An Automatic Vial Bottle Sticker Labeling Machine is a specialized industrial equipment designed primarily for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and diagnostic industries. It applies self-adhesive sticker labels (full or partial wrap-around) precisely onto small cylindrical containers such as glass/plastic vials, ampoules, bottles, oral liquid tubes, or similar round objects. These machines ensure accurate, high-speed labeling with minimal errors, complying with GMP standards for cleanroom use.
Automatic Vial Bottle Sticker Labeling Machine Video
How It Works
The machine operates on a conveyor-based system with sensor-driven automation:
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Vials/bottles are fed manually or automatically (via hopper/tray/in-feed screw) onto a conveyor belt.
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A roller spacing device or in-feed screw creates uniform gaps between containers.
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Product sensors detect each vial, triggering the label dispenser to release a sticker from the roll.
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The label is wrapped around the vial using a wrapping unit, pressing belt, or rotary star plate.
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A rubber pressing belt and stationary pad smooth the label for bubble-free adhesion.
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Optional vision inspection (camera system) checks print quality, barcode, or rejects faulty items.
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Labeled vials exit via conveyor or collection tray.
This process is controlled by PLC & HMI for easy operation, with “No Product, No Labeling” safety features.
Key Features
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No Change Parts Required: Roller spacing adjusts automatically for different vial sizes.
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Label Types: Supports paper, transparent (no-look), BOPP, or holographic labels.
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Precision: ±0.5–1 mm accuracy; handles unstable/small-diameter items (e.g., 10–50 mm Ø).
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Safety & Automation: Missing label detection, auto-stop on errors, AC variable frequency drive, synchronized speed control.
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Options: Vision inspection, batch coding (inkjet/hot foil), rejection system, safety cabinet (acrylic/toughened glass).
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User-Friendly: Touchscreen HMI, auto label length detection (no manual data entry).
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Horizontal/Vertical/Rotary Models: Horizontal for unstable vials; rotary for ultra-high speed.
Applications
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Pharmaceuticals: Vaccine vials, injectables, eye drops.
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Cosmetics: Essential oil bottles, lip balm tubes.
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Diagnostics: Blood collection tubes, pens.
Salient Features of Vial Bottle Sticker Labeling Machine
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High Production Speed up to 200 containers per minute.
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S.S. 304 Constructions.
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Accurate label placement.
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Micro processor Control unit with LCD Display.
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Full Pharmaceutical security package system.
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Secondary Pressing unit.
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Any kind of printing device can be accommodated with machine.
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Programmable MMI Unit.
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Variable A.C. Frequency Drive for speed adjustment.
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In built Speed Indicator & Counter.
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Stepper Motor with Controller.
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Imported Sensor for Label & Container.
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Finished product can be discharge automatically on packing table or cartooning machine.
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Command in LCD display allow to choose Automatic & Manual operation.
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Hot transfer printing on labels.
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Verification of label & printing presence.
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Imported Gear Motor & Gear Box for Conveyor and Pressing unit.
Process Operation of Automatic Sticker Labeler Machine
Machine conveyor receives container from in-feed turntable, it separated by the feeding roller assembly to maintain the pre determined space between the two containers according to the label length and container diameter. Label is placed on the container immediately when it sensed by the container sensor, it ensures instant adhesive of label’s edge. Then it passes through the pressing unit resulting in precise registration and crease-free application. It can handle container diameter range from 22 mm to 105 mm and label height from 10 mm to 200 mm, change over can be done within few minutes, label height from bottom can be also adjustable for different kind of containers.
Technical Specification of Automatic Sticker Labeling Machine
| Model | AVSL 80 | AVSL 150 | AVSL 250 |
| Vial Sizes | 2ml to 250ml | 2ml to 250ml | 2ml to 250ml |
| Speed | Up to 60 Labels per minute depending on container and label characteristics | Up to 120 Labels per minute depending on container and label characteristics | Up to 200 Labels per minute depending on container and label characteristics |
| Label Height | 8mm to 90mm | 8mm to 90mm | 8mm to 90mm |
| Label Length | 12mm min. | 12mm min. | 12mm min. |
| Label Roll Dia. | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
| Label Roll Core Dia. | 75 / 76mm | 75 / 76mm | 75 / 76mm |
| Gap Between two Labels | 3mm approx. | 3mm approx. | 3mm approx. |
| Power Load | 1 H. P. | 1.5 H. P. | 3 H. P. |
| Power Voltage | 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50/60 Hz) | 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50/60 Hz) | 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50/60 Hz) |
| Product Feeding Belt height | 850mm to 950mm adjustable | 850mm to 950mm adjustable | 850mm to 950mm adjustable |
| Machine footprint | 1500mm(L) X 1200mm(W) X 1100mm (H) approx. | 2000mm(L) X 1350mm(W) X 1100mm (H) approx. | 2500mm(L) X 1350mm(W) X 1100mm (H) approx. |
* 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.
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