Bottle labeling

Most types of bottles can be labeled, from round, oval and square bottles in various sizes. The shape of the bottle determines how it needs to be handled in the machine. For example, a round bottle can be rotated, while other bottles need to be held in a specific direction. The label can be placed on the front or back, around the entire bottle or on the neck. Cans and other cylindrical containers can also be labeled in a similar way.

Simply put, the machine separates and guides the bottles so that each bottle ends up correctly for labeling. Depending on the shape and label placement, the bottle can be held steady, rotated, or passed between guides and rollers. The label is then applied to the desired surface. If you have multiple bottle formats, product control, application, and changeover are adapted so that each format can be handled correctly.

Yes, it is possible. For example, a custom-built machine can apply labels to the front and back of the bottle and supplement it with a neck label or a label around the entire bottle. Which labels can be combined depends on the shape of the bottle, how it needs to be oriented and where the labels will be placed. By combining several steps in the same flow, the product does not have to be moved between separate labeling steps.

Yes, dates, batch numbers and barcodes can be printed on the label or directly on the bottle with integrated marking technology. You can also complement the solution with vision control, i.e. a camera that checks the labeling. It can verify that the correct label has been applied, that it is in the correct area and that the variable information is readable and complete. Printing and control are adapted to your product and production.

Yes, a custom-built solution can be adapted for multiple bottle sizes and shapes. For example, when changing formats, the label position is adjusted vertically and laterally so that the next bottle is guided and labeled correctly. How easy the changeover is and which formats can be run on the same machine depends on the shape and dimensions of the bottles, the size and placement of the labels, and the conditions in your production.