Blow-On Applicators

A label is dispensed from the liner at the peeler plate of the label applicator, and fed out onto a vaccumized grid. The vacuum grid performs three functions. First it assists in dispensing the label from the liner and feeding it out completely, exposing the adhesive. Second, the vacuum grid holds the label in place until a product is positioned to be labeled. Third, once the product is in position, the vacuum reverses to air blast the label onto the product. This is great for pressure sensitive materials or small objects (i.e. microchips).

Its advantages include high speed label application (up to 1500 linear inches of label web per minute), placement accuracy of +/- 1/32 in, no contact between applicator and product, products may be labeled in any attitude (top, side, or bottom), and the shortest cycle times.