Automatic Corner Labeling Machines: Create Tamper Seal For Packages

In the modern manufacturing world, product authenticity and packaging aesthetics are important. When packaging electronics, medicines, cosmetics or foods, it is critical to keep the package sealed and tamper evident. This is where an automatic corner labeling machine is applied. It is an advanced equipment that can attach a single label across two adjacent sides of packages. This process creates an tamper-evident seal for the products. In this article, we will discover the work flows, applications and business advantages of running automatic corner labeling machines.

Introduction of Automatic Corner Labeling System

Automatic corner labeling machines perform processes of applying single self-adhesive labels to the corner or edge of products. It can be used for labeling cartons, boxes or containers.

Why Corner Labeling Is Important

The traditional flat labeling machine can only attach labels to single surface of products, such as top, bottom, and side. This labeling can meet the basic barcoding needs, but the flat labels are easy to be peeled off or swapped. It couldn’t provide enough security. An automatic corner labeling machine performs differently. It ensures the label can cover two panels of products. This corner labeling technology has several features:

• Tamper-Evident Security:A corner label can create a seal on the product opening. Once someone tries to open the package, the label will be damaged or distorted. This shows that the products may be tampered.
• Anti-counterfeiting Label:Holographic or serialized labels wrapped across corners are harder to replicate or remove intact.
• Enhanced Information Visibility: A single corner label can show various information, including product details, branding, and barcodes. The information are visible from different angles on retail shelves.

Operation Steps of An Automatic Corner Labeling Machine

• Product Detecting And Triggering:The process starts as the products move along the conveyor belt. A photoelectric sensor detects the leading edge or specific registration mark of the product. Then the sensor will send instant signal to the control system. And the system will calculate the conveyor speed and determine the exact moment to perform the label application.
• Label Outputting And Dispensing:In the meanwhile, the motor of automatic corner labeling machine will control the label feeding. Some machines use stepper motor, and the others use servo motor to realize higher feeding accuracy. The label is peeled off from the backing paper by the peel blade. When the leading edge of label emerges, it will be held by vacuum grid or roller, and get ready for attaching.
• Label Attaching Process:

Tamp-Blow or Tamp-Roll Method: A pneumatic pad stretches out and press the first half of label onto the one side of products. As the products continue to move, a roller or brush component will sweep across the edge, making the remaining half of the label attached smoothly to the adjacent side.

Wiping Roller/Brush Component: This system is designed for L-shape or wrap around corner labels. The specialized soft brush will apply uniform pressure to sweep the label around the corner edge. This makes sure there are no air bubbles under labels.

Different Automatic Corner Labeling Machines From ZONESUN PACKAGING

ZS-TB833R2 Automatic 2 Heads Medicine Box Corner Wrap Label Applicator – Equipped with two label applicators, the ZS-TB833R2 model is capable of applying labels to two corners of products. It can be used for labeling boxes with reverse tuck ends. The machine can run at speed of 40-60 products per minute, which helps to improve production speed.

ZS-TB833F Automatic Box Four Corners Tamper Evident Labeling Machine – This model is designed for labeling stickers to four corners of products. It can create secure seal for medicine boxes, high-value cosmetics. The model is customized according to the product sizes.

ZS-TB501 Automatic Corner Label Applicator Machine For Square Bottles – This model is suitable for corner labeling on flat bottles or square bottles. It can be used for labeling drink bottles, liquid soap bottles, lubricant oil bottles, and so on. The machine is applicable for the labels that contain various product information.

Benefits Of Working With Automatic Corner Labeling Machines

Compared with manual or semi-automatic corner labeling, fully automatic corner labeling system can create transformative benefits for manufacturing operations:

• Precise Labeling Accuracy:Attaching labels by hand may cause wrinkled or misaligned labeling. An automatic corner labeling machine can apply labels to products repeatedly and accurately. This makes sure every product can look uniform and professional.
• Higher Production Speed:Using manual labeling or semi-automatic machines can only produce 10 products in a minute. But the modern automatic machines can handle labeling process at output of 30-150 products per minute. This eliminates production bottlenecks and meets the large order demands.
• Enhanced Tamper Evidence:Accurate corner wrapping forms a secure seal on the product opening. They are not easy to be peeled off or reapplied without visible damage, which guaranteeing the integrity of the products.
• Integration Capability: Modern labeling machines can work with ERP system or vision inspection system to achieve automatic defectives removing.

Choosing The Right Automatic Corner Labeling Machine

1. Define the Products And Dimensions

• Product Shapes And Materials: Consider the products you wanna label: Corrugated boxes, plastic containers, or medicine boxes. Confirm that the labeling machine can handle your product sizes and shapes. And also make sure that the products can move stably on the conveyor belt.
• Corner Configuration:Determine the product sides that you wanna label: Top-to-front, adjacent sides or tamper-evident seal. Different labeling requirements need different labeling systems.

2. Confirm Label And Printing Requirements

• Label Sizes And Materials:Check the minimum and maximum label sizes that the automatic corner labeling machine can handle. And make sure the machine can adapt to your label materials.
• Variable Data Printing: Confirm if you need to print barcodes, serial numbers or production dates on labels. If needed, you should look for a Print-And-Apply corner labeling machine.

3. Match With Order Volumes

Calculate the product quantities needed to produce of your business. Ensure the automatic corner labeling machine can match your peak production speed. And also confirm the labeling accuracy that the machine can reach.

4. Integration And Available Space

• Line Integration: Check how the machine can be connected with your existing packaging system. It should keep pace with your production line.
• Available Space:Measure the available floor space and confirm the machine can be used in the space.

Conclusion

Automatic corner labeling machine is an essential equipment for manufacturers who apply tamper-evident labels or wanna improve visibility of label information. The machine can meet high-speed production demands and adhere to quality standards. ZONESUN PACKAGING is specialized at manufacturing and supplying automatic corner labeling machines. If you are seeking the machine for your business, don’t hesitate to contact ZONESUN PACKAGING. ZONESUN PACKAGING offers comprehensive automatic labeling machines that are customized to match with your production.