Whether you’re a beverage manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, or any business dealing with bottled products,you will need the labeling machine, as the label is very important for the products, it can provide much information such as manufacturer info, formula info, logo, batch no, expired time,
What is a bottle labeling machine?
A bottle labeling machine is an automated device that is designed to accurately put labels to bottles or containers. It is vital equipment in the packing line for improving labeling accuracy, increasing productivity, and saving labor costs.
Which type of labeling machine does Fillitech have
There are several types of bottle labeling machines available in the market, according to different labeling requirements. These include pressure-sensitive labeling machines, glue-based labeling machines, sleeve labeling machines, wrap-around labeling machines, and front and back labeling machines
For different bottles, there are round bottle labeling machines and the other is for square bottle rectangular, and irregular shapes bottles,so the cost is high.
How to print the batch number
- In-line printing: Many labeling machines offer in-line printing capabilities. This involves integrating a printing module or system into the labeling machine. The batch number can be printed directly on the label as it is applied to the bottle during the labeling process.
- Offline printing: In this method, you print the batch numbers on separate labels or stickers using a separate printing device, such as a thermal printer or inkjet printer. These printed labels are then manually applied to the bottles after the labeling machine has applied the main label.
What is the main parts of Fillitech’s round bottle sticker labeling machine?
1. Separating wheel: The wheel is driven by motor and it can separates the bottles with certain distance for labeling properly.
2. Thermal code printer: The printer can code the label with mfg. date, EXP. date and batch numbers.
3. Label feeding device: The feeding system send the labels through roller driven by step motor. The PLC controls the feeding device to send out label accurately.
4. Touch screen: The HMI displays the states of the machine and messages. The operator uses the touch screen to set parameters and control the machine.
5. Rolling belt: The rolling belt rotates the bottles to roll the label on.
6. Conveyor: convey the bottles from last process position to the label machine.
7. E-stop button: Press the button to cut off the power in case of emergency.
8. Electronic board and control system: The control system acquires signals from sensors and sends instructions to the step motor and code printer.
What is the Fillitech’s round bottle labeling machine working process
- The conveyor carries the bottles which are already filled with tablets and capped to the separator wheel position.
- The separator wheel separates the bottles with certain interval and then the conveyor carries the bottles into the roller.
- Before the bottles go into the roller, the bottle detection sensor detects the bottle and then the PLC gets the signal to calculate the time for sending labels out.
- The bottles move forward to the position that the label head is ready to stick on the bottle in a tangent line.
Regular maintenace
Power:AC220V 50Hz, the earth wire should reliable, otherwise it can cause danger to equipment and man.
2. Do not use edge tools to press the touch screen. Avoiding scratching and affecting operation.
3. To guarantee clear characters, regularly clean the printing copper characters on the printer.
4. When label rolling belt, label press board and conveyor belt sticking to labels, clean them by alcohol. Do not use edge tools to clean them and cause damage.
5. Stop the machine immediately when there is abnormal noise and contact professional technicians to check the stoppage and restart the machine.
6. No lubrication oil or grease on the machine surface to avoid contamination of drugs or products.
7. Any operation should obey operation order.
8. Maintaining should be finished by full time person
9. Keep machine tidy. Do clean job in each shift.
10.Wear and tear parts like rubber base plate, label rolling belt, synchronous belt, etc,need to be changed promptly when not working well.
Trouble shooting
- Turn the power switch to “ON”, but machine doesn’t start.
Please check power, electric wires, and connections and make sure the “Emergency Stop” button is not on. If still not solved, please call after sale department in our company.
- Large deviation of label head and label tail and the deviation direction is same.
Please check the levelness of the machine. Adjusting the foot margin to keep machine horizontal. If the deviation direction is confounding, it’s the problem of bottle quality ( bottle cliff and bottle bottom is not vertical).
- Printing is not clear
Please whether check temperature control meter is within the operation scope, whether the gap between printer head and rubber base plate is suitable; also, the quality of ink ribbon and printer holding time affect the clearness of characters. Turn up the printing temperature (max. 240℃) or delay the printer holding time.
- Ink ribbon always break
Probably stoppage of printer, which causes ink ribbon locked or because of too long printer holding time. Check the printer, if the rolling ink ribbon is flexible, then decrease the printer holding time.
- Missed out labeling
Too fast labeling speed leads to this problem. Lower the labeling speed.
For occasionally missed out labeling, check whether the gap between guardrail and bottle separating wheel is suitable; some bottle is over soft or over hard, which affects the bottle separating time and leads to too small interval among bottles and leads to missed out labeling.
How to choose a labeling machine
Ensure the label specification: Such as label sizes(length and width), material, shapes,and materials (such as paper, pressure-sensitive, shrink sleeves, or wrap-around labels), production volume, and other customer-made requirements like variable data or serialized coding.
Consider Labeling Methods: There are many labeling methods for your products, such as pressure-sensitive labeling, glue-based labeling, sleeve labeling, wrap-around labeling, or front and back labeling. Choose the suitable method for your product
Ensure the bottle specification: Consider the sizes, shapes, and materials of the bottles or containers you will be labeling.Such as round shape bottles,square bottles, irregular shapes bottles.
Production Speed and Capacity: Ensure the labeling speed and production capacity meet the filling machine if it works with the filling machine online. If the filling machine speed is 200bottle/min, so the labeling machine speed can not less than 200bottle/min,otherwise the bottles will jam on the conveyor.
Easy Operation and Changeover: It needs to be easy for staff to operate, it can keep the machine working well and work for long time without failure. Quick changeover time is also important when switching between different products or label sizes. Save time means saving money.
Maintenance and Support: Consider the maintenance requirements and ongoing support offered by the manufacturer. Look for machines that are durable, easy to maintain, and backed by reliable customer support. Regular maintenance and responsive support are essential for maximizing machine uptime and minimizing disruptions.
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Budget and Return on Investment (ROI): Establish a budget for your labeling machine investment. Compare the features, capabilities, and reliability of different machines within your budget range. Additionally, evaluate the potential return on investment by considering labor cost savings, increased productivity, and improved product presentation.
Fillitech labeling projects
Tesing the labeling machine working,50bottle per min,ready for customer come to FAT,
