Solving product identification challenges is a hallmark of ID Technology. That is exactly why a global soft drink beverage company called on the specialists at IDT when they wanted to incorporate a pallet labeling system into their existing packaging line.

The customer’s existing system required labels to be hand applied to two sides of each pallet passing through the packaging line. This labor-intensive process was slow and costly.

The customer’s requirements specified the solution be comprised of industrial grade equipment and preferred the use of a single machine to reduce costs and the overall footprint dedicated to the solution. Following a meeting with the customer to walk through the production line and meet with the facilities and IT personnel, the IDT team developed a solution to meet all the customer’s requirements.

The IDT solution was built on the industry leading IDT Model 250 Printer Applicator platform outfitted with a specially designed dual swing-arm application module. As the pallet travels down the conveyor, a photocell triggers the first swing-arm to apply a label to the leading panel of the pallet. After the first label is applied, the swing-arm returns to the home position. The next label is dispensed onto the custom split tamp pad. The second tamp pad is triggered by a second photocell as the pallet moves down the line. The pallet passes the applicator and the label is applied with the swing arm tamp to the trailing edge of the pallet.

By developing this unique split tamp configuration, not only was IDT able to meet the client’s requirements, but they were also able to deliver the added benefit of increase line speed. By using a single Model 250 Labeler as the base of the solution, the customer can be confident the solution will hold up to the rigors of their production line.

For more information on this Printer Applicator solution, or to find out more about the complete line of ID Technology Print and Apply labelers email ID Man at idman@idtechnology.com.