Can labeling

Simply put, the machine guides the can into the correct position, holds it stable and applies one or more labels. How the solution is built depends on the shape and size of the can, where the labels will be placed and what your production looks like. If multiple sides are to be labeled, the machine can have multiple applicators and also turn the can between steps. Top holders and product guidance then help the can maintain the correct position all the way.

Yes, it is possible to label cans automatically on both two and four sides. With four-sided labeling, the long sides can be labeled first. The can is then rotated 90 degrees so that the short sides can also be labeled. The exact flow is adapted to the shape of the can, the label placements and your production. This way, several labeling steps can be combined in the same machine, without the can having to be moved manually between different stations.

Yes, a custom-built labeling machine can be adapted to multiple can sizes and formats. For example, we have built a solution for rectangular cans of 20 and 25 liters, with graduated settings that make the changeovers repeatable. There are also machines that handle both bottles and cans. Which formats can be combined depends on, among other things, the dimensions of the products, shape, label placement and how they need to be guided through the machine.

It starts with the can being held stable throughout the labelling process. Product guidance and a top holder help it maintain the correct position, while a roller or brush applies the label evenly. If the can is to be labelled in several stages, the transport and turning also need to be coordinated so that the orientation does not change. If necessary, the labelling can be supplemented with vision control, i.e. a camera control that checks the label placement and quality.

Yes, it is possible. The solution is then adapted to the can formats, label placement and how the products already move through your production. The machine can combine several steps, such as separation, transport, double-sided or four-sided labeling, turning and inspection. To achieve a well-functioning flow, you also need to take into account the available space, the path of the can through the line and the transitions between the machine and the other equipment.