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Labeling and taping machines for Food & beverage

Bottles, cans, jars, boxes and fresh produce labeled straight and fast, with dates and barcodes printed on the label.

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Labeling and taping jobs in Food & beverage

Food and beverage lines label containers at line speed. Upright bottles and cans are labeled by the automatic positioning round bottle labeler at 30–60 pcs/min and ±1 mm, in partial or full wrap; for single labels at higher output, the roll-rubbing wrap-around labeler handles bottles and jars at 60–120 pcs/min. Boxes and cartons get top labels at 40–120 pcs/min. When each label must carry a production date, barcode or QR code, the side print-and-apply labeler prints and applies it in one step, and frozen food, fruit and vegetables are labeled by print-and-blow at 10–15 pcs/min.

For this industry we recommend 5 of the 56 models on this site. Each is listed below with the accuracy and speed printed in our catalog; the figures are ratings of the standard models and exclude product and label or tape tolerances.

Recommended machines for Food & beverage

Standard models from our catalog that handle the products and the label or tape jobs described above.

Automatic Positioning Round Bottle Labeling Machine — Automatic positioning round bottle labeling machine Brochure p. 18 ±1 mm

Automatic Positioning Round Bottle Labeling Machine

The YIXING automatic positioning round bottle labeling machine labels cylindrical bottles that stand on their own. Each bottle is conveyed upright to the labeling station, rotated one full turn as the label goes on, then discharged — at 30–60 pcs/min and ±1 mm, with single or double labels in partial or full wrap.

Speed30–60 pcs/min
Automatic Roll-Rubbing Wrap-Around Labeling Machine — Automatic roll-rubbing wrap-around labeling machine Brochure p. 19 ±2 mm

Automatic Roll-Rubbing Wrap-Around Labeling Machine

The YIXING automatic roll-rubbing wrap-around labeling machine is a high-speed single-label labeler for upright cylindrical bottles and jars. Products are conveyed to the labeling station, labeled, then roll-rubbed so the label wraps onto the body before discharge — at 60–120 pcs/min and ±2 mm, for Ø20–100 mm.

Speed60–120 pcs/min
Automatic Flat Top-Surface Labeling Machine — Automatic flat labeling machine (model 1) Brochure p. 25 ±1 mm

Automatic Flat Top-Surface Labeling Machine

The YIXING automatic flat top-surface labeling machine labels the top of products carried one by one on a conveyor — books, folders, boxes, cartons and more. It works at ±1 mm accuracy and 40–120 pcs/min, takes products up to 400 × 300 mm and 0.2–150 mm high, and comes in a basic and a standard version.

Speed40–120 pcs/min
Side Print-and-Apply Labeling Machine — Side print-and-apply labeling machine with printer Brochure p. 32 ±1 mm

Side Print-and-Apply Labeling Machine

The YIXING side print-and-apply labeling machine prints QR codes, barcodes, production dates and product specifications and applies the label to the side of packed cartons and drums. It runs at 15–30 pcs/min with ±1 mm accuracy, takes labels 20–104 mm wide, and lets you choose the printer brand and model.

Speed15–30 pcs/min
Real-Time Print-and-Blow Labeling Machine — Real-time print-and-blow labeling machine with printer and PC Brochure p. 43 ±3 mm

Real-Time Print-and-Blow Labeling Machine

The YIXING real-time print-and-blow labeling machine prints QR codes, barcodes, dates and specifications from the data its printer receives, then blows each label onto uneven products such as garments, frozen food, fruit and vegetables. It runs at 10–15 pcs/min with ±3 mm accuracy and takes labels 20–104 mm wide.

Speed10–15 pcs/min

Model comparison

Catalog accuracy and speed of the recommended models, with the products each one suits.

Model Type Accuracy Speed Suitable products
Automatic Positioning Round Bottle Labeling Machine Labeling machines ±1 mm 30–60 pcs/min Xylitol gum bottles, Cosmetic bottles, Pharmaceutical bottles
Automatic Roll-Rubbing Wrap-Around Labeling Machine Labeling machines ±2 mm 60–120 pcs/min Xylitol gum bottles, Cosmetic bottles, Pharmaceutical bottles
Automatic Flat Top-Surface Labeling Machine Labeling machines ±1 mm 40–120 pcs/min Books, Folders, Boxes
Side Print-and-Apply Labeling Machine Labeling machines ±1 mm 15–30 pcs/min Packed cartons, Drums, Foam boxes
Real-Time Print-and-Blow Labeling Machine Labeling machines ±3 mm 10–15 pcs/min Garments, Frozen products, Fruit

Typical products and scenarios

Collected from the product pages of the recommended machines.

Suitable products

Xylitol gum bottlesCosmetic bottlesPharmaceutical bottlesChemical bottlesLiquor bottlesGlass bottlesCylindrical cansPlastic cream jarsGlass jarsSmall round jarsBooksFolders

Typical scenarios

  • Automatic wrap-around labeling of bottles that stand upright
  • Front and back labels on the same round bottle
  • Labels that must sit at a fixed point on the circumference
  • Labeling combined with batch and date coding
  • High-speed single-label wrap-around labeling of upright containers
  • Labeling cream jars, glass jars and other round jars
  • Continuous top labeling of books, folders and cartons
  • High-volume labeling of gift boxes and pouches

Questions about Food & beverage

Which YIXING machines are used in Food & beverage?

Automatic Positioning Round Bottle Labeling Machine, Automatic Roll-Rubbing Wrap-Around Labeling Machine, Automatic Flat Top-Surface Labeling Machine, Side Print-and-Apply Labeling Machine, and Real-Time Print-and-Blow Labeling Machine. The accuracy and speed of each model are in the comparison table above; every figure is the catalog rating of the standard model. Products outside these ranges can be handled by a custom machine.

Can you test my samples before I buy?

Yes. Send us your products with the labels or tape you use, and we test them on a matching machine free of charge before you decide.

What bottle and label sizes does the automatic positioning round bottle labeler handle?

Bottles that stand upright, Ø20–100 mm in diameter and 25–300 mm tall, with labels 20–320 mm long and 15–160 mm wide (liner width). Larger labels and other product sizes can be custom-built.

From the Automatic Positioning Round Bottle Labeling Machine page

How many containers per minute can the roll-rubbing labeler handle?

60–120 pcs/min, depending on product and label size, at ±2 mm labeling accuracy (excluding product and label tolerances).

From the Automatic Roll-Rubbing Wrap-Around Labeling Machine page

What products is the automatic flat top-surface labeler for?

Top labeling of books, folders, boxes, cartons, gift boxes, food pouches, carded packs and similar items 10–400 mm long, 10–300 mm wide and 0.2–150 mm high.

From the Automatic Flat Top-Surface Labeling Machine page

What can the side print-and-apply labeler print?

QR codes, barcodes, production dates, product specifications and similar information, applied to the side of the product.

From the Side Print-and-Apply Labeling Machine page

Send us your product — we test it before you decide

Share your product, label or tape specs and target output, and we will propose a configuration and quote.

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