Combined labeling

A combined labeling machine brings together several ways to handle products and apply labels in the same system. It is suitable when you want to label different packaging formats in the same production or apply multiple labels to a product. For example, a round bottle may need to be rotated, while a rectangular can is guided by a side application. The machine is built according to your products, label placements and labeling needs.

Yes, an example of that is our combined labeling machine for bottles and cans. Round products can be rotated during application using a three-roller system, while cans are labeled from the side. Before labeling, the products are separated and guided to the correct distance and position. This allows different packages to be labeled in the same flow, even though they require different application techniques.

It depends on the shape of the product and how it needs to be guided through the machine. For example, it is possible to combine labels on the front, back and side surfaces with neck labels or labels that go around the entire product. A combined solution can therefore handle both multiple label placements on the same bottle and different types of packaging. Your products and desired label positions determine which applicators and handling methods are needed.

Yes, both parts can be built into the labeling flow. Variable information such as best-before dates and batch numbers can be written at the same time as the labels are applied. Vision control, i.e. camera-based control, can then verify that the correct label is used, that it is within the specified tolerance and that the print is complete and legible. When necessary, products with incorrect labeling can also be sorted out automatically.

You get a more cohesive labeling flow when multiple products, label placements or inspections are handled in the same system. For example, this could involve labeling both bottles and cans or applying front, back and neck labels to the same bottle. When product control, application, variable printing and inspection are coordinated, the product does not have to be moved between several separate labeling steps. At the same time, the operator gets a unified solution to work with.