This family of labeling heads consist of our basic stepper driven applicator mated with a printer or print engine. We have experience integrating most brands of printing devices. There are many advantages to using a loose loop print and apply applicator. First, you are able to run both pre-printed and blank labels on the same system simply by bypassing the printer when pre-printed labels are in use. Also, the loose loop style of system allows for a faster application rate. This is achieved by printing and applying the label separately. Series 5 applicators are available with either a DIRECT APPLY, TAMP APPLY, or BLOW-ON application device. A full compliment of options are available that include mounting stands, alarm packages, and multi-panel labeling devices.

This labeling head is an excellent choice when integrating with feeding systems. The photo shown is of a Series 5 applicator with a Sato print engine. A turnkey package was built for the customer. The complete system included, a case feeder, transport system, two (2) labeling heads (one front and one back) and a restacking unit. Please view product specifications for additional information.

The small size and weight of the Series 5 give it great mobility. The applicator shown is moved to different production lines within the customers plant and used as needed.

The Series 5 applicator provides excellent flexibility. In this particular application, the customer uses our printer applicator to print labels on blank stock as well as, add bar code information to pre-printed labels. The bar code information is sent to the printer batch by batch, allowing the customer to change product and label information without stopping the system.