Labelers
Label print and apply (LPA) systems and label applicators provide manufacturers with valuable solutions for automating the labeling process.
Print and apply labelers
Print and apply systems generate labels on demand, enabling real-time customization with variable data such as barcodes, batch numbers, or expiration dates. This flexibility makes them ideal for manufacturers with frequently changing product information, helping to streamline operations and minimize the need for maintaining a large label inventory.
Label applicators
In contrast, label applicators are designed to apply preprinted labels, making them a straightforward and efficient choice for high-volume production lines with consistent labeling needs. This approach is cost-effective for manufacturers repeatedly using the same label designs, though it does require managing a stock of preprinted labels.
Ultimately, the choice between print and apply systems and label applicators depends on production demands, labeling frequency, and the level of customization required.
Videojet labelers
Label print and apply (LPA)
Videojet 9560
Pallet labeling (PL) system
Videojet 9560 PL
Label Applicator
Videojet 210
Applications
Labeling systems streamline the application of labels across various manufacturing and packaging processes. They can be used for product labeling, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing brand visibility. In secondary packaging, they automate the labeling of boxes and cases, improving accuracy and efficiency. For pallet labeling, these systems facilitate quick identification and tracking in warehousing and shipping. Integrating into production lines, labeling systems can enhance workflow, help reduce labor costs, and support inventory management.
FAQs
When selecting a labeling system, consider your production volume, the types of products being labeled, label sizes, and any specific requirements such as barcode printing or variable data. Additionally, assess integration capabilities with your existing machinery, ease of operation, maintenance needs, and the total cost of ownership.
Print‑and‑apply processes can be automated by using systems that generate labels on demand and apply them automatically to cases, cartons, or pallets. These systems support automation through real‑time variable‑data printing, reduced manual steps, and improved accuracy for tasks such as barcodes, batch numbers, or expiration dates.
Automation is further enhanced with technologies such as Intelligent Motion™, which minimizes operator intervention, helps prevent label jams, and maintains high uptime for both top and side applications.
Centralized template management, automated job selection, and rule based data entry also streamline labeling operations by reducing human error and coordinating print jobs across multiple devices.
Label application machines and labelers are widely used in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, logistics, and manufacturing industries for product identification, compliance, and shipping operations. These systems are especially advantageous because they can apply labels to a wide range of product shapes and surfaces, making them highly flexible across many applications and industries.
When choosing a label application machine, consider your production volume, labeling frequency, and whether you need real-time variable data printing on the line. Print-and-apply systems are ideal for on-demand customization, while label applicators work best for consistent, high-volume applications using preprinted labels. Integration with your production line is also important, as it can reduce manual processes and help you fully automate the line.
Print-and-apply labelers generate labels on demand and print variable data—such as barcodes, batch numbers, or expiration dates—before applying them. Label applicators, on the other hand, only apply preprinted labels. Print-and-apply systems offer greater flexibility because they enable dynamic label creation with variable data, while label applicators can have an advantage in speed since they do not perform any printing.
Labeling systems improve efficiency by automating label printing and application across packaging operations. They help reduce manual labor, improve labeling accuracy, support faster identification and tracking, and enhance workflow in production, warehousing, and shipping environments.
