Vacuum Grid Label Applicator

Active Type Air Cylinder Driven (Model 030)

This applicator is used when the label needs to be centered in the application area and/or the application surface is irregular. It is the typically the alternative to an air cylinder tamp. The applicator can be specified as In-Line to the direction of product flow (feeds label to pivot side), Reverse Flow or opposite direction of product flow (feeds label to free side of grid), or 90 degrees to product flow (feed the label to side of grid). A Brush-On can be specified instead of a roller. This is if the product has a compound curve or label is to be placed inside a recessed area.

What factors are used to determine which type is best?

Roll form requirements of the label

Required orientation of the labeling head

Number of label sizes required for the applicator to handle the application surface area. The In-Line (feeds label to pivot side) is designed for 1 size of label feed length, Reverse Flow (feeds label to free side of grid), or 90 degree (feed the label to side of grid) can handle multiple sizes of label feed length but has a slower application rate.

Specifications: Model 030 for sizes up to 6"(f) x 4"(w) Model 031 for sizes up to 12"(f) x 12"(w)
Wipe Materials	Brush or rubber
Labeler Series	20/2000 30/40/3000
Placement Accuracy	+/- 1/32
Max. label width	Model 030 - 6 1/2" Model 031 - 12"
Max. label length	Model 030 - 6" Model 031 - 12"
Max. Rate based on a 2" long label	Model 030 - Venturi Model 031 - Hi Volume Vacuum Fan

Passive Type Spring Loaded (Model 025/Model 026)

This applicator is designed to pre-dispense the label in front of the product. As the product moves through the applicator, a section will swing away, allowing the product to move through. A positive drive of the product is required for this applicator. It is typically used when a labeling head is being re-fitted an existing product handling system or very large or heavy products such as 55 gallon drums. LSI offers 2 models of this applicator. The Model 025 is specified for labels up to 8"(f) x 6 f¶"(w) and uses a venturi type vacuum system. The Model 026 is specified for labels up to 12"(f) x 12"(w) and uses a hi volume vacuum type system.

This applicator is typically specified when one or more of the following conditions exist:

Application is on a convex surface
Need to reach into the application area and have part of the applicator move away
Shape of the label (ex. "banana") requires for the label to be fully dispensed.
Cannot match the speed of the label to the product.
This is usually the case for print and apply applications.

Specifications: Model 025 for sizes up to 8"(f) x 6 1/2"(w) Model 026 for sizes up to 12"(f) x 12"(w))
Wipe Materials	Brush or rubber
Labeler Series	20/2000 30/40/3000
Placement Accuracy	+/- 1/32
Max. label width	See Head Specs
Max. label length	Model 025 - 8" Model 026 - 12"
Vacuum Type	Model 025 - Venturi Model 026 - Hi Vol. Vacuum Fan