Round bottles
Automatic Wraparound Labeller
Inline label application for cylindrical bottles, jars, pots and cans.
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Bottle labelling machines for unstable or lightweight containers.
Improve label application on tall, narrow, lightweight or soft bottles with the correct handling route.
UK specification adviceAutomatic and semi-automaticRound, flat, oval and shaped packs
Unstable containers need controlled support through the labelling station.
Some bottles tip, twist or compress during labelling. This can happen with tall narrow bottles, light empty containers, soft plastic packs or products with a small base. Standard conveyors may not control these packs well enough without additional handling.
Side belts, product guides, top hold-downs, spacing devices and careful machine timing can all improve control. The goal is to keep the container correctly presented while the label is dispensed and wiped on.
Filled samples are often important because empty and full bottles may behave differently.
Likely machine route
- Side belts or stabilising guides
- Top hold-downs for taller packs where suitable
- Controlled spacing before the label head
- Front/back labelling for shaped unstable packs
- Sample testing using filled and empty containers
Quote details to prepare
- Empty and filled container weight
- Base size and height
- Surface material and squeeze level
- Conveyor speed and upstream feed method
- Label size and application pressure needs
Machine options
Compare suitable labelling systems.
Lancing can advise whether a bench-top, compact automatic or inline labelling route is the best fit for your bottles and labels.
Front and back
Automatic Twin Side Labeller
Twin-side labelling for flat, oval, square and shaped containers.
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Smaller batches
Semi-Automatic Wraparound Labeller
Bench-top label application for short runs, trials and growing production.
View machineBuyer questions
Questions before choosing a bottle labeller.
Why do bottles fall over during labelling?
They may be too tall, light, slippery or soft for the handling route being used.
Can unstable bottles be labelled automatically?
Often yes, but the machine may need additional support and testing.
Should I test filled or empty bottles?
Both can be useful because stability and compression can change after filling.
What is the risk of not testing?
The machine may apply labels inconsistently or the container may move during label wipe-down.
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Share bottle dimensions, label artwork or label roll details, output target and photos of the container. Lancing will recommend the right labelling route.