Automatic Ampoule Sticker Labeling Machine

The Automatic Ampoule Sticker Labeling Machine is a specialized piece of pharmaceutical packaging equipment designed for high-speed, precise application of self-adhesive stickers (labels) onto filled and sealed glass ampoules, vials, eye drop bottles, and similar small cylindrical containers. It is commonly used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and medical industries to ensure compliance with GMP standards, enabling efficient labeling for product identification, batch details, manufacturing dates, and regulatory information. This machine automates the process to reduce labor, minimize errors, and increase production throughput, typically handling ampoules ranging from 1ml to 20ml in volume.

AASL-120: Standard model machine labels up to 120 ampoules per minute.

AASL – 300: High Speed Ampoule Labeler labels up to 300 ampoules per minute.

AASL – 600: Super High Speed Ampoule Labeler labels up to 600 ampoules per minute.

AMPOULE LABELING MACHINE VIDEOS 

AUTOMATIC AMPOULE LABELING MACHINE, AASL – 120 (120 ampoules per minute)

HIGH SPEED AMPOULE LABELING MACHINE, AASL – 300 (300 ampoules per minute)

HIGH SPEED AMPOULE LABELER MACHINE, AASL – 600 (600 ampoules per minute)

Key Features

• Construction: Built with high-quality stainless steel (SS 304/316) for durability, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning. All moving parts are enclosed in safety guards, with exposed mild steel (MS) components powder-coated or nickel-plated for hygiene.

• Labeling Mechanism: Utilizes a microprocessor-controlled label dispensing system with user-friendly sensors for detecting labels and containers. Supports partial, full wrap-around, overlap, or semi-circular labeling. An inbuilt automated label length detection system eliminates manual adjustments, reducing downtime during label size changes.

• Printing Integration: Optional inkjet or laser printers can be incorporated for real-time printing of batch numbers, expiry dates, barcodes, or Pharma codes directly on labels.

• Controls and Automation: Equipped with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI touch screen, AC variable frequency drive for speed control, and imported sensors/motors. Includes error detection for missing labels, label breaks, or roll ends, with alarms and auto-stop functions.

• Safety and Compliance: Features vision systems (optional) for barcode/OCR verification, online product rejection for defects, and low compressed air alarms. Conforms to CE certification and cGMP standards.

• Optional Add-ons: Servo/stepper motors for precise control, camera-based inspection, pneumatically operated coding/rejection systems, and wire mesh conveyors for inline integration.

Working Principle

1. Infeed: Ampoules are loaded into an infeed hopper or tray, then oriented vertically and fed via a screw or worm mechanism to a rotary star wheel or conveyor.

2. Label Dispensing: As the ampoule reaches the labeling station, a sensor triggers the release of a pre-cut sticker from a roll. The label is peeled and applied circumferentially or partially using a rubberized pressing roller.

3. Wrapping and Pressing: A secondary pressing unit ensures wrinkle-free adhesion. The process is synchronized to handle unstable, round-bottom ampoules without tipping.

4. Outfeed: Labeled ampoules are ejected to an outfeed tray or conveyor for collection, with speed indicators and counters tracking output.

5. Error Handling: If issues like missing labels or misalignment occur, the machine halts with visual/audible alerts on the HMI.

The machine’s horizontal or vertical rotary design (depending on model) ensures stability for non-standing containers like ampoules, preventing breakage during high-speed operation.

Salient Features of Ampoule Sticker Labeling Machine

• Compact cGMP model.

• Option of hopper infeed individual operation or through wire mesh conveyor for auto feeding operation.

• Missing Label Sensor can be offered on demand.

• Camera based Vision System for Print Check and Barcode Check can be offered on demand.

• Three models ranging production output 120 per minute, 300 per minute and 600 per minute.

• Inbuilt touch screen HMI and PLC on control panel.

• Machine body made from high quality Stainless Steel.

• Printing device can be incorporated for printing batch no., mfg. date etc.

• Secondary Pressing unit.

• “No Ampoule – No Label” system.

• Imported Gear Motor for Conveyor & Pressing unit.

• Variable A.C. Frequency Drive for speed adjustments.

• In built Speed Indicator & Counter.

• Imported Sensor for Label & Container.

Process Operation of Ampoule Sticker Labeling Machine

Ampoules are loaded onto infeed hopper of the machine from where it is delivered to the feedworm. Feed worm rotates ampoule and during its operation transfer the ampoules to the Starwheel. The Starhweel is having rollers of same diameter as of ampoule body diameter. Starwheel transfer ampoules to the labeling station where ampoule picks label one by one and further moves towards pressing unit. Pressing Unit equipped with rubber belt for proper placing the labels. During movement of ampoules from pressing belt ampoules get labeled.

Duly labeled ampoules get collected on Outfeed Collection Tray for further operation. In case of printing unit opted labels will be printed with printing device before applying onto ampoules. There are encoders installed which sense gap between two labels and accordingly provide signals to print data onto labels.

Technical Specification of Ampoule Sticker Labelling Machine

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.