Labeling Machines

Labeling Machine Fault Finding

June 13, 2017 by value

A key strength to our labeling machine supply is how we go about fault finding. For LabelOn™ when there is a problem, we treat it as an opportunity ; an opportunity for us to shine and show our clients how we pull clear from any other labeling equipment solution that is on offer. “it’s […]

Is It Simply a Case of “How Much?” – Knowing What To Ask About Your Induction Sealing and Labeling Machinery

April 12, 2017 by value

We get approached all the time with one simple question: “How much?” This is no doubt a critical aspect when deciding on a larger purchase. But few realize the complexity that goes into determining the right combination of equipment, process, and consumables for specific production requirements. If we state the price of machinery and/or consumables […]

Product Labeling Samples Process -Advising and Proceeding with Confidence

January 31, 2017 by value

Labeling Machine Inquiry or Order Process The following article going over the assessment of labels and bottles for a given Labeling Machine inquiry or order. With this level of knowledge applied to a client inquiry, you can confidently move forward with both machine and label supply. The consistency of products is entirely out of our […]

Who Services Your Labeling Machine?

September 1, 2016 by value

The straight answer is, you do. We flip the notion of expensive call-out charges where you can expect charges of $150 per hour as a technician drives over to your facility on their timing. The technician in the old-style approach wants to be the only person that can fix your labeling machine. It’s his job; […]

Labeling Machines: Versatile or Dedicated?

July 14, 2016 by value

This is about choosing between a dedicated labeling machine and a versatile labeling machine.

The LabelOn™ Labeling Range

In the LabelOn™ labeling range, there are two distinct in line machine ranges: The LabelOn™ Modular which is suited for versatile applications, where it can be expanded after being delivered to the client. The available modules on this machine enable most co-packer and private label projects to be handled, either as additional supply or future modules being supplied. The LabelOn™ Modular comes preconfigured with electronics, plugs and installed points, mounting brackets and positions all worked out.

A more dedicated line of labeling machinery is called the LabelOn™ Basic machinery. There are many shared features between the Basic and Modular including the basic electronics, motor drives and label heads.

LabelOn™ Modular and LabelOn™ Basic Label Applicators Comparison

Modular Labeling Machines

The LabelOn™ Modular has a number of enhanced adjustments and additional electronics. The most common labeling applications are labeling from above, labeling from above and below, labeling from the side onto flat containers or labeling from the side onto oval profile containers, that is, flat container where their sides have gotten an elliptical or oval type profile, a curve in one direction, much like a shampoo bottle. This type of labeling is often done from two sides. And there is round bottle labeling and that’s divided into three tasks:

Single wrap label – which can be up to 100% wrap but typically between 50 and 85% wrap
Two Labels on a round container
Labels that are orientated on a round container with respect to a feature like a handle, bottle grips or even writing on a bottle; or possibly, another label

Any of these specific tasks can be achieved with a LabelOn™ Basic labeling machine. There will be a model suitable.

The LabelOn™ Modular range can cover everything, all, but a label from below. In which case, you would also get a LabelOn™ Basic machine to cover a top and bottom or just bottom labeling application.

LabelOn™ Basic Label Applicators for Dedicated Labeling Tasks

Basic Label Applicators

The LabelOn™ Basic machine, compared to LabelOn™ Modular for a dedicated task, is a more economic feature or more economic way to go. If you envisage, more than just a single, particular labeling task, then that would have to be achieved by one more LabelOn™ Basic machine; and probably can be achieved with just one LabelOn™ Modular machine, which would be lower cost than more than one LabelOn™ Basic machine.

LabelOn™ Basic 500 Left Hand Small Round and Small Rectangular Wrap

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LabelOn™ Modular Label Applicators Profile

LabelOn™ Modular machine is a longer machine; typically it is 12 feet or 3 meters long compared to LabelOn™ Basic machine which typically run between 6 and 10 feet or 2 to 2 ½ meters. The LabelOn™ Basic machine, as compared to other brand machines that do a single task, has a number of extra features and much better synchronizing usually of all the processors, all the conveyors, a coloured touch screen control and a machine that is really built for the task rather than bits and pieces put together to make up a machine that will do a single job.

