The ICE Vulcan Print and Apply Labelling (LPA) system with Tamp offers great flexibility for a wide range of top, base or side labelling applications where direct apply may not be possible. These could be random height packs, stop-start motion where highly accurate label placement is required on a stationary pack or extremely high line speeds.
Common applications for the Vulcan LPA with Tamp include keg labelling, e-commerce, pallets / logistics, sack and bulk products. However, it can also be used successfully in many medical, pharmaceutical and industrial applications where label placement is critical.
The Vulcan LPA Tamp system operates using a controlled vacuum to hold the printed label and optional air blast on certain applications through a specially designed application pad. This pad has built-in pack sensing to ensure the correct pressure is applied during label adhesion.
Specification
Application method
Pneumatic telescopic tamp applicator
Print technology
Thermal Transfer printing with Intelligent MotionTM Ribbon Drive and Direct Thermal
Printhead
Tool-free quick release printhead replacement
Print speed
1.6 – 19.7inches/sec (40 – 500mm/sec)
Throughput
Up to 60 packs per minute (depending on label size, telescopic stroke)
Print resolution
300dpi / 200dpi emulation mode
Label specification
Label Width 2.0” to 4.5” (50mm to 115mm)
Label Length 2.0” to 5.9” (50mm to 150mm)
Capacity: Up to 400mm spool diameter (typically delivers over 9000 typical GS1 bar code labels per roll)
Low Labels and End of Label Reel detection, with predicted changeover time built in as standard Automatic adjustment for label/backing type and label size 400MB on-board label database, sufficient for 25,000 typical GS1 bar code label design.
Tamp sizes
116mm x 110mm (standard)
110mm x 150mm (optional accessory)
Compressed air
6 Bar. 90psi, uncontaminated
Weight
48kg (max, including ribbon and labels)
