In this case study, we present an economic reel-to-reel label media unwind-to-rewind system with a top-mounted ALritma labelling head, to allow the placement of a label accurately on a base label. We call this an ‘ALwind’ solution, and this particular machine was built for a leading artisan foods customer selling products in jars, to place ‘awards’ labels (usually, ‘Great…
Pre-mixed cocktails are a relatively new and exciting product in the drinks industry. This impressive ALline labelling machine, recently supplied to our Central London customer, applies L-seal tamper and registered body labels to tapered-shaped glass bottles, typical of the industry, in various size formats. Despite being a challenging application requiring a labelling result expected for a premium product, and…
Sometimes customers have unusual requirements, like this special ALstep tamp machine, where the customer needed to place labels at two height positions (depending on the arriving tote format). But our knowledgeable team are astutely expert at finding reliable and cost-effective solutions when faced with something new, usually via simple adaptation of an already existing modular solution. #Labelling #Labelingmachine #ALTech…
In this interesting vitamins and supplements application, we were tasked to place a body label in rotational registration with the angled cap of the container – and then a further lid label on this angled section of the cap. Most will probably have seen the container in a leading high-street pharmacy business with branches throughout the country. There were…
To start the new year, we are proud to present this multi-functional box feeding solution able to handle all sizes & types of flat boxes, including both crash lock and corrugated outer case boxes. Feeding crash lock boxes is difficult in its own right due to the uneven distribution of mass. Combining this with the possibility of feeding much…
This dual-head ALstep ‘Tamp-Blow’ application solution applies four matching barcodes to totes just after they have been moulded. These barcodes provide the tote with a unique identity for later use in an automated warehouse, and it is imperative all barcodes match. To ensure this, our solution also includes our ALcheck control checking system, which sequence matches the four barcodes…
A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand at this year’s PPMA show! We enjoyed being able to demonstrate the quality of our machines first-hand, even if it can be challenging to show a representative range in such a small space, and received many complimentary comments on the build and features of the machines presented, as well…
ALmatic E may only be a semi-automatic labelling solution, but this does not stop it from being one of the most technically advanced labelling machines on the market of any type – highlighting the sophistication of our motor control algorithms, and with an adjustable two-position jig, it is perhaps more productive than most people first envisage. In this application,…
Unique, readable barcodes are fundamental ingredients to any automated tote handling system. In this application, we apply and then verify barcode label presence and readability with the ‘just moulded’ tote presented via robot. This unique serial number barcode label then stays with the tote for life, providing it with an identity so it can be used on an automated…
ALcode with Vacuum Belt Applicator offers a host of benefits over other comparable print and apply machines. These include: – One-to-one print (the label printed is the label applied) ✔️ – Long labels or labels of different sizes/shapes ✔️ – No compressed air ✔️ – Best available print technology from Zebra/Sato ✔️ – The possibility to hot-swap the print…