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Automatic Label Applicators

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Automatic Label Applicator Benefits & Highlights

Automatic Label Applicator benefits

Automatic Label Applicator Machines are best for fast-paced, high-volume packaging environments. Available in a variety of models suited for your specific product needs and operations. Every machine is designed to:

  • Increase productivity
  • Improve compliance and traceability 
  • Maximize accuracy & consistency
  • Reduce costs 

Nassco partners with Universal Labeling Systems to offer standard or configured labeling systems.

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What Are Different Types of Automatic Label Applicators?

 Automatic Round labeling Systems

Automatic Round Systems

Automatic round product labeling systems  provide you with the ability to label cylindrical products at speeds from 20 to 300 products per minute.  Available in 3 options based on your packaging needs:

  • R320: entry level system for those getting started in automating their labeling process.
  • R321: provides increased speed and product-to-label synchronization with options that include product encapsulation, product orientation, and the ability to be customized for conical shaped products
  • R322: high speed featuring extra wide labeling abilities

R321 Features: 

  •  Heavy duty system framework 
  • 6" wide x 6' long delrin chain conveyor 
  • All AC drives
  • Product metering wheel
  • Photoelectric product sensor
  • SL1500 stepper driven label - wipe-on, tamp, tamp blow label applicator
  • Multi-level menu system with digital controls
  • Encoder from wrap station to SL1500
  • Photoelectric label sensor 
  • 6.25" wide web capacity 
  • 12" label roll capacity, 3" core
  • Variable label dispense speed up to 1500 i.p.m.
  • 15" long label wrapping station
  • UL certified NEMA 12 control enclosure
CP1000 Front & Back Packager System

CP1000 Front & Back Packager System

The CP 1000 has a digital control package, and multi-level system adjustments not found in standard “front & back” labeling systems. The CP1000 can label fronts & backs of F style containers, apply and orient labels on one gallon jugs, and apply multi-side labels to oval and square bottles, and all with limited changeover.

  • 6”wide x 12’ long Delrin chain conveyor
  • All AC drives
  • Product metering wheel
  • Synchronous product positioning device
  • Synchronous overhead hold down
  • Photoelectric product sensor
  • Two SL 1500 stepper-driven label applicators - wipe on, tamp, tamp blow
  • Label dispense speed up to 1500 ipm
  • Encoder with speed following control
  • Secondary label wipe-down devices
  • 6.25” wide web capacity
  • 12” label roll capacity 3” core
  • Job save option
  • UL certified NEMA 12 control enclosure with multi-level menu system
UPA 2

Print Apply

UPA II featuring Sato, Zebra, and TSC print engines:
Print & apply labeling lets users create and apply labels directly onto a product and its packaging. Thermal transfer labels can carry data such as alphanumeric text, barcodes, serialization, 2D codes, QR codes, and graphics as a more accurate and cost-effective way to design and apply labels. The most common use of Print & Apply is on boxes and cartons. UPA II features include:

  • Industrial strength Print & Apply
  • Easy-to-use operator touch screen
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • “Quick change” Tamp head
  • Removable tamp head assembly for easy access to print engine
  • Proximity sensor in head “smart head”
  • Label out condition
  • Label roll capacity: 12” Ø
  • Bar code compatible / RFID ready
  • Additional models and options available - contact us to learn more.
Applicators from Universal Labeling

Applicators from Universal Labeling

Individual units can be combined with made-to-order product handling accessories such as conveyors or counters to increase automation and system integration. Contact us to learn more.

  • L15-S wipe on label applicator - label dispense speed up to 1300ipm
  • L30 wipe on label applicator - label dispense speed up to 800ipm
  • L60  tamp, tamp blow label applicator  - label dispense speed up to 600ipm
  • SL1500 wipe on, tamp, tamp blow label applicator  - label dispense speed up to 1500ipm (integrated into R321 and CP1000)
  • SL2000  wipe on, tamp, tamp blow label applicator - label dispense speed up to 3000ipm

Where Do Automatic Labeling Applicators Work Best?

Many industries benefit from semi-automatic and automatic labeling machines in their packaging operations due to increased efficiency, consistency, and cost savings. Here are some key industries:

  • Food & Beverage: Labeling bottles, jars, cans and packaged food containers
  • Healthcare Manufacturing: Prescription bottles, vials and medical device packaging
  • Manufacturing: Applying barcodes and product identification labels, labeling for hazardous materials and compliance
  • Ecommerce/Retail: Fast, consistent branding on packaging, shipping and return label application
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