The 3600-PA Dual Action Tamp (DAT) Printer Applicator is a high speed, thermal transfer Labeler used to print and apply pressure sensitive labels that can be programmed for single or two panel labeling application applied to various cartons, cases or pallets.  The single panel can be applied to either the front or the side. Sato or Zebra print engine integrated into the applicator to print variable data. Can be mounted in almost any position to apply labels to the leading, side or trailing panels of various products.  Mounting can be oriented up or down depending upon label size and position on the product. Short height actuator assembly allows the unit to reach over a conveyor to products which are not at the edge of the conveyor – 4” tall labels can be located ¼” from the bottom of products.

Printing and applying labels utilizing Thermal / Thermal transfer printing technology is one of the most demanding challenges in our industry. “Out of the box” is not always the answer. CTM has designed and manufactured many custom Print / Apply systems. From fully integrated loose loop applications through first off apply utilizing both tabletop printers and OEM print engines, there is simply no better choice than CTM for a variable printing solution built to last!

A major prepared fruit packager required variable date printing on the top label of their top and bottom labeled bowls and trays of assorted melons, pineapples and grapes. Due to the product shape and demanding specifications required of the film label application, direct print and apply for this wipe-on process was dismissed in favor of a loose loop approach, but how to combine ease of access, minimal support structure and yet provide for versatility of labeler movement without secondary adjustments to the label web and a stand-alone printer. The Model 360 Merge style applicator was provided with an attached structure that mounted a standard Sato print engine with a loose loop web path and control that allowed the entire applicator to be mounted on a single u-arm. This provided a number of benefits including easy web path threading, same side access to the 360 labeler and printer, multi-axis labeler position and attitude adjustment within a common unit while retaining the adjustable dispense speed, velocity compensation and superior film label attachment control of the 360 labeler.

The unique design of the 360 labeler easily provides the “integrated loose loop” as an important adjunct to the merge, tamp blow and air blow configurations, and in either right or left hand versions for prime or secondary labeling requirements, the benefits are exceptional

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