one and will usually have a feature of being able to activate by simply using a switch. These are usually quite compact machines, suitable for labelling different types of containers on both sides, front and back. Investing in a semi-automatic labeling machine can pay for itself as it speeds up labeling capabilities to match production output.

Semi-automatic labeling machines, also known as semi-automatic units, are electronically controlled systems that are suitable for labeling a wide range of products and packaging with different types of self-adhesive labels. They are the best solution for labeling small production quantities and batch numbers.

Unlike with fully automatic labeling machines, the labeling process on semi-automatic labeling systems is initiated by an operator. The product is inserted into the machine by hand in just a few steps and labeling is initiated manually. The product is then removed again by hand.

Rapid expansion may require your operations to bypass manually operated and semi-automatic machines for high volume labeling equipment. An automatic labelling machine is an equipment that is highly automated and useful for high volume projects. Automatic labeler machines are more of an investment, however, they have better packaging consistency and production times. Labeling large amounts with automatic equipment also produces at a lower labor cost per unit than a semi-automatic machine.

Automatic labeling machines can be integrated into just about any packaging line, allowing bottles to be quickly and accurately labeled while traveling down a power conveyor. Finally, custom labeling machines can also be manufactured for unique or unusual labeling projects. Accessories are also available to work with the labeling machine, including coders to print right on the label or even on bottles or other containers.

Flat labeling machine is used in top surface labeling of various packaging objects, like a lid, cap, box, cartons, bags and many more, which is used in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, food, beverage, pesticides, gifts, agriculture, electronics, etc.

Flat labeling machine is suitable for labeling a wide range of products. One machine can basically achieve all the requirements of flat product labeling, especially for low-volume, variety, and changeable specifications labeling which can largely improve the labeling production efficiency and reduce equipment investment costs.

VKPAK offers semi-automatic flat labeling machines and automatic flat labeling machines; the selection is mainly based on efficiency, precision and bubble requirements.

The side labeling machine realizes labeling or filming on the side plane and side arc surface of the workpiece, such as cosmetic flat bottles, square boxes, etc.

Sided labeling (one side or two side or more) is often used to mark food packaging, cosmetics and household products, glass and plastic bottles or cartons, etc. with variable data such as MHD, batch no. or ingredients. It doesn’t matter whether flat folding boxes, square cartons or oval formats, as are often used for bottles: For sales at the point of sale, the visual impact and therefore the perfect, wrinkle-free fit of the labels is of great importance. Our labeling solutions have the necessary flexibility and are used all over the world across industries.

Our two-side sticker labeling machines are suitable for high-speed production lines, as well as multiple applications across a wide range of industries. The machines can apply pressure-sensitive labels to two sides of your products at once, enhancing efficiency and providing multiple labeling options for full flexibility.

Corner labelling machines are usually used to apply a label to two adjacent surfaces to prevent tampering. Dedicated to the corner labeling of the box, to realize the corner labeling of the flat and side planes of the box, and play a role of anti-disassembly.

It is mainly used for tamper-evident labeling of poker, electronic product packaging boxes, and medicine packaging boxes.

Corner labeling machine meets the industry needs for high-quality information identification of product packaging; it is effective to solve the security issues online in all sectors of the logistics supply chain. Labeling speed is 30 – 60 pieces per minute, labeling accuracy is ±1 mm. The automatic corner labeling machine can be combined with the flat labeling machine to form continuous labeling.

Wrap around labeling machine apply labels by rolling them onto the surface of the container. This application method is less complex than pick-and-place methods and provides similar results to shrink-wrap. While wrap around labels dominate the round bottle market, this type of label can be used on almost any container. (They adhere to plastic, glass, metal and cardboard.)

Wrapping the label around the circumference of the container maximizes printable space. When packaging beverages, this process allows you to place all necessary brand information on a single label and easily meet UPC specifications.

Wraparound labeling for an all-around seamless product, Products from a wide variety of industries have one thing in common: More and more legal requirements for labeling make it necessary to use the available space on the products as efficiently as possible.

For cylindrical containers, wrap-around labeling is therefore ideal, in which the product is completely or partially wrapped with the label along the circumference – which is why it is also referred to as wrap-around labels.

This wet glue labeling machine is suitable for paper label. It widely used for all kinds of round bottles, jars, cans etc. Both glass bottles and plastic bottle would be fine.

Wet glue labelling machines apply labels using a glue which is liquid at room temperature. These machines usually apply labels from a stack to rigid containers, such as beer or spirit bottles at very high speeds.

The machines are particularly suitable for wet environments, such as liquid filling of beverages where they continue to be the predominant application method. Often the labels are highly decorative and can be embossed and cut into complex shapes, or are applied to difficult container shapes. Often more than one label is applied to one container, requiring several applicators.

Pressure-sensitive labelling machines use pre-glued labels supplied on a reel of release paper or film. They require no water to make the adhesive stick.

Due to their popularity, they have replaced many traditional forms of wet glue application. The advantages are that there is no liquid glue or heat required in the process and the label can be made from materials other than paper. The labels can be pre-cut into complex shapes on the reel by means of a die-cutter and stored on the reel until required, with minimal risk of damage. This method of application enables labels to be applied at medium/high speed to soft packages, as well as rigid containers and where the product could be damaged by water or heat.

Machines which apply labels using adhesive which is solid at room temperature.

Hot melt label applicators are a variant of the Wet Glue Labeller, where different types of adhesive are heated to a liquid state prior to application. The adhesive may vary due to the product, packaging material or external conditions in the packaging area. This type of applicator is, for example, used for wraparound labels that cover most of a container body and wall surface. Wrap-around labels are applied with a hot-melt adhesive in a labelling machine where before the label dispenser, containers have glue or adhesive applied to them by glue dispensing nozzles, while the rotary plates on which the containers are held in position, are temporarily stationary.

This operation allows for highly precise gluing. The containers can then be rotated counter to the direction of rotation of the labeller carousel carrying the plates, so that a precise removal of the wrap-around label from the dispenser is effected. This means that glue cannot accumulate on other labels in the box to impair the labelling operation.

A machine which places a tube of plain or decorated thermoplastic material over the neck or body of a rigid container before heat-shrinking it to fit the contours of the bottle/container. Sleeves are used to cover the entire body of the rigid container to provide a complete body label as well as tamper evidence protection. Typical applications include contoured containers for soft drinks, cosmetics and toiletries.

A machine which places a tube of plain or decorated thermoplastic material over the neck or body of a rigid container before heat-shrinking it to fit the contours of the bottle/container. Sleeves are used to cover the entire body of the rigid container to provide a complete body label as well as tamper evidence protection. Typical applications include contoured containers for soft drinks, cosmetics and toiletries.

As a general rule, inline labelers are perfect for simple applications and rotary labelers are perfect for complex or high speed label application. For example, if you need to apply a wrap label to a round bottle at 50 bottles per minute, this could easily be done with an inline labeler. The same is true if you need to apply front & back labels to a straight wall rectangular bottle at 80 bottles per minute.

An in-line labelling machine is an equipment that is highly automated and useful for high volume projects. This type of machine is likely to be more expensive however provides more efficient and effective packaging and labelling. It is a highly automated machine and thus helps reduce labour costs.

This is a good high-speed labelling machine that is suitable for round the clock (24*7) operations. These machines are highly customised to fit inside an operational plant besides which they are very rapid It has an ability to handle over 500 units every minute.

Mainly used in wine and drinks, food, cosmetic, and chemical industries. Products: bottles, glasses, vials, tanks and cans of cylindrical, square, rectangular shapes, flasks and shaped containers.