Race Label Flat Surface Square Label Applicator

Product Description

Race Label‘s square label applicator is equipped with a patented spring plate attachment, which allows for the labeling of square, odd shaped and non-cylindrical bottles. Accepts most labels up to 6 ¾, depending on bottle shape. Anything taller than this requires the Wide Format Machine. It applies labels to straight as well as cylindrical objects, bottles, containers, jars, tins and tubs, including non-cylindrical shapes like ovals, squares, soft-squares, flasks and rectangles. No power is required on either machine. Great for small-scale bottling.

The approximate speed is 10-20 containers per minute for a single label (600-1200 per hour). The speed is dependent on operator expertise.

For a double label, the approximate speed is 6-8 containers per minute (front and back). This equals 360-480 containers per hours. Again, the speed is dependent upon operator expertise.

What Is a Flat Surface Label Applicator?

A flat surface label applicator is a labeling machine designed to apply pressure-sensitive labels accurately and consistently to products with flat or non-cylindrical surfaces. Unlike traditional bottle labelers designed primarily for round containers, flat surface label applicators are built to handle products such as square bottles, boxes, cartons, packages and other containers with broad, flat labeling areas.

These machines automate the label application process, helping businesses improve consistency while reducing the time and labor required for manual labeling. They can be particularly useful for products with square, rectangular, irregular or non-cylindrical shapes that can be difficult to label using conventional bottle labeling equipment.

How Does a Flat Surface Square Label Applicator Work?

A flat surface square label applicator feeds pressure-sensitive labels from a roll and precisely positions each label on the product as it moves through the labeling area. Depending on the machine configuration, sensors detect the product or label position while an application mechanism presses the label onto the designated surface.

For square and irregularly shaped containers, specialized components can help maintain contact with the product during application. The Race Label system, for example, uses a patented spring plate attachment designed to accommodate square, odd-shaped and non-cylindrical bottles.

What Products Can Be Labeled?

Flat surface labeling equipment can be used for a variety of products and packages, including:

• Square and rectangular bottles
• Boxes and cartons
• Flat-sided containers
• Non-cylindrical bottles
• Specialty packaging
• Industrial products and containers
• Other products with suitable flat labeling surfaces

The appropriate applicator depends on the product dimensions, label size, container shape and desired production volume. Testing with actual product and labels can help ensure the equipment provides the desired application results.

For businesses that need a flexible solution for square or unusual container shapes, the Race Label Flat Surface Square Label Applicator provides a specialized approach to applying labels where conventional cylindrical bottle labelers may not be suitable.

Technical Specifications

• Used for labeling straight cylindrical, tapered cylindrical, tapered, square, flat, oval, rectangular and various other non-cylindrical bottles and containers.
• Bottle or container sizes 11⁄2” to 10” in diameter.
• Web width (label height) 1⁄2” to 6 3⁄4” maximum.
• Roll diameter 10” maximum.
• Label orientation – Unwind direction #1 #2 #3 #4 depending on what is needed.
• Capable of applying single, front and back, semi-wrap, full wrap and overlapping labels — even to tapered cylindrical bottles).
• Gap guide needed except the single label application.
• Weight -> 15 pounds – Length 24” Width 14” Height 15.”
• Construction 1⁄4” AMAG® plate aluminum on the mainframe. Other materials include polypropylene, ABS plastic, phenolic, brass, stainless steel (every roller shaft, nut and bolt).
• Heavy-duty, portable, earth-friendly and easy to operate.
• Approximate speed is 10 to 20 containers per minute for single label and 6 to 8 for front and back — can vary on the difficulty of the label application and user expertise.
• Anodized in gold and silver.

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