Print and Apply

Loose Loop Printer Applicators

ALstep T

The ALstep T print-apply labeling system is based on our extremely popular and proven ALstep applicator, which can be coupled with a variety of print engines. This provides unrivaled results in terms of value for money and performance.

The available functions and optional components are the same as for the ALstep label applicators.

Main Features

  • Efficient delayed print-apply label application unit; offers high labeling speeds (up to 100 labels/min - 30m/min), at an unbeatable price

  • Independent label loop control arm provides the possibility to operate in application-only mode

  • Does not require the use of compressed air

  • Extremely intuitive and easy-to-use

  • Incredibly flexible, allowing use of different size and shape labels: these can be used without having to change machine components.

  • A powerful 6-crt LCD controller, which allows all labeling parameters to be set digitally, without the need to move any sensors, as required by inferior machines or real-time print-apply units

ALritma T

With a print speed of up to 16" per second, combined with a label application speed of up to 60m/min (40m/min standard), combined with the possibility of “ribbon saving”.

ALritma T is easy-to-use, as it is not limited to predetermined sizes for single labels, and does not require manual adjustment The unit is controlled by a powerful microprocessor equipped with a multilingual touchscreen, which provides the user with all the most common adjustments on a simple main screen.

Main Features

  • High-speed printing and delayed application: up to 300 labels/min - 40m/min

  • Independent label loop control arm provides the possibility to operate in application-only mode

  • Does not require the use of compressed air

  • Extremely intuitive and easy-to-use

  • Incredibly flexible, allowing use of different size and shape labels: these can be used without having to change machine components

Print and apply applicators

ALcode

For label printing, ALcode can be equipped with various thermal print engines. These units have been developed specifically to be used on automatic applicators: print resolutions of 8 or 12 dots/mm and print speeds of up to 300mm/sec, available in 104 or 152 mm expandable print widths.

Available Versions

ALTECH ALcode
  • Air-blow applicator, with or without piston, for non-contact labeling of moving products

  • Tamp applicator for contact labeling of stationary products, including in recessed areas

  • Swinging roller applicator for contact labeling of products moving at high speed

  • Multi-format swinging-plate application system, for contact labeling of moving products, including those with different label sizes

  • Rotary arm applicator for front/back and/or corner labeling of both stationary and moving products.

Optional Accessories

The devices which may be added to the basic configuration of the Alcode label applicator in order to solve specific problems include: 

  • Laser scanner to confirm label application

  • Product transport and transfer systems

  • Multiple labeling programs

  • Near end-of-roll monitoring

  • Oversized and powered unwind units.