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𝘼𝙇𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 — 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 ⚙️ This video shows a multi-panel ‘U-gate’ label application running as part of a multi-function ALline EC labelling system — also configured for front/back and wraparound labelling within the same platform, tailored to the specific requirements of our customer. Applications of this type demand consistent set-up and total reliability. They require high-frequency precision,…
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to acquire a fully refurbished two-section base labelling conveyor system. This system boasts a 300mm belt width extended infeed conveyor system (total machine length 2500mm) and an inverted fully synchronised ALritma S labelling head, making it a rare find in the market. The machine is currently fitted with a thermal transfer high-performance Sato EX…
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Something a little different: TIJ direct–to–product marking ✍️📦 We’re known for labelling machinery, but in reality, labelling and coding are inseparable — and we routinely integrate everything from TTO through to laser. For many years, we’ve supplied TIJ (thermal inkjet) on a high proportion of our desktop labelling systems, because it’s a flexible and economical way to add variable…
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𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 • 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 • 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 With what seemed like a short pause for the holiday season, we start this year with a UK-built solution that’s very simple in operation — but one that highlights the importance of strong foundations in a labelling machine. Built around a world-proven ALstep labelling head, this standalone wraparound system for small…
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Toshiba B–EX and B–SX Printer Series – End of an Era, But Not of Innovation Toshiba has announced the end of new sales for its popular B-EX4 printer series from 31 March 2026 — a range long admired for its durability and clever Ribbon-Save technology, dramatically reducing ribbon waste and running costs. Importantly, sales and service support will continue…
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Installations in Focus – Flexible Paint Tin Labelling System 🎨🎥 Here we have one of the most flexible paint tin labelling systems you’re likely to see – built for a UK supplier of metal cans for paints, varnishes, fillers and similar products, who offers pre-labelling as a service. Their production demands flexibility: • Can sizes from 125ml to 5L…
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Automation only makes sense if you can trust it to work autonomously 🤖 Watch this ALritma labelling head working synchronously as part of an automatic sack palletisation system for one of the UK’s leading mills. The system runs continuously – reliably – and entirely hands-free. In fact, the machine is so critical to the process that the customer keeps…
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Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring… ⚙️ Something often overlooked when specifying automation — but critical from a risk management perspective — is how adaptable your chosen machine (and supplier) truly is. This recent ALline labelling machine upgrade is a perfect example. Originally supplied for a simple U-gate and side panel labelling task, our customer — a premium Chef-Grade…
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  At ALTech UK, we believe trade shows should do more than simply display equipment. They should showcase both: ✅ Trusted evolutions of proven technology✅ Inspiring innovations you may never have realised existed This year’s PPMA Total Show (23rd–25th September, NEC Birmingham) provided the perfect platform to demonstrate that approach – and what a show it was. What We…
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Installations in Focus – Two Similar Yet Different Labelling Head Integrations with Packaging Machines 🎥 This short video shows two recent ALritma labelling head integrations completed within the same month – both mounted to packaging machines applying labels to cladding panels and skirting boards as they’re placed into protective sale packaging. At first glance, the two setups look almost…
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