Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) will launch two features for its Vulcan print and apply labeller at this year’s PPMA Show, on Stand C60
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The new application features enable the Vulcan to apply labels to the front of a moving pack or across adjacent panels of a case or shrink wrapped product to allow information to be seen in various orientations.
The corner wrap system applies the label to the trailing corner of the pack, using the direct apply printing method. The system incorporates a simple, secondary pneumatic roller wipe to ensure full adhesion of the label around the corner and side of the product. For front of pack applications, the system uses a robust, pneumatically-controlled arm applicator.
Both systems incorporate integrated pack detection and applicator home/extended sensor functionality to ensure accurate label placement every time. According to ICE, throughput speeds are faster than typical front of pack and corner wrap machines.
The new models retain the technological benefits of the Vulcan, including fewer wear parts for reduced maintenance requirements, electronic label supply that automatically adjusts and maintains tension and clutchless thermal transfer ribbon drive.
Also on display will be other models from the ICE portfolio, including the recently launched Scorpion Thermal inkjet printer, Zodiac thermal transfer printer, Viper thermal inkjet printer and Torus large character marking printer.