AP550 Flat Surface Label Applicator

Label Printers and Accessories

AP550 Flat Surface Label Applicator

A semi-automatic label applicator that makes it fast and easy to precisely apply product and identification labels onto a wide range of flat surfaces.

AP550 is a semi-automatic label applicator that makes it fast and easy to precisely apply product and identification labels onto a wide range of flat surfaces such as rectangular or tapered bottles, boxes, packages, bags, pouches, lids, tins and much more. Labels are applied straight without wrinkles or folds in exactly the location desired. This gives finished products a highly professional look and significantly increases the number of containers that can be labeled per hour versus manually applying labels.

Operation is simple: place the container in the mechanism and pull the arm to the container and the label is automatically applied. Variable spacing, memory for up to nine jobs, and a counter with builtin LED display are all included. No air-pressure supply is required which can be a significant advantage over other label applicators that require expensive, noisy and maintenance-prone air compressors.

Apply Labels Fast and Accurately

With an AP550 Flat-Surface Label Applicator you’ll be able to apply labels at speeds of up to 500 per hour. Labels are perfectly applied without wrinkles, giving your finished products a highly-professional appearance.

AP550 is the perfect accessory for labels produced by Primera’s popular LX- and CX-Series color label printers and digital label presses. Together, they provide a complete print-and-apply solution that’s ideal for a wide range of small to medium-sized businesses. Roll printed labels by other methods such as flexographic, offset and thermal transfer can also be applied with the applicator. For round containers such as bottles, cans and jars, Primera also offers its top-selling AP360 and AP362 Label Applicators.

Features

Series Models

AP550 Flat Surface Label Applicator

AP550 Flat Surface Label Applicator

SKU: 74391

  • Applies labels to flat or tapered surfaces
  • LED display with counter
  • Applies up to 500 labels per hour
  • Quick set-up, easy operation

$2595 USD

Technical Specifications

ModelAP550 Label Applicator
Container Platform12” W x 12.2” D [305 x 310 mm] *
Container Height.002” to 8” [.05 mm to 203 mm] **
Container ShapeFlat, tapered
Label Width.75” to 4” [19 mm to 101.6 mm]
Label Height.75” to 6” [19 mm to 152.4 mm]
Label Liner Width.875” to 4.125” [22.2 mm to 104.8 mm]
Label PlacementLeading edge up to 8” [203 mm] from trailing container edge
Label Roll Diameter8” [203 mm] (maximum)
Label Roll Core2” to 3” ID [50.8 mm to 76.2 mm]
Sensor TypeOptical Sensor
Electrical Rating12 VDC, 5.0 A
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 watts
Agency CertificationsUL, UL-C, CE, FCC Class A
Weight24 lbs [10.9 kg]
Dimensions12” W x 21.3” D x 10.1”–15.4” H
[305 x 541 x 256–391 mm]
Gap between LabelsRecommended: 1/8" - 1/4" ( 3.175 mm - 6.3500 mm )
Label TypeDie cut with waste removed. Black mark or gap for label sensor. Clear labels must have black mark on liner.
Liner Thickness2 mil - 10mil (smoothness will affect feeding - a liner that is too slippery or too thin will slip through the drive rollers)
Label + Adhesive Thickness5 mil - 15 mil***
Wind DirectionWound out
* Container may overhang platform to the front and/or either side
** Containers shorter than .8” (20.3 mm) may require adaptive spacers.
***Pliability/Flexibility/Rigidity of the label is also a factor. If the label is too flexible, no matter the thickness, it can cause wrinkling or it may not pop off the liner when going around the peel edge. Polypropylene, Polyester and Vinyl labels tend to be more flexible that paper labels. If you suspect the label stock is too flexible, it is recommended that the stock and container be tested on the Applicator before making any purchase decisions of label stock or the applicator.
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