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What is an Automatic Labeling Machine?
No matter how good the labeling system is that you purchase, human assistance will be needed for certain applications.

Components of a Labeling System
A labeling system will include several different components, many of which are explained

What is a Stepping Motor?
A stepping motor changes electrical power into torque through the use of an electromechanical device.

Servo Motors
For labeling systems that have incredibly high production speeds, hundreds of bottles per minute for example, a servo motor will be the right tool.

Conveyor or "Product Transport"
Every labeling system needs to work in conjunction with a method to move the product to be labeled through the system.

Gear Motors
The two most common type of gear motors used in automatic labeling systems are alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.). Even though there are several other types of gear motors available we will discuss just those that most readily apply to labeling systems.

Generator Systems
You can create a voltage that increases in response to motor rpm through the use of a small generator mounted on the motor shaft.

Encoders
How encoders can be used to assist in the labeling system use.

High Frequency Response Encoders
You get increased accuracy with high frequency response encoders as they offer up to 360 pulses per motor revolution

Fully Integrated Control System
With just a few touches of a button you have let the controls do all the work to obtain perfect product spacing, sensitivity settings, and label positioning.

More on Controls
Your job should be made simple, consistent and accurate by your control system. For this to be true, the best machines out there are produced using the finest components, including

Non Integrated Control System
Following is an example of the set up procedures for using a common non integrated control system to apply wrap around labels

Fully Integrated Control System
Not only are those 50 preprogrammed set ups easy, but each time you need to run a new bottle and label a self set up program will run which will automatically optimize all your important settings

Automatic Set Up Optimization Program
The rest of the work is done by the Self Start routine. The routine will begin by determining the correct number of pulses for the bottle as it passes through the sensor.

Cost of Fully Integrated Controls
These fully integrated controls sound great, but are they expensive?

Types of Labeling Equipment
Front and Back Labeling (for one side, two sides, or even three sides) – This is for products that can travel well through the conveyer and need labels on one to three sides. The bottles can be of various sides, including oval, rectangular, round, and flat.

Label Applicators
Labels applicators are great tools to use for times where you want to place a lot of labels, but are not really concerned about accuracy.

Types of Labels
Today’s technology makes it possible to print labels on a huge variety of materials.

Bottle Taper
When labeling round bottles it is very important to inspect your bottles for tapers. Some people have attempted to use tapered bottles without even knowing that they were tapered.

Accurately Determine Production Requirements
You should figure out your production requirements for bottles per minute (bpm) as part of your search for the labeling system that will be the best match for your needs.

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