A labeling machine or labeler in pharmaceutical industry is used to dispense or apply labels to various

items that include containers, products, or packages. Some of the labeling machines also have the feature to print the labels. Many of the newest labelers and labeling systems come with software that enables the user to choose from many variations of labels and lettering to customize the labels with ease. This machine is an essential part of the pharmaceutical packaging.

There is a wide range of labelling machines in the market, ranging from high–production units that allow for complete automation of the print to manual devices that provide for simple label dispensing.

Bottle Labeling Machines
Bottle labeling machine is used for applying self-adhesive labels on a bottle wrap around type on line or off line vertically with high speed, efficiency and accuracy. The process involves feeding of bottles through a conveyor belt, gluing and picking of labels from the stacking container and transferring the labels on to the bottles. Machines are suitable for bottles of different shapes, sizes and material.

Labeling Machines in Pharmaceutical Industry

Labeling is an essential requirement in pharmaceutical products because it gives required information of the product. In medicines, tablets, syrups and other pharmaceutical products, the label machine is used to make labels which provide information on the ingredients in the product, its manufacturing date, expiry date, its quantity, list of features etc. Labeling provides information for patients and customers, which in turn promote the protected utilization of medicinal and pharmaceutical products.

Types of Labelling Machines

• Semi Automatic Labeling Machine is used in small scale industries for labeling on round vials, bottles and further round things.
• Fully Automatic Labeling Machine is used to apply accurate labels on front or back side of oval/plane/square shaped goods.

Features of Pharmaceutical Labeling Machines

• Usually machines have self adhesive labeling system for oval, cylindrical, flat and square containers.
• Labeling machine also offers auto reject facility for bar code and overprint faults.

Application of Labeling Machines

• Pharmaceutical
• Food and Beverage
• Chemical
• Cosmetics
• Electronics
• Agriculture etc.