Start with the pack, not the machine
Container shape is the first decision. A round bottle usually needs wrap-around control, a flat bottle may need front and back label heads, a pouch may need a feeder and a top labeller, and a pallet may need a print and apply system. Choosing from the product image alone is the fastest way to buy the wrong machine.
Label position and presentation
Measure where the label starts, where it finishes and how much tolerance is acceptable. Front labels, back labels, wrap labels, tamper labels and top labels all require different product control.
Throughput and changeover
A machine that can run quickly on one product may still be unsuitable for a multi-SKU environment if changeover is slow. List the smallest and largest product, label size range and expected changeover frequency.
Integration with the production line
Check infeed height, outfeed direction, conveyor speed, coding equipment, inspection points, rejects, guarding and operator access before the machine is ordered.
Need a machine recommendation?
Send product and label details to Lancing UK and the most suitable labelling route can be checked before quotation.