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Multi Face Pallet Labelling Machines

We manufacture a wide and varied range of industrial pallet labelling machines based around proven module pallet label application systems, allowing us to apply on one, two or more pallet faces as required by the customer, with two face application possible at more than 180 pallets p/hr.

ALcode P is our premier multi face print and application pallet labeller, designed specifically to apply A5 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) labels to two adjacent faces of a stationary pallet (normally front-side) potentially varying size, in strict accordance to the GS1/EAN 128 barcode standards with only one pallet stop.

• ALcode P (Multi Face Pallet Labeller)

A complete turn key pallet labelling solution, ALcode P comprises an industrial thermal transfer print engine, ALcode base print and apply delivery system, a choice of multi label application solutions (detailed below), full guarding/housing of all controls, interlock safety switches, electrics, pneumatics and a PLC to control inputs,outputs and the functioning of the machine as well as its handshaking with the line.

Label printing is handled by the well known SATO 6" industrial print engine range, able to print high quality barcode labels on a variety of label media types (inc weatherproof synthetics) at up to 200 mm/sec in "harsh" industrial environments.

The modular printer mounting also allows the potential use of alternative print engines such as a Zebra 170 PAX or Datamax A-Class with their respective print languages and interface options, as well the possibility of holding a "hot-swap" print engine - a popular failsafe spare with many customers, reliant on labelled product to allow them to ship their goods.

ALcode P is available with two core "two label application systems", applying the label via contact using a flexible head "tamp" application system with digital pressure sensors to monitor contact with the pallet:

The first device is the traditional ALTech tri-axial pallet label application system, as successfully proven in dozens of installation over its long production history. It is based around a roller bearing two axis semi robotic movement system with rotating labelling head, individually positioning each label to GS1/EAN standards on multiple sides of the pallet at up to 120 pallets p/hr.

This highly flexible universal solution can be designed with axis strokes to accommodate non standard pallets of significant size differences as well as allowing multi label logics, including front and side or side-rear, as well as the possibility of front, side and rear (three labels) in either one or two pallet stops.

• Tri axial label application system – two face application
• Tri axial label application system – three face label application option

Our second two face pallet application system is aimed at pallet lines with more standard configurations of pallet i.e. Euro pallets. A completely original concept, designed from scratch by the ALTech design team, it offers a more simple, economic solution for the majority of two face (front-side or side-rear) pallet labelling requirements, as well as an advantage in speed, labelling up to 180 pallets p/hr depending on the flow of the line.

The application system features an innovative rotating application movement system, providing high speed multiple label movements, but incredibly is driven by only one motor, making it very simple and easy to maintain – a real advance in the design of multi face pallet label application solutions.

• Rotary application system – two face application

ALcode P is available with a host of enhancement options, including non standard PLC control systems, integrated label management systems to act as middle-where between the pallet labeller and the customers ERP system (e.g. SAP), as well as the possibility of internally managing inputs and outputs from automated scanners etc and querying product databases for appropriate label print data in a completely standalone format.

A selection of standard enhancement options for ALcode P include:

• Air blow application assist, for very uneven pallet surfaces
• Laser scanner mounted off the application head, to confirm label application & barcode readability for all labels applied
• Anti dust cabinets with the option of pneumatic opening systems
• Filtrate ventilation systems and/or thermostatic heater control for particularly harsh environments
• Fibre optic label on tamp check sensor - to confirm the label is not lost from the vacuum pad
• Near-end-of roll control with colour beacon

ALcode P is also available in standard single linear stroke configurations, with or without enclosure dependent on the stroke length of the cylinder and position of the machine e.g. without enclosure within an interlocked guarded area, for applications requiring only a single label to be applied, as well as special rotary arm application solutions which allow the possibility of labelling pallets "on-the-fly" without stopping the pallet, for speeds beyond 180 pallets p/hr.

• Single axis long stroke application system – single label application
• Rotary arm application system – “on-the-fly” pallet labelling

Where the customer wishes to apply non-standard label sizes to pallets, for example A4 pallet labels, we can also offer well proven solutions for either one of multiple face labelling requirements, based on special versions of our ALcode P machine. Our proven ALcode A4 pallet labelling machine has been used by many companies with prominent pre-printed logos on their labels to replace costly printing bags – particularly in the corrugates block paving and slabs sector, requiring weatherproof labels & print.

Finally, ALcode P can potentially be specified with our ALcode LL LINERLESS print and delivery system to create a linerless (no backing paper) pallet label application solution, with associated machine uptime, label material cost savings and environmental benefits – particularly in terms of creating a pure waste source applying a plastic label to plastic shrink/stretch wrap.