Because of the need to sequentially collate the labels, only hand application, or at best, semi-automated mediums to apply labels to the product, could be used.

H.G. Weber Co., has solved this problem with its Model "N"  Label Applicator Machine. It’s the machine that advances the state of the art through innovative technology and provides you, the converter, with a very real and viable Profit Center.

The label applicator was originally designed with a continuous rotary hot melt gluing mechanism. The cold glue system was developed to meet customer requests and is now the standard. Some of the many advantages of the cold glue system include reduced adhesive costs, longer vacuum belt life, significantly reduced clean-up time and the utilization of recyclable materials. The hot melt glue system is available as an option.

Equipment & Operation
The machine operator manually shingles a large quantity of folders on the infeed conveyor for a controlled flow of folders into a magazine. A feeding device removes an individual file folder from the magazine and positions it to receive the label.

The label dispenser and the cold glue system selects an individual label from the label magazine. Through the means of a vacuum transfer device, the label is moved into proper position for application to the file folder. During this process adhesive is applied to the label. With the label held in position, a forwarding mechanism advances the file folder through the label holding device and into a set of combining rolls.

Should a file folder not arrive at the proper place at the correct time, a label will not be dispensed, assuring sequential accuracy.

The file folder with label securely attached is deposited on a delivery conveyor in shingle fashion for quick inspection and off handling. A batch counter is provided for operator convenience.

Machine Rating
The Model "N" has a designed machine rate of 60 file folder and label combinations per minute. File folders and labels must be uniformly die cut, scored and folded. All labels must be flat with the folding score along the entire length of the label. File Folders and X-ray envelopes must be flat and have internal scores in all areas.