Maximum user-friendliness on minimum space : Minebea Intec launches automatic weigh-price labelling system
Minebea Intec , leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection solutions , is launching the WPL-A , their first automatic weigh-price labelling system . The labelling solution offers the ideal and complete package for customers in the food industry : weighing , pricing , labelling and product traceability in one package .
The WPL-A automatic weigh-price labelling system is the most reliable , adaptable and easy-to-use solution for high-speed labelling applications with a very compact footprint and intuitive software . Designed in accordance with hygienic design guidelines , it is predestined for use in all sectors of the food industry and scores with wellthought-out design details and smart features .
SAVES TIME AND SPACE : HOW THE WPL-A OPTIMISES THE LABELLING PROCESS
The WPL-A price labelling system boasts its modular design : this allows easy adaptation to the customer ’ s needs , who only pays for what he actually needs . The construction materials are perfectly suited to the food industry ’ s requirements : stainless steel in construction , it follows hygienic design guidelines enabling quick and easy cleaning , translating into a savings potential for cleaning costs . The material is particularly resistant and additional parts such as the belt run can
42 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk be removed for cleaning if necessary . Its interoperability rounds off the system : open interfaces allow quick and easy integration into production and seamless communication with other devices .
LABELLING SOLUTION WITH OPTIMUM EASE OF USE AND MANY CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS
The WPL-A also scores with intuitive user guidance . The 19-inch touchscreen enables easy operation through comprehensible icon language : important production data , statistics , and the current label in production is displayed visually on the screen . Label printing is done via up to four configurable printer options : the printers can apply labels to the product from above or below and support the labelling of common packaging variants such as C-wrap or full-wrap . The product sensors in the unit are also able to handle light-coloured or transparent products and packaging .
In terms of printing technology , the customer can choose between direct thermal printing or thermal transfer ribbon , if the products are heat-sensitive .
HIGH-SPEED PRINTING THANKS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
Labels can be customised via Nexus Label Design software with numerous options to ensure compliance with global guidelines : nutritional information , BIS , fonts , symbols or even 2D barcodes or GS1 symbols are available for label printing .
The price labelling system also complies with all current legal regulations that are important for operation in the food industry : The WPL-A is approved according to NWCM NTEP ( National Type Evaluation Program ) and MID ( Measuring
Instruments Directive ). In addition , there is an E-Mark software module that guarantees the printing of statistical data . To ensure traceability , each label is identified by a unique pack number , batch , user and machine ID , which can be transmitted to ERP systems via open protocols .
The WPL-A offers high-speed printing of up to 125 labels per minute , made possible using advanced print compression technologies .
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS : OUR PROMISE TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY
“ With the WPL-A , we are expanding our range ; in addition to high-precision inspection solutions and the WPL-S manual labelling system , we now offer a solution that drives the automation process in the food industry .” Says Sara Vivanco , Product Manager at Minebea Intec . “ Often , customers only have the choice between a manual labelling solution that costs time or an automated solution with cumbersome operation . With our new product , we combine the best of both worlds : a high-speed solution that also offers user convenience at all levels .”
Further information can be found on the manufacturer ’ s website : www . minebea-intec . com .