RFID Encoders, Applicators & Readers
(18 companies)Any machine related to applying, encoding or reading Radio-frequency identification (RFID) label systems. Making plans to buy new coding, labeling or printing machines? Explore articles to help you buy the right one.
American Fuji Seal Inc.
State of the Art Shrink sleeve labeling solutions, as well Pressure sensitive linear and rotary solutions with top/ bottom labeling capabilities. Built in the USA.
Capmatic
Capmatic is an original equipment manufacturer of rotary, inline, top and bottom labeling machines as well as neck/body banders for pharmaceutical, personal care and other industries. Highlights from Capmatic’s line include the BambinoStar® labeler, a mobile rotary labeling machine designed for specific diagnostic and pharmaceutical applications such as vials, test tubes, microtubes, ampoules and syringes. The LabelStar® System 2/2T labeler is a continuous flow high-speed labeling machine designed for quality and flexibility for two-label, round, square, oval and rectangular pharmaceutical bottles. The BandStar™ neck/body banding system handles round, square, oval and rectangular bottles at speeds of up to 150 bpm.
Diagraph
Diagraph’s Platinum E-Series print-and-apply automated labeling systems feature smart technology that uses sensors to reduce label application complications, ensuring a one-to-one label to product match. These all-electric servo-driven automated pressure-sensitive labeling systems enable manufacturers to completely replace conventional pneumatic systems with a fully electric option that controls the label with pinpoint accuracy in side, top, bottom and corner-wrap applications throughout travel. The smart, all-electric design allows for automated real-time adjustments, making applying labels on products with varying heights, distances and speeds easier.
Engineered Automation of Maine
Engineered Automation of Maine (EAM Inc.) offers the EAM Mini-St Delta for high-speed inline application of electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags and labels as well as graphic labels, hang tags, coupon booklets, and more. Machine can apply both the Sensormatic DR tags (AM), Checkpoint tags (RF), and also perform as a high-speed industrial labeler.
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer of automated labeling and packing slip systems including label print and apply, label applicators, TwinPrint® packing slip/shipping label print and apply, RFID encode/print/apply, as well as tag, print, and place systems. Tabletop label printers are also available.
Graph-Tech USA
The eZ-Labeler from Graph-Tech USA is designed for applications requiring high labeling rates or high accuracy requirements. Labeling machine can dispense labels at up to 375m/min (15,000″/min) and label placement accuracy of +/- 0.4mm (+/- 1/64″). The accuracy of the eZ-Labeler makes it ideal for the application of even very small labels where placement accuracy is often critical. eZ-Labeler easily handles the demands of 24/7 non-stop production, the eZ-Labeler is mechanically rugged , easy to use, and has virtually no wear parts while the compact, modular design allows integration into the tightest of production lines.
ID Technology
ID Technology is a single-source provider of industry leading solutions for applying prime or print-and-apply labels to products, primary packaging, secondary packaging and pallets. These solutions ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements while enhancing productivity, ease of operation, safety, and cost reduction for a better bottom line.
Kolinahr Systems
Kolinahr Systems is a supplier of case labeling systems as well as pallet label applicators. The PLC-controlled CL3000 is a print and apply case labeler that uses a Zebra print engine and heavy-duty spring-loaded tamp-pad that adapts to the case surface, wiping the label on as the case passes. Kolinahr Systems pallet label applicators include the SA3100, a heavy-duty model that prints and applies labels to the front side, near side and rear of a pallet load. Kolinahr Systems builds their equipment extremely rugged and durable, making it easy to keep lines up and running. Kolinahr Systems' labeling macines are uses for case labeling, carton labeling, automatic labeling, pallet labeling, 3-sided labeling, and tamp labeling applications.
Label-Aire, Inc.
Label-Aire provides pressure-sensitive, print and apply, and RFID label systems for a wide range of bottle and container labeling applications. Designed to make labeling easier, faster, and more affordable, the Inline 5100-TS wrap labeling system has a rugged stainless steel cabinet base (including frame and side plates) and features designed to improve label placement accuracy and product spacing.The 3138-TS is Label-Aire's most advanced printer applicator, with advanced features including automatic setup with multiple programmable label pages for easy changeovers to labels of different sizes, rate compensation for improved label placement accuracy, and advanced user-configurable I/O connectivity. The 3138-N RFID is designed for easy setup, troubleshooting and changeover to more easily encode RFID tags.
Labelpack Automation, Inc.
LabelPack manufactures complete, turnkey labeling machines designed for rugged dependability in an industrial environment, including print-and-apply label applicators, semi-automatic label applicators and fully automatic label applicators. LabelPack can provide standard systems and custom solutions to the exact requirements of the customer.
PAK-TEC
Pak-Tec represents labeling machines from companies including Logopak, Arca, AFM, and Foxjet to meet a wide range of budget, product and application needs ranging from print-and-apply, primary product and shrink sleeves to pallet labeling and RFID applications.
Precision Automation Company, Inc.
In-line labeling systems by Precision Automation® include Arca label applicators, suitable for most industrial environments. A wide range of models (Easy, Evolution, Wind, and Flash) provide differing levels of capability and performance. Evolution is the flagship label applicator with a maximum linear operating speed of 2,000 inches per minute. From decorative primary product labels to simple case labeling, these efficient systems can be utilized in a variety of configurations. Arca’s print-and-apply systems offer printing and application in one automatic operation for on-demand printing of variable data in end-of-line applications. It also eliminates the need for label rooms and stocking of pre-printed labels.
