Wraparound labeller

The Heuft Tornado R is an efficient wraparound labeller that is equipped with a servo-controlled belt for the particularly precise application of wraparound labels and technologies for a sustainable final product check.

The labeller is able to apply wraparound labels to up to 60,000 containers/h using either a parallel or a linear transport system. The labeller is equipped with a specially developed servo-controlled belt drive and not with standard rotating gears so that it can do this particularly accurately and carefully.

It adapts to different container sizes exactly and rotates the bottles and jars which have been fixed in platforms. Consequently, wraparound labels made of paper or cut foil can entwine them completely. The rotation speed as well as the height of the up to six nozzles which can be individually activated for the initial gluing can be adapted to most different container shapes as required. The result: a particularly simple and fast brand change.

The nozzles apply the smallest spots of glue onto the rotating containers in a well-measured and careful manner. These glue spots pull the respective label out of the magazine. A thin line of glue is applied at the end of the label at the same time so that the overlap can be stuck precisely and brushed on carefully. The closed hot glue system reduces glue consumption to a minimum. At the same time it ensures that the glue is protected from ambient air and contamination. This reduces upkeep and increases the operating reliability of the machine, which has been constructed so that it is low maintenance and wear resistant. The integrated control cabinet makes fast and uncomplicated installing and commissioning possible.

The standard broken container detection in the infeed and optional features for an extensive final product check provide additional benefits.

The Tornado R can be equipped with efficient modules for a precise label and closure inspection. Fill level, internal container pressure, BBD and bar code checks can be integrated as well as a serial fault detection which emits a switch-off pulse before it is too late. Containers which have been identified as being faulty can be removed reliably from the production flow by means of rejection and laning systems. Automatic sampling functions assist internal quality assurance.