High Speed Labeller for Premier Jams

Premier Foods, Chivers Hartley Division of Cambridge have specified a Kosme machine for the high speed labelling of their quality jams and preserves. The versatile machine is one of the Kosme Merkur modular range which has initially been set up for wet glue label application. It has replaced a competitors labelling machine which was unable to maintain the production standards set by the company.

The requirement was for the application of body and back patch labels, with an optional lollipop label where the tag is secured beneath the body label to provide a ‘tamper evident’ facility. The main brand bespoke designed glass container comprises circular rims top and bottom, encompassing a non-symmetrical oval body shape. Mechanical orientation of the glass container is necessary for accurate label placement and has been accommodated via base notch orientation, with a throughput speed of 500cpm being achieved.

High accuracy covering label positioning can be maintained, with respect to location and squareness / skew etc., conducive to the level of precision work required with high quality goods. The machine can also be easily adapted to accommodate many labelling formats on a wide range of food containers, covering different materials, sizes and shapes, to complement the impressive range of packaging work undertaken by Premier Foods for their branded products which includes ‘retailer own label’ goods sold through major supermarkets.