Sticker labeling machine as the name implies is a piece of equipment that applies pre-printed labels or directly prints labels on different pharmaceutical products.
Labelling machines can also be referred to as: labeler, label applicator, in-line labeler, self-adhesive labelling machine, and other unique names.
These machines can also be placed in a production line with other equipment such as automatic filling machines, capping units, etc.
Types of labelling machine
- Semi-automatic
- Rotary
- Wraparound which applies a single label around the circumference of a round product
- Front & Back which uses two label heads to apply labels to the front and rear faces of a single product
- Top & Base also uses two label heads to apply labels to the top and bottom faces of a single product
- Tamper-Evident which applies a single or two labels to the end(s) of a carton to seal the product
- C-Wrap which applies a single label across the top, down the side, and underneath a single product in a ‘C’ shape
- Tube Labelling which applies a single label around the circumference of an empty flexible tube
- Automatic labeling machine
Benefits of a labelling machine
Depending on the type of labeling machine, some have advantages over the others. On a general view, here are some of the advantages of sticker labeling machine;
- It increases efficiency
- Neatly placed on products
- High Production Speeds.
- Mild steel structure cladded with stainless steel 304 sheet to meet GMP norms.
- Accurate label placement
- Product data storage facility
- Saves cost
- Very less down time for change over.
Cost of Labelling Machines
The cost of labelling machines ranges significantly between suppliers, country of manufacture, and types of application.
Considering the above factors, a sticker labeling machine can be as low $100 to as high as $500,000. However, labeling machine you go for is dependent on your business scale.
Maintenance of sticker labeling machine
- Machine Weekly Oiling & Greasing is Required for smooth functioning of Machine.
- Machine Cleaning Advisable to clean machine regularly Weekly
- A specialist should be in charge of the technical procedures.
Concluding remark
Automatic horizontal Top labelers are suitable to apply self-adhesive labels flat surfaces like boxes, cosmetics, packets, Pouch and bags, books, envelopes, cartons, food trays, Bottle, etc.
Some pressure sensitive top labeling machine can be integrated onto existing production lines or be fed manually, top labeling sticker machines are used many labeling applications like labeling equipment, anti-counterfeit/product safety measures application and bar code application.
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