Steps To Ensure For Purchaising Label Applicators

1. Authenticity Of The Manufacturer

An understanding of the reputation and integrity of the label applicator machines manufacturer is essential for a confident purchase. Your team will likely be welcomed to their facility by any credible labeling machine manufacturer. It is helpful to see the engineering and machining capabilities of the facility firsthand. That way you can get a sense how the manufacturer can support you throughout the process.

Manufacturers should have engineers who are familiar with design and manufacturing inside and out. Additionally, there should be a manufacturing facility and a strong organization, thoughtfulness, and functional operation. Finally, a sales and support team with an excellent understanding of the products, the market, and the needs of the customer.

As part of the company visit, it is important for you to feel comfortable to share your product, company, and expectations with the manufacturer. Establish a list of questions to address in your first meeting with the manufacturer. The visit should also include a walk through of the plant. At this level, you are reviewing the engineering and industrial design for the life of your future product. When viewing the facility, take a moment to observe the shop floor, the manufacturing area and the performance of the workstations. Research also the length of time the manufacturer has been in business and solicit references.

A label application system company that retains in-house employees rather than outsourcing labor will listen to your needs carefully. Additionally, you will have sales and technical support staff who understand the design and manufacturing process while attending to your specific requests and changes.

2. Sales Support

Ensure that the sales staff enjoys working together with the manufacturing staff, the distributor, and you, the end-user. Your salesperson should be highly knowledgeable about the product and believes in both the product itself and its sales and support. Also, ensure that the salesperson can reach the engineering and manufacturing staff immediately if any questions are arising. You should feel comfortable and informed with sales staff every step of the way throughout the process.

The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is an additional step in the sales process. As a consumer, this testing allows you to walk through the parameters of the equipment you have purchased. Having to train with the manufacturing technical support team and making requests should allow the manufacturer to make changes.

If you consider adding a label applicator machine to your existing system, ask the manufacturer if they also offer a SAT (Site Acceptance Test). Companies in Pharma industries might also benefit from following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.

To avoid gaps in understanding, request a hardware warranty along with a description of what is covered under the warranty.

That way, you will feel more comfortable and understand the product better. This way you can be sure that the product is exactly what you want and meets all your requirements.

3. Modular Construction

When considering a company's label application machines, make sure your potential purchase is flexible enough to meet your expectations. It is highly important that the machine is build modular and facilitated to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it is crucial to work with a manufacturer that can integrate its product into your existing system whenever necessary.

4. Test Center

The key to guaranteeing reliability and accuracy of any product is having a test center and quality control. The more product tests that are conducted, the more data is gathered on the machine in general. WILUX PRINT has made perfecting the machines they produce their number one priority. WILUX machines that have passed the tests conducted at their test center are highly reliable and accurate at the same time.

5. Labeling Speed

It is important to consider the speed of an application of the label, but not more or less. Do not only rely on speed alone, because speed always comes at a certain point on cost of print quality. WILUX PRINT guarantees high label quality at speeds up to 60 meters per minute; everything above that may be problematic for print quality. Focus more on a flexible, reliable, modular build and high quality system rather than speed alone.

6. The Type Of Print Engine Selected

You should consider whether you require thermal transfer or direct thermal print before purchasing a label application system. Thermal transfer engines use ribbons placed between the print head and substrate for labels that last a long time. This type of label is most effective in a facility that stores items for months or years at a time. Direct thermal print engines, on the other hand, use a simple heat transfer without a ribbon and supply labels that don't last as long. Food suppliers whose products will only remain on shelves for a short period of time may use this engine.

7. Type Of Data Printed

If you want to use your labeling system for static projects with pre-printed labels, an application like a label dispenser is perfectly sufficient. For variable projects, a labeling system is recommended for printing and dispensing, which also gives you more flexibility.

8. Maximum Label Size

Each label applicator has a maximum label size that can run through its label application. Avoid manufacturers who do not specify their maximum allowable label size. It is important to know what label size your future labeling system can handle. Additionally, please specify the products you want to label so that your manufacturer can use these specifications to produce the exact label applicator you need.

9. Site Survey

Always choose a label applicator manufacturer that offers a comprehensive site survey. This way you can make sure that your label applicator will integrate into your existing production line and be easy to operate. This site visit will allow you to tell the manufacturer all the labeling applications you require from your future label applicator.

In addition, a good salesperson will be able to point out other areas in your production line that require labeling. Once all the important applications have been communicated to the salesperson or engineers, the label applicator can be manufactured to handle a variety of projects.

10. Price

Quality manufacturers have sales and support staff, engineers, and technical support available to support you through the life of your labeling system. This will also translate into the price of your labeling system, as these components will be reflected in the cost overall. Consider that a product that is less expensive may ultimately cost you valuable time in the long run. Manufacturer that are less expensive may not have the infrastructure to provide a quality product and support to maintain your labeling system.

Action Plan

With a knowledge of manufacturers and the choices that suit your business, you can begin the purchasing process for label applicators confidently. Your first manufacturer needs to be evaluated now, and here's what we want you to know:

Label Applicator Machines - Development and Production in Switzerland

WILUX PRINT fulfills everything that we mentioned above. We provide various label applicators that are able to apply different labels for all types of products or packages. From manual- to semi-automatic or fully automatic, we have got a wide range of labeling machines. We offer high-quality solutions to optimize and shorten your processes, simplify handling, and save costs. Our label applicator machines will raise the efficiency and productivity of your operation to a whole new level. In terms of both functionality and output, our machines will become a key component of your business. Our dedication to quality, durability, and customer service is second to none. It is the reason why we have been a supplier of choice to many leading enterprises for 40+ years. Count on us to offer top-notch products, great customer service, and safe, easy-to-use label applicator machines.

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