Modular labeling system for beverage containers

Easily adapt to evolving labeling needs with this flexible system, designed for effortless integration into high-speed production lines, ensuring precise label application on diverse container types.

Labels, Aligns, and Inspects Containers Efficiently

The Innoket Neo Flex from KHS Group is a modular labeling machine designed to tackle the ever-evolving demands of the beverage, food, and non-food industries. This versatile system allows for precise labeling, alignment, and inspection of containers made from glass, PET, plastic, and metal. With its modular architecture, you can easily switch between labeling techniques, ensuring the machine meets your specific product needs—ranging from pilsner beer bottles to tomato sauce jars and liquid laundry detergent containers.

The machine operates at impressive speeds, accommodating up to 74,000 bottles per hour for glass and PET containers and 35,000 cans per hour. Integrating into your existing production line is seamless with its advanced servoscrew conveyor system and ergonomic design. The Innoket Neo Flex features include a camera-controlled container alignment for precise label placement, integrated inspection technology for defect detection, and direct date coding capabilities.

Promoting sustainability, this equipment cuts down on resource consumption due to its energy-efficient operations and long service life. Maintenance is simple and quick, aided by its patented swiveling door technology and tool-free format changeovers. Customization is supported with optional modules like VarioDrive and specialized foiling heads, offering flexibility in processing a wide range of products. Whether you’re a beverage producer or packaging company, the Innoket Neo Flex adapts to your diverse labeling requirements with ease and reliability.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with high-speed labeling up to 74,000 containers per hour.
  • Simplifies operational flexibility with tool-free format changeovers and modular design.
  • Reduces resource usage and cost due to energy-efficient operations.
  • Ensures accurate labeling through camera-controlled alignment and integrated inspection.
  • Facilitates easy integration and maintenance with ergonomic design and free-standing stations.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Liquid food,Wine,Milk,Nonfood,Pet containers,Iced tea,Spirits,Still water,Glass containers,Plastic containers,Cans,Homecare products,Juice,Soft drinks,Beer,Sparkling wine
End products
Sports drink,Bottled water,Soup cans,Yogurt drink,Lemon iced tea,Merlot wine,Mineral water,Orange juice,Almond milk,Hand sanitizer,Pilsner beer,Shampoo containers,Tomato sauce,Cola soft drink,Prosecco sparkling wine,Liquid laundry detergent,Vodka spirits,Pet water bottles,Glass jam jars
Steps before
Container design,Pre-filling inspection,Container alignment,Recycling preparation
Steps after
Packing,Secondary packaging,Inspection and quality control,Date coding
Input ingredients
cans,glass containers,PET containers,plastic containers
Output ingredients
labeled cans,labeled glass containers,labeled PET containers,labeled plastic containers
Market info
KHS is known for manufacturing innovative filling and packaging systems for the beverage, food, and non-food industries, renowned for their engineering expertise, high-quality standards, and sustainable solutions in ensuring efficient production processes.

Technical Specifications


Labeling Speed
74,000 bottles per hour (glass and PET),35,000 containers per hour (cans)
Modular Design
Yes
Container Type
Glass,PET,Plastic,Cans
Automation Level
Servoscrew controlled,no stop star
Format Changeover
Fast and ergonomic,no tools required
Maximum Output
74,000 bottles per hour
Camera-controlled Container Alignment
Up to 60,000 containers per hour
Energy and Media Consumption
Reduced
Decoration and Inspection Integration
Yes,with date coding

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Changeover time
Fast and ergonomic without tools
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Modular design
Yes,with interchangeable modules

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container size
Varied,up to 1000 ml for cans
Container shape
Glass,PET,Plastic


CE marking
Yes
FDA compliance
Potentially Yes
FDA materials
Potentially Yes
EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Servoscrew without stop star
Free-standing stations
Yes
Patented swiveling door technology
Yes
Modular design
Yes

Custom Options


Modular design
Yes,easily interchangeable modules
Labeling techniques
Multiple,including switchable techniques
Container compatibility
Glass,PET,plastic containers,cans
Maximum output capacity
74,000 bottles/hour for glass and PET containers,35,000 cans/hour
Free-standing stations
Yes,with patented swiveling door technology
Servo-driven components
Servoscrew container conveyance without stop star