Automatic Tube Labeling Machine
Reliable Operational Workflow
Optimize your high-precision labeling with the Harsiddh Automatic Tube Labeling Machine. Specifically engineered for delicate and slim cylindrical items, this versatile system is the ideal solution for applying self-adhesive sticker labels to test tubes, inhalers, vials, and round ampoules.
Our ultra-modern mechanism is uniquely designed to handle tiny and even slightly uneven diameters with absolute stability, ensuring consistent label alignment while significantly reducing overhead costs and production downtime.
Industry Applications
Harsiddh’s high-speed labeling technology is a trusted asset across several demanding sectors:
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare: Vials, ampoules, and diagnostic test tubes.
- Personal Care: Small-diameter inhalers and perfume samplers.
- FMCG & Dairy: Specialized beverage samples and probiotic tubes.
- Agriculture: Seed treatment vials and lab testing tubes.
Precision Working Principle
- Systematic In-feed: Tubes or vials are placed into the in-feed tray and moved to the rotary conveyor.
- Accurate Spacing: A unique rotary mechanizing roller spacing device ensures each tube is positioned with the exact gap required for precise application.
- Wrap-Around Labeling: As the container reaches the station, the label is dispensed and wrapped around the body.
- Perfect Affixing: The container moves through a specialized rubber pressing belt where a precision pad secures the label firmly for a bubble-free finish.
- Collection: Finished products are neatly gathered in the exit collection tray for the next stage of packaging.
Technical Specification
| Feature | Specifications (HTL-120) |
|---|---|
| Production Rate | Up to 120 Tubes/Minute |
| Label Type | Self-Adhesive Sticker Labels |
| Tube/Vial Diameter | 10 mm to 18 mm |
| Tube/Vial Height | 50 mm to 105 mm |
| Label Height | 15 mm to 60 mm |
| Label Length | 20 mm to 50 mm |
| Power Drive | 0.5 H.P. / 400W–750W Servo Motor |
| Electrical Supply | 230 Volts, Single Phase, 50 Hz |
| Overall Dimensions | 1150mm (L) x 1100mm (W) x 1100mm (H) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the machine ensure the label is applied straight on a tapered or flexible tube?
To achieve a perfect finish on flexible surfaces, the machine utilizes a specialized mandrel or roller-bed support system.
Support: For empty tubes, internal mandrels can be used to maintain the tube’s shape during application.
Wrap-Around Station: As the tube moves into the labeling zone, a motorized vertical foam belt or "wipe-down" roller rotates the tube 360°, ensuring the label is applied without wrinkles, bubbles, or "spiraling" (skewed alignment).
Can the machine align the label based on the tube's artwork or eye-mark?
Yes. For pre-printed tubes that require a label to be placed in a specific orientation (e.g., centered between existing graphics or aligned with the flip-top cap), the machine can be equipped with an Orientation Sensor. This sensor detects the "eye-mark" or a specific graphical feature on the tube, rotates it to the correct starting position, and then triggers the label dispenser for perfect registration.
Is it possible to print batch data or expiry dates on the labels?
Absolutely. The machine is designed for seamless integration with various coding technologies to meet regulatory requirements:
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) or Thermal Transfer (TTO): Ideal for printing high-resolution batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and barcodes directly onto the label.
Overprint Verification: An optional vision system can be added to verify that the printed code is legible and that the label has been successfully applied before the tube moves to the next packaging stage.
What are the key features for high-speed production and easy changeovers?
The Harsiddh Tube Labeling Machine is built for efficiency and "Smart" manufacturing:
Output: Depending on the tube diameter and label length, the machine can achieve speeds of 40 to 100 tubes per minute.
Tool-Less Adjustment: It features calibrated handwheels and scales, allowing operators to quickly adjust the labeling head height and conveyor guides for different tube sizes.
"No Tube – No Label" System: Electronic sensors prevent label wastage by ensuring a label is only dispensed when a tube is detected in the labeling station.
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