Problem & answerP-09
Labels Not Applying, Skewed or Wrinkled
Likely causes
- Label web tension incorrect
- Label sensor not taught to the label gap
- Applicator speed not matched to conveyor
- Bottle not stable or centred
- Wrap belt pressure incorrect
How to fix it
- 1Stop and remove defective bottles.
- 2Re-thread the label web and set tension.
- 3Teach or calibrate the label sensor.
- 4Match labeller speed to conveyor speed.
- 5Centre and stabilise bottles; adjust wrap belt pressure.
- 6Run a test.
It is fixed when
Labels straight, smooth and in position.
Stop it coming back
- Set up per the changeover sheet for each bottle.
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