ICE - Vulcan Print And Apply Labeller

Applications & Use Cases

• Applying labels to primary product packaging in food production lines.
• Labelling outer cases or cartons for inventory management and shipping.
• Adding nutritional information, barcodes, or batch codes to packaged goods.
• Applying promotional or multi-buy labels to retail-ready products.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Typically, units of this class can achieve speeds from 30 to over 100 labels per minute, depending on label size and application method.

Power supply

Commonly requires a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase electrical supply, typically 230V or 400V, with a pneumatic air supply.

Label dimensions

For this class of equipment, label widths typically range from 25mm to 150mm, with varying lengths depending on the print engine and applicator.

Print resolution

Thermal transfer print engines commonly found on units of this type offer resolutions of 200 dpi or 300 dpi for clear text and barcode printing.

Application method

Print and apply systems typically use tamp, blow, or wipe-on applicators, suitable for various product shapes and line speeds.

Connectivity

Modern units commonly feature Ethernet, USB, and serial ports for integration with production line control systems and data management.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'print and apply' mean?

  A print and apply labeller prints variable data (e.g., batch codes, best-before dates) onto a blank label and then immediately applies that label to a product or package on the production line.

• What types of products can this labeller be used on?

• Is specialist software required to operate a Vulcan labeller?

• What maintenance is typically involved with a print and apply labeller?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?