Quadrel Labeling Systems
Quadrel Labeling Systems manufactures print-and-apply, pressure-sensitive, and shrink sleeve application systems ranging from simple, economically priced machines for smaller companies to sophisticated, technically advanced systems capable of speeds up to 500 ppm. Featured labeling systems include Quadrel's high-speed, non-stop, zero downtime labeling system with four servo-driven applicators designed to accommodate a wide variety of flat panel, oval or round containers at speeds in excess of 300ppm. System’s pneumatic slides reposition applicators outside of the guarding during roll changes to pull the applicator away from the conveyor for ease of label change. Features all overhead electronics, internationally compliant guarding, Allen-Bradley© PLC control and touchscreen operator interface.
Solution Net Systems
Alstef Group is an integrator of automated label print-and-apply solutions primary and secondary packaging on conveyed materials. Alstef can build labeling systems for high-speed lines multi-side applications. Alstef Group handles labeling solutions from label media management and data management software to applicators, printer heads, barcode readers, and eco-friendly linerless solutions. The Multi-Axis Printer Applicator Solution (MAPs) allows for flexible label application along 2-axis, ensuring labels are strategically placed to avoid existing barcodes or cover previous labels on cartons, regardless of orientation and justification. Alstef Group offers various options tailored to clients' specific needs, with a dedicated team of engineers capable of designing custom solutions for label printing and application. The solutions feature user-friendly interfaces to minimize operator errors, reduce downtime, and ensure efficient labeling for clients' packages or products, contributing to the enhancement of their brand image. Customization options are available, providing clients with the flexibility to meet their unique requirements.
Tessera Group Inc.
MD Packaging, part of the Tessera Group, distributes premium labeling solutions, offering equipment from top brands like Universal Labeling Systems, Link Pack Linear labelers, and Gernep Rotary Labelers. These customizable systems feature pressure-sensitive, hot helt, and cold glue labeling capacities as well as combination units for non-stop labeling. MD Packaging prioritizes machine flexibility, easy maintenance, and optimized uptime to streamline the production needs of its customers.
Weber Packaging Solutions
Weber offers a complete line of automatic label applicators engineered to rapidly apply preprinted pressure-sensitive labels to all types of products and packages. Each model is designed to address specific labeling requirements. Some models have high-speed application rates programmable up to 6,000 linear inches of label web/min or applications in which advanced stepper-motor or servo-motor technology and peel-tip sensing are involved. Weber also engineers automatic label applicators with gentle-contact (wipe-on) or non-contact (tamp-blow or air-blow) methods of application. Other models feature exceptional placement accuracy, or easy maintenance and unsupervised operation functions.
WLS (formerly known as Weiler Labeling Systems)
WLS offers pressure-sensitive labelers that can label containers vertically or horizontally, while incorporating all major code printing and vision inspection brands. WLS’ RL-Series rotary labeler includes a variety of options such as product orienting, label coding, vision inspection, automated label rejection prior to application to the product and various product rejection methods. The VR-Series in-line labeler includes a variety of options such as vertical roller trunnion with vacuum drum label applicator, label coding, vision inspection and automated label reconciliation. WLS also makes the HR-Series in-line labeler with a variety of options available.
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Zebra Technologies
Zebra's RFID printing and reading solutions enable efficient and accurate data capture in various industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of RFID products designed to enhance inventory management, asset tracking, and overall operational efficiency. The RFID technology ensures real-time visibility and traceability of assets, streamlining processes for the customer. Zebra's RFID printers can accurately print and encode RAIN RFID labels, tags and cards where and when needed. Zebra’s solutions cater to diverse applications, from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and retail. Other related products include RFID tags, handheld RAIN RFID readers and RFID-enabled devices, RFID readers, RFID Array Reader, RAIN RFID antenna, providing a complete ecosystem for seamless integration. With Zebra's RFID technology, the customer can optimize supply chain operations, reduce errors, and enhance productivity.
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RFID encoders, applicators and readers are used to enhance the packaging process, making it faster, more accurate, and cost-effective.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has been around for several decades and has gained widespread usage in the packaging industry. RFID tags, which are small chips that contain data, can be attached to packaging materials like boxes, bags or containers. These tags can then be read by RFID readers, which use radio waves to communicate with them.
As an integral part of the system, RFID encoders program the data onto the RFID tags. They’re typically used in conjunction with RFID applicator machines, which apply the programmed tags to the packaging materials. RFID readers, on the opposite side of the coin, are used to read the data that now live in the tags.
One of the major advantages of RFID technology is that it allows for real-time tracking of products throughout the supply chain, enabling businesses to monitor the movement of their products from the point of manufacture to the point of sale. This level of visibility can reduce the risk of theft, loss or damage, help businesses identify pain points in their operations and provide additional information about the product to consumers.
This technology is also being used to enhance inventory management. By using RFID tags to track products, businesses can quickly and accurately determine the location and quantity of their inventory. This can help reduce the risk of stockouts or overstocks, enabling businesses to adopt a “just-in-time” manufacturing process.
Furthermore, RFID can also help businesses streamline their shipping and receiving processes. By using RFID tags to track incoming and outgoing shipments, businesses can quickly and accurately determine the status of their orders. This works to reduce delays and improve customer satisfaction.
RFID tech also improves the safety and security of products. By using these tags to track products, companies can swiftly identify any products that may be defective or unsafe. This can help to reduce the risk and magnitude of product recalls, which can be costly and damaging to a business's reputation.
RFID is increasingly being used to track reusable packaging materials. By tagging reusable containers, businesses can determine the location and status of their containers, which can reduce the risk of loss or damage to the containers, which can add up quickly.
As a system, RFID encoders, applicators and readers are revolutionizing the packaging process, allowing businesses to improve their operations in a variety of ways, including real-time tracking of products, enhanced inventory management, improved shipping and receiving processes, improved safety and security of products and the tracking of reusable packaging materials. As RFID technology continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see additional, innovative uses for it in the packaging industry.
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