Top & Bottom Automatic Labeling

Improve Labeling Efficiency

Single Top and Single Bottom Labeler - useful for applying different type of labels onto the bottom of a product.

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We can label the following:

Case-ready trays
Shrink-wrapped products
Cryovac-ed® product
Whole or packaged fruits and vegetables
Cheese and dairy products
Customized applications to fit your products

No parts pricing sucker punches – VBS uses standard, industry-available components that are easily attainable from multiple vendors, in the design and construction of our equipment assuring our customer economical, simplified, fast and efficient maintainability.

Our Top and Bottom Labeling Systems provide automatic, precise label placement without the need for costly manual labor. Label information can be preprinted on the label, or can be printed during the labeling process.

Features & Benefits:

Elimination of unnecessary manual labor maximizes profits
Accurate label placement ensures a consistent looking product, which helps promote the brand
Adjustable label applicator permits quick label roll replacement, regardless of label type or size
Machines incorporate either pre-printed labels, or on-demand label printing
Industry available parts save you time and money on maintenance and repairs

Top & Bottom Labeling Features:

Adjustable SS guides align product for label application

Bottom Labeler raises and lowers pneumatically to store for washdown. (Cover must be secured for washdown)

Labels protrude between two conveyors for bottom label application.

Washdown conveyor applied for top applicator.

Rubberized texture of the grip belting keeps product steady through the labeling process.

Straightforward electronic controls make troubleshooting effortless.

Optional controller swing-arm can be easily adjusted side-to-side or tilted up/down to an ergonomic position to accommodate virtually anyone.

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FAQ

Can VBS space and align the packages for me before the printer?

Yes. We do this by means of an pacing conveyor and guide rails.

How many packages per minute can you label?

This is highly dependent on size of the label & label content. A safe number is around 100-130 per minute if no printing is required.

Can your system operate even if the plant network is down?

Yes. However, the label contents must be stored on our system (SDS Controller). Even if the plant network goes down our system will continue to weigh packages and print a label. When the network is back up, it can access our on-board SQL database to pull the weight information for each package.

Primary Components

See how bottom labels applied to packages:

As the product moves along the conveyor, photoeyes will determine the leading edge. Once the product interrupts the photoeyes, a countdown will begin. After a predetermined time a label will be applied as the product moves over the bottom label applicator. The rate of label advancement matches the conveyor speed thereby ensuring proper label placement. The sequence above is the same whether a top or bottom label is applied.

For applications needing a label on both the top and bottom of the package, Vande Berg Scales will build a combination top/bottom label applicator that exactly matches your needs.