Product overview
Not every product can be labeled while standing upright on a conventional flat conveyor. Small cylindrical tubes, ampoules and irregular products may need horizontal support, while cartons, pouches and blister packs may require a label to be applied to a specific top surface.
The Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine uses a specially designed roller-chain conveyor fitted with polypropylene rollers to support this broader range of products.
Technogen Enterprise is a Manufacturer and Supplier of Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine equipment for Tanzania, designed for pressure-sensitive or self-adhesive label application on products including cartons, batteries, bottles, cassettes, IV bottles, blister packs, pouches, soap, tubes, Viral Transport Media tubes and ampoules. Pasted markdown(9)
The machine can perform top labeling and side labeling, with production capacity up to 150 units per minute, depending on label length.
A servo-driven slider label applicator provides both vertical and horizontal adjustment for accurate positioning. PLC control and a colour HMI coordinate operation, while a photoelectric sensing arrangement supports No Product–No Label logic.
The roller-chain conveyor with PP rollers is particularly useful for cylindrical products that need horizontal support during label application.
No dedicated change parts are required for compatible label and container-size changes, reducing mechanical setup between production batches.
For Tanzania manufacturers dealing with mixed products rather than one standard bottle format, this machine offers an adaptable labeling platform for both packaging components and cylindrical containers.
Working principle
- Products are manually placed on the roller conveyor or supplied through compatible automatic feeding equipment.
- The roller chain moves the products towards the label-application station.
- A photoelectric sensor detects the incoming product.
- The PLC confirms product presence before allowing label dispensing.
- The servo-driven label applicator releases the required label at the correct position.
- The adjustable slider arrangement allows the applicator to be aligned for top or side placement.
- The label is transferred to the product while it moves through the labeling position.
- After application, the labeled product continues towards the out-feed section.
- Machine operating speed can be adjusted, and both manual and automatic operation modes are available.
Salient features
- Compact Design : Conserves floor space in packaging lines.
- CGMP Model : Suitable for controlled industrial labeling operations.
- AISI 304 Construction : Provides durable Stainless Steel machine structure.
- Adjustable Slider Applicator : Allows horizontal and vertical applicator alignment.
- Servo Label Dispensing : Provides controlled label release and placement.
- Roller Conveyor : Roller chain with PP rollers supports cylindrical and flat products.
- No Product–No Label : Prevents label dispensing in the absence of a product.
- PLC Control : Coordinates machine and applicator functions.
- Colour HMI : Simplifies parameter setting and operation.
- No Format Change Parts : Compatible label and container-size changes do not require dedicated change parts.
- Auto Label Length Detection : Supports quick label setup.
- Manual / Automatic Modes : Allows alternative operating methods.
- Variable Speed : Machine speed can be adjusted according to production requirement.
- Front Emergency Stop : Provides immediate machine shutdown.
- Low-Maintenance Design : Designed for routine production operation.
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Safety & interlocks
- No Product–No Label : Stops label dispensing if no product is detected.
- Emergency Stop : Front-panel emergency stop allows immediate shutdown.
Optional / add-on features
- Label Roll Empty Alarm : Stops the machine when the label roll is exhausted.
- Missing Label Alarm : Detects missing labels in the roll.
- Transparent Label Sensor : Detects compatible transparent film labels.
- Safety Cabinet : Available in Toughened Glass or Acrylic construction.
- Tower Light : Displays machine status.
- Missing Product Label Sensor : Checks whether a label has been applied.
- Barcode Vision System : Checks barcode and coding presence.
- OCR / OCV Vision System : Supports Optical Character Recognition and Verification.
- Pneumatic Rejection : Automatically rejects identified non-conforming products.
- Transparent Label Sensing : Special sensing system for transparent labels.
- Automatic Product Feeding : Compatible feeding equipment can be provided for automated loading.
Applications & industries
The Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine is designed for a wide range of packaging products.
Typical applications include:
- Carton labeling.
- Battery labeling.
- Bottle labeling.
- Cassette labeling.
- IV bottle labeling.
- Blister-pack labeling.
- Pouch labeling.
- Soap labeling.
- Tube labeling.
- Viral Transport Media tube labeling.
- Ampoule labeling.
Its combination of a roller conveyor and adjustable servo applicator allows it to support both top-surface and side-labeling applications.
For manufacturers in Tanzania processing varied package formats, this machine provides a single labeling platform rather than requiring a separate labeler for each compatible product shape.
Application items
- Top carton labeling.
- Bottle top labeling.
- Side labeling.
- Ampoule labeling.
- Tube labeling.
- VTM tube labeling.
- IV bottle labeling.
- Blister-pack labeling.
- Pouch labeling.
- Battery labeling.
- Cassette labeling.
- Soap labeling.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | TGSAL-150H |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine |
| Usage/Application | To apply Self Adhesive / Pressure sensitive on Ampoule, cartons, Batteries, Bottles, Cassette’s, IV Bottles, Blister Pack, Pouches, Soap on top side. |
| Machine Operating Direction | Left to Right |
| Speed | Up to 150 Units / min. |
| Conveyor | Roller chain on which PP Make rollers mounted |
| Driven Type | Servo motor driven Label applicator |
| Control | Programmable logic controller (Any CE Certified PLC) |
| Machine operating | Through HMI (Human Machine interface) |
| Dispensing Motor | Panasonic or equivalent |
| Type of Labelling | · Top Labeling· Side Labeling |
| Label Height | 10 mm to 160 mm |
| Label Length | 12 mm to Unlimited |
| Gap between two labels | Min. 5 mm |
| Label Roll Dia. | 300 mm Max. Ø |
| Label Core Dia. | 75 mm to 76 mm Ø |
| Container Diameter | 20 mm to 50 mm Ø |
| Power Consumption | 2 KW |
| Electrical Connection | 230 Volts, Single Phase, 50 Hz |
| Height of Conveyor | Adjustable from 800 to 850 mm |
| Dimension | 1830 mm (L) x 760 mm (W) x 1380 mm (H) |
| Weight | 350 Kgs (Approx.) |
| Gross Weight | 600 Kgs (Approx.) |
Machine video
Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine — machine video 1
Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine for Tanzania production
For manufacturers in Tanzania, Automatic Top Side Horizontal Sticker Labeling Machine should be evaluated against the actual product, pack format, production schedule and operating environment. Servo-controlled horizontal labeling system for applying pressure-sensitive labels to the top or side of cartons, bottles, tubes, ampoules, pouches, blister packs and other compatible products at speeds up to 150 units per minute. The selected arrangement must suit both routine output and the changeovers expected during normal production.
Operating and product considerations
Reliable label placement begins with the container shape, surface, label stock, backing paper, adhesive and required application position. Product samples help define guides, sensors, dispensing geometry and pressing devices while also confirming how quickly an operator can change between supported formats.
Planning the complete production line
For a Tanzania packaging project, the labeller should be planned with the conveyor, upstream filling or capping machine and any batch-coding or inspection system. Container spacing and orientation affect placement consistency, so the proposal should consider the whole transfer sequence rather than the label head alone.
Information required for machine selection
- Container shape and dimensional range
- Label material, backing, dimensions and required application position
- Coding requirement, output and upstream product spacing
Enquiries are supported for projects in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and other Tanzanian industrial locations. The final model, construction, output, documentation and support scope are confirmed in the commercial and technical offer.
