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a bar code for scanning at the check out.
Print & Apply labelling equipment is also used in warehousing and
distribution to provide delivery, batch and other transit information which
can be used to trace and confirm the product has arrived where it should,
on the correct date and in the right quantity. The label can be printed
directly on to the outer transit container or on to a label which is then
applied to the transit container. Information can be printed in both standard
type and as a bar code.
Decorating Equipment for Packaging Machines
advantages are that there is no liquid glue or heat required in the • Tag Labeller A machine which applies a decorative tag, usually
process and the label can be made from materials other than paper. to a rigid container by either placing the tag over the neck of the container
The labels can be pre-cut into complex shapes on the reel by means or fixing it with glue.
of a die-cutter and stored on the reel until required, with minimal risk • Capsuling A machine which applies a decorative and protective
of damage. This method of application enables labels to be applied capsule to the top and neck of a rigid container such as wine bottles.
• Foiling (Neck Foiling) A machine which applies a foil decoration
at medium/high speed to soft packages as well as rigid containers to the neck of a rigid container. Typical applications include the decoration
and where the product could be damaged by water or heat. of beer or champagne bottles.
• Heat Seal Label Applicators Machines which apply pressure
sensitive labels coated with a heat sealable material. Sleeving Machines
• Shrink Sleeving Machines A machine which places a tube of
Print & Apply Label Applicators plain or decorated thermoplastic material over the neck (or body), of a
Machines which can be loaded with information which is used to rigid container before heat shrinking it to fit the contours of the bottle/
print labels on demand with details including batch number, container. Sleeves are used to cover the entire body of the rigid container
production date, weight, price and transit data as well as simple to provide a complete body label as well as tamper evidence protection.
Typical applications include contoured containers for soft drinks,
graphics. cosmetics and toiletries.
Common forms of Print & Apply Labeller are those used by • Stretch Sleeving Machines A machine which stretches a tube of
retailers to print weight and price information at the point of sale. plain or decorated material over the neck, (and/or body), of a rigid
Products such as meat, fresh fruit and vegetables and other types container so it fits closely without the application of heat. Typical markets
of product which are not pre-packed prior to arriving in the include straight sided containers for soft drinks, cosmetics and toiletries,
supermarket use this method of labelling. Often the labels include household products.

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