The LabelOn™ Modular machine is truly a versatile and expandable machine and is unparalled in the market. It has a number of extra features on the basic including dual excess tilt on the labeling heads and a number of other under the hoods benefit that you will only find out after a long discussion with your LabelOn™ representative.

LabelOn™ Modular Label Applicator Walk Around

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If you are a copacker, a contractor or simply a manufacturer with a large number of SKUs and potential different product shapes, then, the LabelOn™ Modular is the best choice. If you are moving into a higher scale production of a single or range of shapes, then the LabelOn™ Basic represents a very cost-effective feature-packed option.

Labeling Machine Price Inquiries – How Much?

June 30, 2016 by value

Nearly every day, we receive inquiries that we cater through the chat engines on our websites. Many inquiries come from start up businesses trying to figure out the best way to present their products on the market; and what labeling options are available to them.

Have you ever been responsible for labeling a product by hand? If yes, then you know all too well that there is nothing simple about it. You will be curious to know the price of automation and if this is something that can be achieved with the use of smaller machines for starters. With a seemingly endless number of labeling machines to choose from, picking the right labeler for your product can be overwhelming.

Perhaps the most anticipated question customers ask with every chat is “How much”. How much is the price of our labeling machine? Ask yourself, Is this asking the right question?

A good labeling company will take the time to learn about your specific requirement, your packaging and product, production volume and budget in order to determine the best type of product labeler for your specific application. Let us determine if this is the right time for you to own a self adhesive labeling system.

ROI on Labeling Machine

Sample Computation Only

The above image shows an example calculation of the cost benefit for changing from the current method of labeling to the proposed Labeler Machine. You may be hand applying, using a label dispenser, using a benchtop label applicator or using another troublesome or slow in-line labeling machine.

The people at LabelOn™ can assist with a computation to suit your circumstances. Most large companies are looking for an ROI of 4 years or under. Any ROI lower than a year is outstanding and indicates you are very late in making your decision to get a labeling machine.

Choosing the Right Label Applicator

Picking the right labeler for your product can be overwhelming with a seemingly endless number of labeling machines to choose from. The LabelOn™ range can help simplify this because is divided into 4 simple categories, each one representing a specific labeling range capacity.

Mini Labeling Machines

Benchtop Labeler Machines

Basic Label Applicators

Modular Labeling Machines

LabelOn™ Bench-Top Hand Crank Round - Made in the USA

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How would you feel about your product on a shelf with skewed label? There are ways to ensure that this does not happen. Major decisions are made to ensure that the packaging quality is indicative of the product itself, because the saleability of your product often comes down to appeal on a shelf. No one wants to see their product hit the consumer market with an appearance that does not reflect their commitment to quality. So please, ask yourself once again, how much is it worth to you to have your own labeling machine?

Let’s chat. We can help you.

LabelOn™ Mini Series

November 13, 2015 by value

LabelOn™ is introducing the newest addition to its line of labeling machines, the LabelOn™ Mini Series.

LabelOn™ Mini are Tabletop Labeling Machines with smaller footprints designed for smaller businesses or start up companies who understand the struggle of placing labels to their products by hand. They can be widely used in different size bottles designed for smaller production run.

The LabelOn™ Mini Tabletop Label Applicators do everything their more expensive counterpart machines do, but with the fraction of the cost. The demand for these smaller labeler machines is undeniable. Highly accurate, they will apply your labels quickly and efficiently which saves you valuable time and make a huge statement in the appearance of your finished product.

Top Labeling With/Without Feeders

Round Products Label Applicator

Top Labeler With or Without Feeders

November 13, 2015 by value

Automated Standalone Top Labeler

Suitable for various flat products such as plastic boxes, DDR, note book, aluminum foil bags, etc. It can be connected to production line to increase production.

