LABELLING
Labelling solutions
that maximise flexibility & performance Labels are key components of any brand marketing mix, allowing manufacturers to differentiate products, giving end consumers the information they need and expect. Precise application of highquality labels typically contributes to an excellent brand experience.
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GROWING VARIETY OF beverage types and bottle formats makes labelling challenging. Flexibility is a valuable benefit to beverage producers. Priorities topping the list include faster product and format changeovers, simple operations and optimised processes that use the same equipment for different label types, ensuring consistent uptime. Sidel’s EvoDECO labelling solutions meets these demands. Based on a common core and optimised design, they enable producers to deliver different stock keeping units (SKUs). They might include several labelling applications in one multitechnology machine or a single labelling application through dedicated equipment for optimised uptime, reduced footprint and low total cost of ownership (TCO). EvoDECO’s platform is built using the latest technology regardless of model or configuration. This gives beverage producers the ability to choose solutions based on specific labelling needs and output levels, without compromising on flexibility, efficiency or sustainability. EVODECO MULTI LABELLER Sidel’s most flexible labelling solution, EvoDECO Multi, brings modularity into labelling. It offers a standardised carousel
EvoDECO Multi modularity in labelling
that can be equipped with up to four different labelling technologies: roll-fed, self-adhesive, cold glue and hot melt. This allows manufacturers to set up machines for their unique labelling needs. They can easily apply several types of labels to different types of containers and packaging materials (PET, HDPE, glass), of varying formats and dimensions (from 0.1l to five litres), on a single machine at speeds from 6 000 up to 81 000 containers per hour. Switching between various labelling modules is quick and easy, thanks to plug and play connections. This offers producers freedom of labelling choice and total flexibility. As part of the Sidel Matrix platform, EvoDECO Multi has been designed for modularity, flexibility and performance. It allows for up to 36 layout configurations and a 30% faster changeover time. It also offers 98% efficiency with non-stop labelling and lower TCO through reduced electrical
consumption, maintenance time and optimised glue management. Easy operations, cleaning and maintenance are facilitated by its open, frameless structure. This, together with the re-design of all the single modules, results in a significantly enhanced machine uptime. Brushless motors integrated into the carousel and the labelling stations remove the need for lubrication and achieve great energy savings. EvoDECO Multi labeller was developed to handle all labels, even ultra-thin, with utmost precision, ensuring top label quality application and performance at a very high level. EvoDECO labelling technologies can be installed as dedicated applications, answering manufacturers’ needs for maximum performance.
“SIdel’s EvoDECO labelling solutions offer beverage producers total flexibility and performance to deploy any kind of labelling technologies for all containers”
TOP PRODUCTIVITY AND A SUSTAINABLE FOOTPRINT Boasting four carousel sizes, up to three labelling stations and 24 configurations, Roll-Fed can generate outputs of up to 72 000 containers per hour at an efficiency rate of 98%. It is particularly suitable for water, carbonated soft drinks (CSD), juices and dairy producers. Using hot glue to apply wrap-around plastic labels, it can handle lightweight containers and ultrathin labels. It also allows for better glue control and distribution, combined with reduced consumption. Ergonomics have been significantly optimised for performance and efficiency as reflected by the linear design of the rollfed station. All main components are fully visible and accessible during production or maintenance, without disengaging the station. Cleaning can be carried out automatically during production by a system
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