Vapouround magazine Issue 02 | Page 188

E-Liquid Labelling Machines In the past two years, Advanced Labelling Systems Limited (ALS) has supplied labelling machines designed specifically for the e-liquid and e-cigarette industries. These range from bench-top, semi-automatic labelling machines to fully automatic in-line labelling systems. The ALS 4310 MRU (multi roller unit) is a simple, easy to operate wraparound labelling machine to save you time when labelling e-liquid. Its robust construction and quick change over of label rolls make it ideal for smaller startup operations or when short batches of product need to be labelled. The bottle is hand loaded into the machine and the operator presses a footswitch which in turn rotates the bottle and simultaneously applies the label to the circumference. Throughput is around 20 bottles a minute dependent on This system has been designed for integration into a complete production line and is fitted with two ALS 204 labelling heads to enable a tactile warning label to be applied to the main body label. operator dexterity. Options include printing of batch codes, etc. using a thermal coder and where a triangular tactile warning label is required, the addition of a second applicator to the ALS 4310 MRU to apply a tactile label onto the main body label. ALS has also designed an automatic wraparound labelling system for the e-liquid industry to apply a pre-printed label to the circumference of a small diameter bottle. This system has been designed for integration into a complete production line and is fitted with two ALS 204 labelling heads to enable a tactile warning label to be applied to the main body label. The second labelling head then applies the ‘combined’ label onto the bottle ensuring that the tactile label is always positioned in the same place The system also consists of a stainless steel conveyor fitted with an in-feed spacing device and wraparound unit to support the bottles as the labels are applied Available options include missing labelon-product detection, reject system for missing labels, rotary collection table and a thermal printer option. Advanced Labelling Systems Limited is an independent, British, family-owned company established in 1997 and has a wealth of experience designing and building industrial labelling machines for all types of industries. Their recently modernised factory in Oxfordshire welcomes all visitors by appointment to discuss customers’ requirements and to demonstrate their range of e-liquid labelling machines. Advanced Labelling Systems Ltd (ALS), Bandet Way, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3SJ Website: www.als-eu.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: +44 (0)1844 213177 184 WINTER EDITION VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE