High speed wraparound label applicator for cylindrical containers
In the food and beverage industry, efficient labeling of cylindrical PET, glass, or metal containers is crucial for maintaining a high production rate. Challenges include maintaining precise application, reducing downtime for label changes, and ensuring seamless operation during multi-shift schedules.
Apply wraparound labels with hot melt glue
The ETIMA ML-L/B is a high-speed label applicator designed for wraparound labeling on cylindrical containers. It uses pre-cut paper labels and Hot Melt glue, applied through a spiral spray system. This allows for adhesive saving and speeds of up to 60,000 containers per hour, depending on the format. The machine accepts container diameters from 53mm to 154mm and formats from 202 to 603, with format changes taking only 5 to 10 minutes. The uninterrupted feeding of the label box ensures high uptime and efficiency, crucial for continuous multi-shift operations. The integration of control devices and reject functions provides high-quality labelling control. This machine is particularly beneficial for the canning and food sectors.
Benefits
- Speeds up to 60,000 containers per hour
- Uninterrupted label box feeding for high uptime
- Fast format change times (5-10 minutes)
- Suitable for various container materials (PET, glass, metal)
- Integrated quality control and reject functions