Automatic Glue Labeling Machine
Product Identification & Selection
Selecting the correct glue labeling machine prevents costly line bottlenecks and adhesive waste. Match your container and output requirements to the appropriate machine architecture below.
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Model Series |
Target Container Type |
Max. Speed |
Adhesive System |
Primary Application |
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AGM-300 |
Cylindrical Glass / PET Bottles |
Up to 6,000 BPH |
Cold Glue (Dextrin / Casein) |
Beverage, Wine, Food Jars |
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AGM-500 |
Round & Shaped Containers (Square/Oval) |
Up to 12,000 BPH |
Cold Glue / Hot Melt Hybrid |
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Condiments |
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HML-200 |
High-Speed Metal Cans / HDPE Bottles |
Up to 18,000 BPH |
Hot Melt (EVA / PUR) |
Industrial Chemicals, Aerosols, Canned Goods |
Core Technical Parameters
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Label Height Range |
30 mm to 180 mm |
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Label Length Range |
50 mm to 300 mm |
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Labeling Accuracy |
Plus or minus 0.5 mm (at rated speed) |
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Container Diameter Range |
40 mm to 120 mm (custom change parts available) |
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Glue Application Method |
Segmented glue roller transfer (cold glue) or precision slot-nozzle extrusion (hot melt) |
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Electrical Supply |
380V, 50/60Hz, 3-Phase (customizable per regional standards) |
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Compressed Air Consumption |
0.4 m3/min at 0.6 MPa |
Application & Material Engineering
Where This Machine Operates
- Beverage & Brewery: Full-wrap paper labeling on returnable or single-use glass beer and spirit bottles.
- Food Processing: Body and neck labeling on cylindrical sauce, pickle, and condiment jars.
- Chemical & Lubricant: Front/back wrap-around labeling on HDPE motor oil and detergent containers.
Material & Component Breakdown
- Machine Frame: Q235 structural carbon steel chassis with 15 mm thickness, sandblasted, epoxy-primed, and finished with chemical-resistant industrial polyurethane paint.
- Product Contact Parts: SUS304 stainless steel (conveyor guide rails, star wheels, and glue pans) meeting FDA food-contact compliance.
- Drive Mechanism: Synchronous cam-driven main turret coupled with servo-controlled label magazines to eliminate mechanical slip during acceleration.
- Adhesive System: Hard-chrome plated glue rollers with micro-metric doctor blade adjustment to control glue film thickness down to 0.03 mm, preventing edge squeeze-out.
Manufacturing, Quality Control & Factory Verification
We machine all critical rotary assemblies and cam profiles in-house using 4-axis CNC milling centers (Mazak/DMG Mori) to maintain concentricity tolerances within 0.02 mm.
Standard Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Protocol
- Dimensional Inspection: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) verification of structural frames and star wheels.
- Dry Run Testing: 8-hour continuous mechanical endurance test at maximum rated speed without labels or adhesive.
- Wet Run & Adhesion Test: 4-hour trial using customer-supplied containers and actual glue samples to verify label registration, overlap adhesion, and absence of wrinkles.
- Electrical Safety Test: Insulation resistance testing (megger test) and high-potential dielectric withstand testing per CE/UL guidelines.
Certifications & Compliance
- CE Directive Compliance: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
- Electrical Standard: IP54 control cabinet enclosure rating; Schneider/Siemens low-voltage switchgear.
Supplier Qualification & Risk Mitigation
When sourcing industrial labeling machinery overseas, operational risks center around integration support and spare parts longevity. Here is how we mitigate those risks:
Format Changeover Speed: Quick-release, tool-less change parts (star wheels, guide plates, and glue pallets) reduce full-format changeover time to under 30 minutes.
Adhesive Cleanup Design: Removable stainless steel glue pans and drainage channels allow washdown and glue tray replacement in under 10 minutes, minimizing production downtime.
PLC & HMI Architecture: Siemens S7-1200 PLC paired with a 7-inch color TP700 Comfort HMI. Open architecture allows remote diagnostic access via Ethernet (VPN-secured) for rapid troubleshooting.
Wear Parts Availability: Standard pneumatic cylinders (Festo/SMC), bearings (NSK/SKF), and optical sensors (Sick/Keyence) are globally sourced, ensuring local replacement without proprietary lock-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you prevent glue stringing and edge-lifting on high-speed glass bottle lines?
A: Glue stringing is controlled by maintaining precise temperature profiles (for hot melt systems) or correct viscosity parameters (for cold dextrin glue, typically 30,000 to 40,000 mPa*s). Mechanically, our micro-metric doctor blade regulates the glue film evenly across the transfer roller, while the pneumatic wiper brush applies progressive, uniform pressure across the container circumference during label transfer.
Q: What is required to process multiple container sizes on the same machine?
A: Each container diameter requires a dedicated set of infeed star wheels, worm screws, and guide rails. During your RFQ stage, provide container technical drawings. We machine change parts using custom 3D-printed or CNC-milled UHMW-PE profiles matched exactly to your bottle geometry.
Q: Can this machine integrate with our existing upstream inspection systems and downstream coders?
A: Yes. The control cabinet includes standard 24V DC I/O interlocks and Ethernet/IP or Profibus communication protocols. It accepts "stop line" signals from upstream accumulation tables and triggers downstream inkjet coders or vision inspection cameras via high-speed encoder outputs.
Q: What are the packaging and shipping specifications for international delivery?
A: Machines are wrapped in VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) anti-rust film, secured onto fumigation-free solid wood export pallets, and sealed inside plywood crates conforming to ISPM 15 standards. Silica gel packets are placed inside the electrical cabinet and critical mechanical zones to prevent moisture damage during ocean transit.
Request a Technical Quotation
To generate an accurate machinery proposal and verify container compatibility, please provide the following details in your inquiry:
Container Sample / Technical Drawing: Material (Glass, PET, Tinplate), shape, and dimensions.
Label Specification: Material (paper, OPP, foil), thickness, and cut-length dimensions.
Adhesive Requirement: Cold glue or hot melt preference based on your plant standards.
Line Speed Requirement: Target bottles per hour (BPH).
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