A wrap around labeler is a very critical component in any assembly line dealing with bottles, cans or any cylindrical shaped product. It guarantees accurate and constant application of labels, which are of essence to brand presentation and regulations. But after all it is an industrial piece of equipment and in the same vein as any industrial equipment, a wrap around labeler needs a bit of upkeep every now and then and some problem solving once in a while. This is a troubleshooting and maintenance guide to your wrap around labeler.
Routine Maintenance to achieve Best Performance
You should conduct regular servicing to extend the life of your wrap around labeler as well as to avoid instances of unwarranted downtimes. Maintenance tasks to be undertaken should also be included in daily, weekly and monthly routines.
Daily: Clean the label sensors with a cloth, wipe clean all surfaces and check the rollers and belts as well as possible adhesive left behind or surface wear. Make sure that the label roll and to unwind mechanism is not clogged with dust or debris.
Weekly: Inspect all the moving parts to determine wear. Apply lubricants to chains and gears or bearings in accordance to the manufacturer. Make sure that the guideline guides and pressure rollers are tight and on the right position.
Monthly: Check electrical connections, sensor calibration and software (where completed). Make sure the mechanism to feed labels operates freely and that the belts of the drive are correctly tensioned.
This regular preventive maintenance will add life to your wrap around labeler as well as guarantee uniform quality of applying the labels.
General Labeling Problems and Troubleshooting Hints
Some issues can still become a problem, even when there is proper maintenance. Knowledge about frequent problems and ways to follow to solve them may preserve much time.
1. Labels That Would not Dispense
This can be as a result of label sensor out of alignment, low air pressure (on a pneumatic system) or the wrong tension on the label roll. Check the sensor calibration once again and ensure that the label roll is not loaded improperly.
2. Bent or Crooked Labels
Wrinkles are frequently caused by improper pressure, or uneven guide rails. Regulate the pressure rollers to have adequate contact on the container surface, and the products during the labeling stage would be kept stable.
3. The Inconsistencies in Label Placement Inconsistencies
When the labels do not have a consistent place where they should be put, inspect the loose product guides, the variation in the speed of the conveyor or the degraded rollers. Make conveyor and labeler both match the speed and repair any broken section.
4. Label Jams
Label jams may happen because of chewable adhesive on labels rollers or label stocks. Clean the rollers frequently and make sure that you are using good quality of labels that came with your particular wrap around labeler.
The Time When It is Necessary to Call the Professional Assistance
When troubleshooting anyway does not solve the problems then it is time to contact technical support or service technician. The problems with the PLC, control panel or motor drive systems can need professional help. It is good to maintain a log of common troubles and error codes that technicians can use when diagnosing and solving problems.
Conclusion
Keeping your wrap around labeler working and sorting out any problems does not always have to be difficult. And with regular attention, being quick to fix very small problems and having some knowledge about the inner working of the machine, your production line can be very smooth with little or no hitches. Well-maintained labeler guarantees the proper labeling, the effective output, and reduced downtime, which are critical building blocks of an efficient manufacturing operation.
