In the hospitality and cosmetics industry, labeling accuracy is crucial. It’s not just about applying labels correctly but also ensuring high performance and flexibility of the system. To address the challenges of labeling bottles of various sizes and shapes, including products with complex configurations, Etipack has developed a specialized labeling system that allows for labeling up to five different bottle formats without the need for lengthy equipment reconfiguration.

Challenge: Labeling Bottles of Various Sizes and Shapes

A client, a manufacturer of cosmetic and hospitality products, faced the need to automate the labeling process for bottles of different formats: both cylindrical and rectangular. Complex shapes, particularly the presence of protrusions for securing bottles in dispensers, required precise label positioning. Each product type would necessitate a separate system or significant time spent reconfiguring equipment when switching from one format to another.

Solution: Customized Multi-Format Labeling System

Company Etipack developed the automated system System 5/2 Modular, equipped with three labeling machines to perform various tasks depending on the product type. The system allows for quick switching between bottle formats using pre-set “recipes,” applying self-adhesive labels with maximum precision.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Handles up to 5 different bottle formats, including cylindrical and rectangular.
• Performance: up to 50 cylindrical bottles per minute.
• Labels: from 1 to 2 labels for cylindrical bottles and simultaneous labeling on the sides and back of rectangular products.
• Maximum label width: up to 250 mm.
• Time-saving: quick format switching without lengthy reconfiguration.
• User-friendly control: the system features a color touchscreen display for easy management of parameters and functions.

Advantages of the System:

• Versatility: The system handles both rectangular and cylindrical bottles of various sizes.
• Efficiency: High processing speed — up to 50 bottles per minute, making it suitable for industrial use.
• Accuracy: Thanks to a sensor system and specialized orientation device, labels are applied with absolute precision, free from smudges and misalignments.
• Resource savings: Instead of four separate systems, one system processes up to five formats, significantly reducing capital costs.

Results: Flexibility and Maximum Precision

With the Etipack System 5/2 Modular, the client achieved a universal solution for labeling bottles of various formats without sacrificing performance and quality. This significantly reduces the time needed to reconfigure the system between different bottle formats, ensuring consistently high levels of production efficiency.

If your business requires flexibility and precision in product labeling, Etipack offers an optimal solution that meets modern standards of quality and performance.

Multi-format labelling for hotel products