Labeling Machine Features:

Adjustable labeling height and angle.
Digital control panel controls labeling speed and labeling delay time.
Easy to set and read, user friendly Microprocessor and LED screen.
Automatic label sensor detection with built-in label stop position ,auto-adjustment
No adjustments needed: built-in conveyor automatically matches label speed.; with labeling spacer and counter.
Labeling accuracy ±1mm (±1/_25th inch)

Labeler Machine Specifications:

Footprint size 950mm (37 inches) long x 580mm (23 inches) wide x 730mm (29 inches) tall
Label Roll 75mm (3 inch) core inner diameter; 300mm (12 inch) outer roll diameter
Power 110v 50/60Hz
Label head stepper motor, Labeling speed: 30~60 pcs / min (depends on containers and labels size)
High quality aluminum alloy and Stainless Steel construction.

Label Applicator Available Accessories :

Date coder
Transparent label sensor

Pouch Labeler or Bag Labeler

Lid Labeler

Our Other Mini Labeler

Benchtop Series

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Mini Applicators

November 13, 2015 by value

LabelOn™ Benchtop Machines

November 13, 2015 by value

Benchtop Labeling Machine Series

LabelOn™ is pleased to add to its range, a machine that will provide relief to those struggling to hand label Oval or Flat and near Flat products.

LabelOn Basic Oval Double Sided Better Pic

Oval and Flat Labeling

LabelOn Benchtop Flat and Near Flat Bottles

Flat and Near Flat Labeling

LabelOn™ Benchtop Oval and Flat Labeling

November 13, 2015 by value

Oval and Flat – Single and Double Sided Labeling

If you have requirements of 1000 pcs a week or more, the LabelOn™ Bechtop Flat and Oval 1 or 2 labels machine will pay for itself extremely quickly. It will also make your shelf presence look like you were using accurate packaging equipment 4 or 5 times more expensive than this unit.

We can even configure this machine (at point of manufacture) so that it achieves an astonishing feat – a single full wrap of an oval product!!

Flat and Near Flat Label Applicator

Labeling Machine Specifications:

Series: LabelOn™ Benchtop
Model: Flat and Oval One or Two Sides
Labelling accuracy: ±1.0mm
Typical Labelling speed: 8 to 15 Pieces / min
Product Height: 25mm to 250mm
Product Width: 25mm to 150mm
Product Thickness: 5mm to 125mm
Label Length: 12.5mm to 250mm
Label Height: 12.5mm to 150mm
Label Roll Core: ID Φ76 mm
Label Roll Diameter: OD Φ280mm
Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) 850mm×410mm×720mm
Power supply: 110/220V 50/60HZ
Total Power: 145W
Air Pressure (Mpa): 0.4 to 0.6Mpa

Oval and Flat Single and Double Sided

Full Wrap Oval

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Our Other Benchtop Machine

LabelOn™ Benchtop Flat and Near Flat Label Applicator

November 13, 2015 by value

Flat and Near Flat Surface Labeling

If your labeling tasks are now reaching 500 products a week or more, then you will appreciate how much time you will save with this and how much more consistent your product can look when you apply your labels with a semi automatic process.

Suitable for projects and labeling tasks where you have in excess of 500 products a week. This is a simple, cost effective mechanism to get your processes in line with being able to supply the small, the medium, and gearing up for the big guys.

The LabelOn™ range extends beyond this semi-automated LabelOn™ Benchtop Range.

The next step from this range would be the LabelOn™ Mini where you have a small footprint inline machine with its own conveyor. This range is small to medium volume labeling capacity.

Following the Mini Range is the LabelOn™ Basic range where you have a medium footprint, higher capacity dedicated product range capability with medium to high volume labeling capacity.

The step beyond the LabelOn™ Basic range is the LabelOn™ Modular or Contractor range. This is a full sized inline machine with unparalleled versatility and configured for the most efficient and intuitive product changes possible.

