High-speed cross-web labeling for food packaging

Streamline your packaging process with a high-speed labeling system designed for precision and adaptability, ensuring your products move efficiently from production to shelf without bottlenecks.

The GEA TiroLabel PLUS is a precision-engineered cross-web labeling system designed to seamlessly integrate with both GEA and non-GEA thermoforming packaging machines. This labeling solution enhances your production line by offering high-speed, automated labeling for various pack types, including MAP, vacuum, and skin packs. Its motor-driven application system ensures high throughput and superior precision, handling label widths of 130mm and 200mm at speeds of up to 50 strokes per minute. The system employs spring-loaded pins for precise label application, accommodating package height variations up to 35 mm. Its integration capabilities with GEA SmartControl ensure seamless operation and easy monitoring. Moreover, the TiroLabel PLUS features non-pneumatic technology, reducing compressed air consumption and offering optional zero downtime solutions to meet continuous production demands. Ideal for food packaging companies, this system is versatile for applications such as ready-to-eat meals, deli meats, dairy, and more, while promising efficient handling and minimal maintenance requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances packaging efficiency with high-speed, precise label application.
  • Minimizes downtime with seamless integration and non-pneumatic technology.
  • Adjusts to package variations, ensuring consistent labeling across diverse pack types.
  • Reduces operational costs with low compressed air consumption.
  • Simplifies maintenance and handling with easy-access design and quick label roll exchanges.
Applications
Skin packs,Food packaging,Thermoforming packaging,Vacuum packs,Map packs,Labeling systems
End products
Processed meats,Snack packs,Cheese packaging,Fresh produce packaging,Ready-to-eat meals,Poultry packs,Frozen foods,Deli meats,Seafood packs,Bakery goods,Dairy products packaging
Steps before
Thermoforming,Package filling
Steps after
Packing,Inspection,Distribution
Input ingredients
MAP packs,vacuum packs,skin packs
Output ingredients
labeled MAP packs,labeled vacuum packs,labeled skin packs
Label width
130 mm and 200 mm
Max. Speed
50 strokes per minute
Package type
MAP,vacuum,and skin packs
Automation
Motor-driven application system
Accuracy
Millimeter precision
Compressed Air Usage
Minimal,non-pneumatic technology
Interface
10” touch panel
Labeling mechanism
Cross-web labeling
Integration capability
GEA and non-GEA thermoformers
Automation level
User-friendly motor-driven system
Precision
Millimeter precision with spring-loaded pins
Throughput speed
50 strokes per minute
Label application
Top and/or bottom of packages
Changeover time
Quick due to simplified adjustments
Compressed air usage
Minimal due to non-pneumatic technology
Customizability
Modifiable for unconventional applications
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Machine footprint
Compact design for easy integration
Control panel type
10” touch panel on supporting arm
Discharge method
Cross-web labeling system
Compact footprint
Lower overall machine height for quicker label roll exchange
Application unit
Spring-loaded pins for optimal handling
Integration possibilities
Integration with GEA and non-GEA thermoforming packaging systems
User interface type
10” touch panel on supporting arm
Printing systems
Programmable thermal transfer,LPM,InkJet with integrated stepper motors,Cartridge,Flexographic,Hot Foil printer
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.