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About Labeling Machines
Labeling machinery is equipment that dispenses, applies
or prints-and-applies labels to packages or products. Labeling machinery
manufacturers make varying types of machines, from completely automatic
print-and-apply high production units to simple manual dispensing devices.
Labeling machinery is designed to apply labels to a variety of products
and packages. Because of their multiple uses, different types of labels
are able to adhere to a variety of surfaces, such as fiber, aluminum,
glass, steel and plastic. Labels can be created in an array of designs
and colors, ensuring that there is a proper label for everything.
Manufacturers make labels for numerous purposes, such as shipping addresses,
product information, bar codes and inventory control and pricing. Because
the demand for labels is great in many situations, labeling machinery
is integrated into the processes of various companies that have a high
volume of packaged products being shipped. Other businesses that have
a system of inventory storage and management also require the use of
special labeling machinery and equipment. One of the most popular types
of labeling machinery is the automatic labeling machine, which is able
to do its job without needing an operator. This machine is simply made
up of a labeling applicator, a conveyor to transport the products and
a control system.
Compliance labeling is another compelling reason for the use of labeling
machinery as many equipment manufacturers frequently integrate these
machines into their overall plant processes. The development of compliance
labeling has had a widespread effect on retail manufacturers and other
warehousing facilities, and thus has created special relationships between
the retailers and manufacturers. This has resulted in the need for facilities
to use specialized labeling machinery and equipment. The government and
FDA have much influence over what products need to be labeled, and with
what information, for the safety and health of consumers.
Because labeling is so prevalent, many industries utilize labeling machinery
manufacturers. Some common examples of where labeling machinery is used
include industries such as food and beverage, cosmetic, animal care,
mail, agricultural, electronics, laboratory, construction, data collection
and communications. When choosing from labeling machinery manufacturers,
keep in mind whether special coding is needed, like bar coding, the volume
of labels to be printed at any given time and the variety of labels.
Also, make sure that the labeling machinery is equipped to run the kind
labels that are needed for a specific product, as they come in many different
sizes and uses.
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Types of Labeling Machines
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used for high volumes of labeling to label containers and other products.
As the conveyor moves the product or container into
position, a photo eye senses it and activates the application of the
label.
- are electrical label dispensers that provide
labels which have been partially peeled from the web. The operator
applies the label by hand to the product after removing it, and a sensor
in the dispenser recognizes the removal of the label and moves the
next forward.
- are machines that automatically apply printed labels to products.
- can dispense, print, or apply labels to packages.
- includes the machines used to print and apply labels.
- dispense, print, and apply labels to products.
- are used in the packaging process and can print and apply labels to final products.
- print labels when
needed and apply them. An operator positions the product and activates
the unit for label application by depressing a foot switch or a proximity
switch, palm button or hot eyes; the operator then removes the product
and continues the sequence again.
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