CTM In-Line Security CD/DVD Spine Labeling

The CD/DVD Spine Labeling System is capable of applying up to 3 separate security labels to the top, bottom and latch edges of a CD/DVD jewel case. The system easily integrates into existing CD/DVD packaging systems in line or off line. System Hi-Lites include the rugged CTM 3600 Series Printer Applicator and/or the CTM 360 Series label applicator for labeling up to 120 CD/DVD products per minute.

Options include Bar Code verification with light stack warning, CD presence detection, product eject stations, product spacing wheel and 90 Degree turn stations. Systems can also accommodate additional spot label applicators if needed.

Label-Aire Vertical Trunnion Labeling System

Label-Aire provided a turnkey system, which included the Model 2115CD Label Applicator mounted to a Vertical Roller Module conveyor system. The vials are transferred from the customer's capper into our guide rails supported by the caps. A single feedscrew assembly smoothly guides the vials into the vertical roller conveyor. A thermal transfer cabinet printer is loose-loop interfaced to the 2115CD labeler to variably print date and expiration information on the labels prior to application.

The Vertical Roller Wrap Assembly eliminates label skew caused by product lean and minimizes stability issues typically associated with high speed wrap applications. The 6" (152 mm) by 6' (1.8 m) long mainframe conveyor system also incorporates an encoder which automatically synchronizes the dispense speed of the 2115CD to changes in the wrap belt speeds.

Label-Aire 2138 Print & Apply Case Labeling System

Label-Aire provided a Model 2138 Print & Apply applicator with a Zebra print engine integrated onto a Hytrol belt conveyor. The variably printed side panel label is applied using tamp-blow technology where the air cylinder application pad holds the dispensed label by vacuum and then extends and blows the label onto the product from a short distance. The corner wrap application for light cases is accomplished by dispensing the 4" x 10" label onto the tamp pad with 5"of the label flagged out over the trailing edge of the pad. The leading 5" of the label is tamp-blow applied to the trailing side of the case. A clamp and fold station mounted to the conveyor awaits the product down stream.

An air cylinder clamp is extended to capture the product while an air cylinder roller applicator completes the corner wrap by extending and laying down the trailing edge of the label. For heavier cartons, the clamp is merely turned off and the foam roller is swiveled into a downstream slanted position to extend and fold the label onto the rear panel of the case while the product is moving. The system design for the corner wrap application applies labels at a rate of 10 products per minute.

Label-Aire 2138 Print & Apply System

Label-Aire designed a turnkey system which includes a Model 2138 Print & Apply applicator mounted on vertical and horizontal gib slides for precision adjustment. Currently, the products are hand loaded onto a 6" wide by 10' long conveyor and positioned with adjustable custom guide rails.

The bar code labels are printed and applied to the products and then scanned by a Microscan bar code reader. The bar-coded product is verified for correctness and is air-cylinder ejected onto an eject chute if a match is not verified. A missing label detection device is also incorporated into the system and the product is also ejected if a label is not detected on the product. A secondary motorized foam impressor wheel completes the label lay down.

Label-Aire 2139/3115 Pallet Labeler

Label-Aire designed a custom product handling system that joins a 3115 Wipe-On with a Model 2139 and its 360° vacuum drum applicator. The wipe-on unit dispenses two separate labels onto the cylindrical vacuum drum. As the pallet moves into position, the labeling system's arm swings in front of the pallet applying the first label to the front side.

Upon completion, the drum re-orients to place the second label to a pre-determined location on the side panel of the pallet. After the pallet passes through, the arm swings back to its original position to receive two more labels and is soon ready to label the next pallet. This labeling system's label placement accuracy is within +/- 1/8". The system is very versatile in that it can also be adapted to print-and-apply use by switching out the primary applicator with a Label-Aire printer applicator.