Self-adhesive label applicators, often an essential aspect of a production line, can range in size and speed depending on your requirements. A production line is built on hundreds of moving parts all working in harmony, so you don’t want the label applicator to be the weak link.

At retail, a label is essential for selling your product. It’s what attracts consumers’ attention. And, for your label to be perfectly applied to your product, you need the appropriate label applicator for the type, size and shape of the packaged product being labelled.

The different types of Premium Label Solutions machines:

Pyrotec PackMark offers an end-to-end service that covers every step in the process of procuring or renting Premium Label Solutions equipment, from project management to after-sales technical support.

To ensure our customers have the correct equipment for their applications, technicians will consider the type of container the label is being applied to, whether the application is manual, semi-automatic or automatic, the line speed required, the environmental conditions where Premium Label Solutions takes place, as well as transport and storage conditions and other specific needs.

Pyrotec PackMark supplies a range of self-adhesive, print and apply and linear Premium Label Solutions equipment, automatic, semi-automatic, and entry-level self-adhesive labels, as well as hand-held labellers and labellers for cylindrical objects.

Causes four common problems:

Four common label application issues include:

Wrinkling – Folds or ridges in your labels indicate wrinkling, the most common cause of which is using the wrong material for the container. Your label supplier or printer needs to know if you’re Premium Label Solutions onto a board, glass, or squeezable flexible or rigid plastic. Incorrect application or container irregularities may also cause wrinkling.

Tearing – To avoid tearing, label material should be durable. Films such as vinyl or polyester offer good tear resistance.

Flagging – A bulge along the edge of a label is called flagging and occurs if the label is too big or isn’t the right shape for the container.

Peeling or curling – Peeling may occur if labels are applied in cold or damp environments or if bottles are damp, dirty or greasy. It’s also important to ensure that labels have enough time to correctly set up and adhere to the bottle before being refrigerated to help prevent this problem.

Do you need professional help for your label application needs? Visit www.pyrotec.co.za for an end-to-end service that covers every step in the process of procuring or renting Premium Label Solutions equipment.