Flat and Near Flat Label Applicator

Labeling Machine Specifications:

Series: LabelOn™ Benchtop
Model: Flat and Near Flat
Labeling accuracy: ±1.0mm (±1/16th inch)
Typical Labeling speed: 8 to 30 Pieces / min
Product Height: 25mm to 190mm (1.0 inch to 7.5 inch)
Product Width: 25mm to 190mm (1.0 inch to 7.5 inch)
Product Thickness: 2.54mm to 190mm (0.1 inch to 7.5 inch)
Label Length: 12.7mm to 127mm (½ inch to 5.0 inch )
Label Height: 12.7mm to 127mm (½ inch to 5.0 inch)
Label Roll Core: ID Φ76 mm (ID Φ 3 inch)
Label Roll Diameter: OD Φ304mm (OD Φ up to 12 inch)
Machine Dimensions (L × W × H) 711mm×387mm×355mm (28 inch×15¼ inch×14 inch)
Power supply: 110/220V 50/60HZ
Total Power: 200W
Air Pressure (PSI): 40+ PSI

Oval and Flat Single and Double Sided

Near Flat Bottle Labeling

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Our Other Benchtop Machine

Accurate Labeling Machine for Greater Production Proficiency

July 15, 2015 by value

Why do people tend to shop in supermarkets? One top answer is, “Because they provide variety of products needed in everyday living.” Wait, did he say variety? How is this for variety?!

Supply and demand is probably one of the most basic principles of economics which is the backbone of a market economy. Demand identifies just how much (volume) of a product or service is desired by consumers.

The greater a merchandise is needed, the greater the demand, the more the production expenses are amortised within each individual item and could be sold at a more affordable value towards the consumer. The law of demand states that, if all other variables remain equal, the greater the cost of a good, the less people will demand that good. Put simply, the greater the price, the lower the quantity demanded.

Most Common Steps in Manufacturing a Product

Take into account the volume of merchandise produced daily! The most typical stages in manufacturing a product prepared for retail market involve Filling, Capping, Sealing, Labeling and Packing. While each one of these can be carried out manually, by far, the most difficult and often frustrating task is applying self-adhesive product labels by hand.

If a labeling machine would carry out its job flawlessly, it would likely raise the effectiveness of all the preceding steps carried out to be able to prepare a merchandise market ready. There will be no rejects, no wasted labels and containers, no product thrown away and no natural resources wasted.

The Labeling Machine Responsibility for the Manufacturer

The manufacturer’s labeling machine has a big responsibility because it is the labeling that is the primary presentation packaging of the product. During manufacture, if this stage of production goes wrong it could push costs through the roof for the plant operators and owners resulting in necessary price increases to recover these costs which are passed on to the consumer (if they will accept them). Higher costs or poor shelf presence due to borderline labeling may ultimately lead to the loss of sales.

In production, when you are letting through a lower quality item by not rejecting it because it is considered borderline or perhaps the best your labeler is capable of doing, you are working against your business’ personality in the market place. If you are interested in preserving your product and company’s identity, it would make more sense to do the job right the first time instead of having to reject a number of produced items.

The Right Labeling Equipment

Look at the picture above and decide whether you can sacrifice the look thereby the quality of your finished product just because you have decided you wanted to save a few dollars instead of investing in the right labeling equipment.

The Right Labeling Equipment

July 15, 2015 by value

Choosing Your Labeling Equipment

This article focuses on self-adhesive label applicators. These are the type of label applicators that typically automatically apply sticky labels to bottles, tubs and/or cartons.

A good start to your search for labeling machines is to identify the benefits you hope to achieve by moving to automated product labeling.

The key benefits to look out for automating you product labeling are:

– Significantly increased production capacity
– Labour Savings on a per unit basis
– Consistency of label application and the product’s shelf appearance – especially important in the pilot launch volumes stage.

With the above benefits in mind it is a good idea to establish the maximum budget you can justify because properly allocating a capital expenditure budget will enable you to maximize the operational benefits that are available when selecting your labeling machine. There are a significant number of Label Machine suppliers ranging from almost unbelievably low cost China options to high end high ticket suppliers in Europe or the US. It’s a good rule of thumb to remember that for the very low cost options you get what you pay for. For the medium to higher end labeling equipment the thinking needs to change from looking for the lowest cost option to looking for the “Best Value” option.

Unmentioned Cost with Operating Labeling Equipment includes:

Labeling Equipment

1.0 Maintenance and Servicing:

Many higher end machine suppliers have significant size service departments and these service departments often report as separate operating units within the machine suppliers company, operating units that have to make a profit. To this end there is often little incentive for these machine suppliers to provide equipment that is intuitive to self-service or to supply parts at a low cost plus margin basis. These suppliers usually charge high call-out fees and hourly rates. On the up side you do get service and can operate with less technical staff or less technical contractors. On the flip-side low end machinery suppliers may not have adequate communications, machine records or service capabilities.

