Label Applicators
Labeling covers a very wide range of products and methods. We handle
products that are hand held to table top units. The best method to
starting is deciding which of three types of labels you are using.
We have a picture page of some of the
models we carry here.
1) Plain paper stock. Printing is done either on your
own desktop printer or by a professional print shop. The label requires
either clear tape over the label or adhesive on the back it for placement on an
item.
If clear tape is used, a label protection tape dispenser is required.
Standard units are either 4" or 6" wide.
We offer both units, click here.
If an adhesive is required for application the operator can use a spray
adhesive or a liquid glue. Spray glue is used in low production areas and
can be a little pricy.
We offer spray glue in
aerosol cans by ABM Marking. Click here. Two type of machines
are available for adhering the liquid glue to the label, electric or manuals.
If your operation does not have electricity available, manual gluers are
your only option. Gluefast offers the small
Label-Pro for labels up
to 5 1/2" wide. Potdevin offers the
LH series pasters.
The electric models range in size, speed, and style. The two main
manufacturers we handle are
Gluefast and Potdevin. Click
and visit for a wide range of products.
2) Pressure Sensitive. Now the most common form of labeling
products, yet carries the highest cost per label. Pressure sensitive
labels are either singular or on a roll. To dispense you either apply by
hand or automatically by a machine. We concentrate on applications by
hand, and low end automatic application.
Hand held units are simple but limited by the size of the label and roll
diameter. We carry the
Start units.
These units work well with small labels that are "die-cut".
Manual "Pull and Take" label dispensers are great for small labeling
applications without power. We carry several models. The
Label Caddy is the most basic. Metal versions include the
301 and
Model 1700. We also carry the
Label King Tape and Label Dispenser.
Basic electric models present the label to the operator for application.
Electric models either use a proximity "eye" or a lever switch. We carry 5
different manufacturers and depending upon application we will make
recommendations. We carry the
Start,
Dispensa-matic,
NPS,
Tach-it, and
Sidewinder by Joseph Manufacturing.
If you are looking for an automatic label placement machine I recommend
finding a local source. Most machines of this type are specially made with
jigs and require hands on demonstrations and set-up. We have used Joseph
Manufacturing in the past and will help you to get set up if you need some info.
Email our sales department with
your info and application and we will get you started.
3) Gummed paper stock. Printing is done via your desktop system
or professionally. Labels are printed on a special paper that is laminated
with a water activated adhesive. The only manufacturer left is
Gluefast with
their 5 1/2" wick roller moistener, model C or S. The only other
alternative is to use an electric gluer with a 5% glue mixture for the roller to
"pick up" the water and apply to the back of the label.
