Did you visit us at Empack Mechelen 2023? If not, here’s a recap of all the people, goodies, and, of course, our machines. Let’s start with the Empack team from left to right: Tim de Vries, Andreas Vorias, Shavoni Bouman, Marco Falone and Debbie Poulus. Not pictured, but present: Jeroen Bours, Philippe Stalmans en barista Ton van Acquooy.
Besides great coffee, a cozy booth, and friendly staff, there were various machines. These machines ranged from labeling machines of all shapes and sizes to print heads capable of direct printing on various surfaces. Below, you’ll find descriptions of five different machines that were on display. If anything is unclear or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to provide further explanations, invite you to visit our showroom, or share our brochure with you.
1 | Zanasi – Continuous inkjet
New from Weber is the Zanasi printhead, where the print throw distance exceeds that of our X1Jet or PP 108. This allows for coding products at greater distances. The system operates with a cartridge, making ink replacement easy.
Additionally, the print head has a unique shape that allows it to be positioned closer to bottles. The touchscreen interface makes it simple to adjust settings and perform printing.
2 | Labeling Conveyor
Here, you can see our labeling conveyor. On it, a box rotates and is labeled by six different labeling machines. These machines include those powered by compressed air and more sustainable alternatives that operate entirely electrically. You can also observe two different applicators: one that labels the top of the box and another that labels the front of the box.
Interested in learning more about labeling primary or secondary packaging? Visit our website for additional information.
3 | Weber LA 6500 – Full colour label print & apply
Together with Epson, we have developed a solution to print and automatically apply full-color labels. With the simple press of a button, the system prints labels, and the tamp-blow mechanism ensures that the label is blown onto the box.
You can watch a video showing how it was integrated into a product line here.
4 | Weber Integra PP RAZR – Print Head
Direct printing on any object using a print head. The PP RAZR introduces a new dimension to printing. At the fair, visitors were encouraged to place their own objects under the print head, demonstrating that you can achieve a ‘clean print’ on a wide range of materials, including cotton bags, paper, cardboard, and glass.
It’s possible to apply product identification such as barcodes and lot numbers, and all branding is effortlessly printed. Learn more about the PP RAZR here.
5 | Weber AP182 – Pallet Labeler
Automatically labeling pallets with GS1 or SSCC labels is made possible with the AP 182 and other solutions. Whether you need to label one, two, three, or all four sides, we have a solution for every requirement.
To simplify the process, we’ve developed a pallet label configurator where you can quickly find a suitable pallet labeling solution for your application, complete with accompanying videos.
From Empack Mechelen 2023 to Empack Gorinchem 2024
At Empack, we filmed videos featuring the Zanasi. The official launch is coming soon, and we’ll be uploading all the videos showcasing our new machines. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated. Thank you for visiting Empack Mechelen 2023, and we look forward to seeing you at Empack Gorinchem 2024 on April 9-11.
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