VKPAK offers an extensive line of cost-effective small bottle labeling machines that can be easily adapted to label almost any type, shape, or size container. The patented, easy to operate design of all VKPAK machines makes them extremely accurate and affordable and provides us with the opportunity to customize your machine to label even the most unique bottles and containers.
Labeling Machines for Small & Large Businesses
Our sturdy operated machines suit high volume labeling runs for small businesses and can accommodate specialty runs for larger companies. Our industrial labeling machines provide complex labeling solutions for many different types of commercial industries, including:
- Boutique Wineries
- Breweries
- BBQ and Hot Sauce Companies
- Holistic Medicine Suppliers
- Bottles and Craft Beers
- Candle and Soap Companies
- Distilleries
- Salsa Manufacturers
- Salad Dressing Companies
- Teriyaki Sauce Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Producers
- Spice Manufacturers
- Soda Manufacturers
At VKPAK, we provide dependable, eco-friendly labeling machines for whatever your labeling requirements may be!
Labeling Machine Configurations
Bottle labelers can be broken down into basic configurations depending on how the label is applied. Three of the most common labelers are vertical wrap, horizontal wrap and front/back (but others include top labelers, top and bottom labelers and custom machines).
Vertical Wrap: Bottles pass upright through a vertical wrap machine. This option works well for bottles that have a slight taper or square/rectangular design. Partial and full labels can be applied.
Horizontal Wrap: Bottles pass through this type of machine while lying on their sides. Horizontal wrap machines work well for unstable, round containers, including bottles or vials with rounded bottoms.
Front/Back: This type of machine applies labels on one or more sides and works well with a wide variety of bottle styles (as long as the container can remain stable while passing along the conveyor).
Although the majority of labelers fit into one of those three categories, machines can be fully customized and engineered for any type of application, inclusive of multiple labeling stations (for example, having a wrap for the body of a bottle and a second labeler for the top).
Bottle Orientation for Label Placement
Label application requires a high level of precision, because now (more than ever), the packaging’s visual appeal sets the brand’s tone within its market. Even a simple horizontal wrap may have a 1/8th-inch gap between its edge and the ends of the body. To get this level of accuracy, the bottle (not the label) is moved into position for application, so choosing the right system is a matter of balancing accuracy, speed and cost.
Every situation is different. With a single label on a round beverage bottle, the only location factor is height. By comparison, labels on square and oval bottles need to be oriented horizontally and vertically. And, if labels are placed in an unusual spot (like the corner of the bottle), a more complex machine may be needed to get the placement correct.
Most round bottle machines use a single feed screw to separate bottles and push them toward the labeler at a specified rate. For non-round bottles, two screws are used for precise orienting prior to label application.
A “spin-in-place” design can orient each bottle individually before applying the label. The machine may use a pair of short screws or a spinning platform with sensors to check for proper alignment. Although this design takes longer than standard machines, it’s more accurate.
