Bottle labelling guide
Bottle labeller conveyor integration guide.
Plan conveyor height, product spacing and surrounding equipment before adding a labeller to a production line.
Measure the existing line.
If the labeller will be added to an existing line, record conveyor height, width, direction, available straight length and access around the machine. Photos from both sides are useful.
Upstream equipment such as filling and capping can affect spacing and bottle stability before labelling.
Control product spacing.
A label head needs predictable product timing. If bottles are touching, surging or arriving irregularly, the labeller may need spacing belts, a timing screw or other control method depending on the application.
Downstream accumulation should also be considered so labelled bottles do not back up into the labelling station.
Plan coding and inspection.
Date coding, batch coding, inspection and rejection should be positioned so each station has enough product control and access. Adding these later can be more difficult than planning them at the start.
Checklist before you enquire
- Conveyor height, width and travel direction
- Available line length before and after labelling
- Bottle spacing before the labeller
- Bottle stability at production speed
- Filling, capping and coding equipment positions
- Power and air requirements if known
- Operator access for label roll changes
- Target output and changeover range
FAQ
Common questions.
Can a labeller be fitted to any conveyor?
Not any conveyor. Height, width, space, controls and bottle behaviour must be checked.
Why does spacing matter?
Spacing gives the label head time to detect and apply at the correct position.
Can coding be integrated later?
It may be possible, but it is better to plan coding with the line layout.
What photos should I send?
Send wide photos of the line and close-ups of bottles travelling on the conveyor.
Next steps