2.0 Product Change-Over:

Lower end machines are more dedicated and may not be able to accommodate for many variations in your product or label requirements. If they can accommodate for product changes the change over time can extend into a many hours long process requiring a great deal of fiddling to get right.

3.0 Staff Acceptance:

Often overlooked, machinery that is not intuitive or looks daunting to operate and service can be a hard sell to your operating staff. This cost can be the most costly one as machinery not properly accepted by staff will not be utilised properly or maintained properly.

The typical price ranges for a two labels (front and back labeling machine) you can expect for labeling machine suppliers would be:

Low End machinery            USD 10,000 – 25,000
Medium End machinery     USD 30,000 – 75,000
High End machinery           USD 60,000 – 150,000

For all but the most basic applications with few to no product change-overs Low End Machinery should be avoided if you have enough budget allocated. For all but the most demanding high speed applications the High End machinery should be avoided.

For most applications, especially where some versatility is required, the medium end label applicators should be considered. When looking at these ranges of equipment do look out for the Best Value Labeling Machine Proposition.

What to Do with a Bunch of Labeling Machine Quotations

July 15, 2015 by value

Labeling Machine Quotations

Before spending on a capital piece of equipment like a label applicator, due diligence will usually require you obtain a number of quotations to compare; this is especially the case if you have not used label applicators before.

You want the best value piece of equipment that fits your budget to apply labels. This article seeks to assist you in logically prioritizing the quotes you have received and to help point out the key targets that must be satisfied.

1.0 Bottom Line – The Price

Here it is important to understand that the price and the cost of a machine are very different.

A very cheap labeling machine can cost far more than a medium priced machine if that machine causes significant line downtime with slow and difficult set-up procedures or unreliable mechanics and electronics that break down and need replacing. Imagine your line down for a day or a week with your staff still needing to be paid and your clients being let down with supply, not to mention your lost profits on your product.

A medium priced machine can cost more than an expensive machine if spare parts pricing is prohibitive or if machine service and back up is difficult because that machine does not have well thought out design features to facilitate fast over the phone fault finding or onsite swap out and replacement of parts.

2.0 Who really listened to you?

Looking at your quotation there will be some quotations that stand out because the people providing you with your quotation appear to have really “listened” to what you want rather than supplying a machine they want to supply you with template quotations. Quotations from people who listened are a good sign that you will be listened to in the future with after sales service and advice.

3.0 Were you dealing with a pawn or the king of the organisation?

Many machine sales people have little to no technical or management background so they will find it difficult to properly understand your requirements on these fronts. It is often far better to be dealing with some-one senior in a small to medium sized company who can assist in all facets of the machine supply from machine proposals to machine maintenance and operational advice. These key company people value long term client satisfaction and feedback far more than say a sales executive/manager in a large organisation.

4.0 Machine Service

A supplier boasting a big service team can indicate great after sales service but it can also indicate there is another self-funding business operating within that company. Spare parts are often a quick and easy way for machine suppliers to make fast money supplying parts you would find hard to source and charging out relatively low paid employees at top dollar rates. There is little incentive in such an organisation to solve your problems over the phone as they have a team that needs to charge out their time and needs to sell parts to make budget. A supplier of well-designed labeling machine like the LabelOn™ modular should be able to advise that well over 95% of machine problems can be sorted out over the phone and possibly with the courier of parts.

Machines that rely on service technicians to be available for a visit to sort out a problem can indicate machinery is not that well designed for intuitive fault finding and repair, machine records are not available for the client or a high maintenance budget is inevitable.

Top Bottle Labeling With or Without Feeders

July 15, 2015 by value

Automated Standalone Top Bottle Labeler

Suitable for various flat products such as plastic boxes, DDR, note book, aluminum foil bags, etc. It can be connected to production line to increase production.

LabelOn™ Mini are Tabletop Labeling Machines with smaller footprints designed for smaller businesses or start up companies who understand the struggle of placing labels to their products by hand. They can be widely used in different size bottles designed for smaller production run.