Labeling machines are widely used automated devices in product packaging, used to affix labels, barcodes, instructions, etc., to various items. Their applications are very broad, mainly including the following categories:
I. Food and Beverage Industry
Applications: Bottled water, beverages, alcoholic beverages, condiments, canned goods, snacks, dairy products, etc.
Label Types: Product information labels, nutrition facts tables, production date/shelf life, traceability codes, promotional labels, etc.
Special Requirements: Typically requires food-grade materials, high speed, and may require labels resistant to low temperatures/humidities (e.g., beer, cold chain food).
II. Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry
Applications: Medicine bottles, syringes, infusion bags, medicine boxes, medical device packaging, etc.
Label Types: Drug regulatory codes, usage and dosage information, ingredient lists, batch numbers, expiration dates, UDI (Unique Device Identifier) labels.
Special Requirements: Extremely high requirements for accuracy and reliability, must comply with GMP regulations, and typically require integrated production lines and strict traceability systems.
III. Daily Chemicals and Cosmetics Industry
Applications: Bottle and jar packaging for shampoos, shower gels, skincare products, cosmetics, detergents, etc.
Label Types: Decorative labels, ingredient lists, barcodes, anti-counterfeiting labels.
Special Requirements: Emphasis on label aesthetics (no bubbles, no wrinkles), often using self-adhesive labels, transparent labels, or wrap-around labels.
IV. Electronics and Electrical Appliances Industry
Applications: Mobile phones, computer components, batteries, home appliances, cables, etc.
Label Types: Nameplates, parameter labels, safety certification marks, serial numbers, barcodes/QR codes.
Special Requirements: Label materials may need to be heat-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and chemically resistant; precise label placement is required.
V. Chemicals and Lubricants Industry
Applications: Chemical raw material drums, lubricant bottles/drums, paint cans, adhesives, etc.
Label Types: Safety warning signs, ingredient lists, hazard symbols, product specification labels.
Special Requirements: Labels must be oil-resistant, chemically resistant, and made of durable materials.
VI. Logistics and Warehousing Industry
Applications: Express parcels, cartons, logistics turnover boxes, pallets, etc.
Label Types: Waybills, shipping labels, warehouse management barcodes, destination labels.
Special Requirements: High-speed printing and labeling integration, adaptable to packaging surfaces of different sizes and materials.
VII. Apparel and Footwear Industry
Applications: Clothing hang tags, shoe boxes, packaging bags, etc.
Label Types: Price tags, ingredient labels, size labels, RFID tags, anti-theft tags.
Special Requirements: Often requires use with hang tag threading machines, or for labeling flexible packaging.
VIII. Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive Parts
Applications: Parts, tools, pipes, profiles, finished industrial products, etc.
Label Types: Asset tags, tracking tags, part numbers, quality inspection tags.
Special Requirements: Labels must be durable and able to adhere to different materials such as metal and plastic, and complex curved surfaces.
IX. Book Publishing and Stationery Industry
Applications: Books, magazines, notebooks, stationery packaging, etc.
Label Types: Price tags, ISBN barcodes, anti-theft magnetic strips.
X. Other Emerging and Specific Industries
Pet Food/Supplies: Similar applications to the food and daily chemical industries.
Cannabis/Health Products: Strictly regulated, requiring high-precision traceability and anti-counterfeiting labeling.
Flower Gifts: Decorative or informational labels on gift boxes and bouquets.