| If you are in the manufacturing business, you know | | | | Bottom: There are times when bottom labeling is more |
| that the proper labeling of your products is essential to | | | | convenient than either top or side. Such an applicator |
| your success. Whether you use label systems for | | | | requires a split conveyor system in order to allow for |
| product identification, for shipping purposes only, or a | | | | labeling from below. It is most commonly used for |
| combination thereof, choosing the right applicator will | | | | cartons, cases, packaged foods, and other items that |
| allow your workflow to proceed smoothly and your | | | | benefit from not having to be turned over often. |
| product to be protected in the process. There are at | | | | Wrap: A wrap applicator operates very differently |
| least 10 different types of applicators in the | | | | from those mentioned above because it is usually |
| manufacturing sector. Here's a thumbnail sketch of a | | | | used to label products that have a particular odd-sized |
| few of the most commonly employed label systems | | | | shape. For example, wine bottles require the labeling |
| on the market. | | | | applicator to follow the contours of the containers. In |
| Top: There's no question that top applicators are | | | | order to accomplish this task, a vacuum drum is used |
| extremely convenient to use in production lines | | | | to apply the label successfully. The wrap applicator |
| because they are simple and extremely fast. They | | | | can apply both front and back labels effectively. |
| can be used for a variety of applications and are | | | | These are just a sampling of the many types of label |
| versatile enough that they can be used on both fragile | | | | applicators on the market. It is always a good idea to |
| and sturdy packaging. | | | | consult with label systems professionals in order to |
| Side: Side applicators are great for labeling cases of | | | | choose the one or many that will ideal for your |
| products and are also a simple addition to most | | | | particular application. |
| production lines. | | | | |