B+B AUTOMATIONS- UND STEUERUNGSTECHNIK GMBH

With the VFP labeller, pasta packages or other flat products can be labelled on the bottom or top. In various industries such as food or cosmetics, and especially pharmaceuticals and medical technology, accurate product labelling is important. Food packaging or folding boxes are often labelled on the top and bottom. Like all systems, this labeller from b+b is modularly expandable. Processing of different product sizes and formats is possible without tools by simply changing over from format to format. Your advantages here are short set-up times and easy handling. The fully automatic VFP labelling system enables you to label your products precisely - regardless of whether the label is to be applied to the top, the bottom or both sides.

The RML labeling machine is suitable for wrap-around labeling of non-rigid cylindrical products - ampoule, cartridge, syringe labeling. The products are transported to the labeling station, which fixes the label on the circumference, by means of an intermittent roller conveyor. The labeling system is suitable for products such as ampoules, cartridges, lipsticks, syringes and vials and is therefore suitable for the pharmaceutical, medical technology, cosmetics and food industries, where reliable labeling and control processes are extremely important. Deviations and errors here can lead to life-threatening situations. From manual loading and unloading to fully automatic loading and subsequent collection of the products, this model is modularly expandable. Particularly narrow products such as ampoules or cartridges can also be processed using format sets (RML-FS).

The TNC-DS series is used to label cylindrical products on the circumference. For this purpose, the product is manually placed in the product turning station. The labelling process is triggered by actuating the foot switch or the optionally available 2-hand control. The product is rotated, and the label is applied precisely to the circumference of the label. As standard, the model is available with different roll widths (100 to 300 mm) and different label applicators (60 to 250 mm wide) or print- and apply systems. Optionally, the labels can be aligned using a welding seam or other product features. If front and back labels are on one label roll, the system can also place several labels on the circumference. The distance between the labels can be adjusted in the PLC. Depending on the operator, the output of this model is between 10 and 15 products/min.

To serialize vials and other cylindrical products, we rely on the proven quality and reliability of our labelers. In order to achieve the best possible grading of the serialisation barcodes, we integrate thermal transfer printer or marking laser units directly on the label applicator. The vision system immediately inspects the print data after the printing process. If the inspection shows a negative result, we optionally offer a label reject station which automatically removes the label from the process and therefore does not waste a „good product“. Both the vision system and the print engine are fully integrated in the touch panel HMI. Shift registers in the label applicator as well as in the complete system enable product and label tracking through the complete system.

The PDL model series for labeling Petri dishes from our special machine construction provides filled and sealed Petri dishes with a serialized DMC label in the minimum tolerance range at an output of 130 products/min. The system combines mechanical engineering, label material and thermal transfer printer. The Petri dishes from the previous filling/capping line are fed to the labeling system. By means of a clock star, the system transports the products through the various stations, such as labeling, the press-on unit and DMC inspection, where the grading (quality control) of the data matrix code takes place at the same time. In case of insufficient quality of the barcode, the product is ejected. By using our label dispenser RAPID SM we guarantee an accuracy of +-0.2 mm at a labeling speed of 60 m/min while maintaining the product quality. The signals are switched directly into the stepper motor card developed by us.

The STS-B was developed for the simple aggregation of pharmaceutical packs into a bundle. For this purpose, the barcodes of serialized products are captured from below by the vision system through a scratch-resistant glass plate. The distance between camera and barcode therefore always remains the same. The maximum working surface is 420 mm (W) x 300 mm (D). The detected serial numbers are marked in green so that they are easy for the operators to understand. Depending on the configuration, the system can compare the recorded serial numbers with the default values of the L3 installation. Particular attention was paid to user guidance (workflow) in order to achieve maximum process reliability. In order to completely fill the carton layer(s) or spaces, barcodes that cannot be placed with the barcode facing upwards due to their orientation can be manually added in each layer by the integrated handheld scanner to complete the respective layer or carton.

This workstation enables the manual serialisation of drug packages and their aggregation into shipping cases. For this purpose, each individual box is first printed with order-related serialisation data by a thermal inkjet printing system as it passes by and then manually placed in a shipping carton. As soon as it is filled, the downstream thermal transfer label printer creates an individual serialisation label. The correct print data and print quality are permanently monitored by a vision system. The operator places the medicine products to be serialized on a reference edge at the infeed. As soon as the thermal inkjet printer has printed the serialisation data, the integrated vision system checks that the data is correct. If an error is detected (e.g. insufficient grading), the product stops at a certain position marked by red LEDs. The removal of the rejected product must be confirmed by pressing a button on the HMI.

The products are manually placed on the conveyor belt, printed from above and collected at the end of the system. The portable system is equipped with a Wolke m610 Touch thermal inkjet system. An upgrade to a manual serialisation system with b+b Linemanager and Full Vision System is optionally available. The conveyor belt is driven by a powerful stepper motor with constant speed. The conveyor belts are provided with crossbars at regular intervals to achieve constant product guidance and thus a consistent print result. The distance between the two toothed belt conveyors can be easily adjusted in order to process different product widths. For processing slightly slanted products, the positions of the crossbars can also be adjusted to each other.

The requirements for product labelling are increasing and becoming more and more diverse. Track and Trace, product tracing, quality assurance, GS1 regulations require secure and reliable application of variable data. This applies to almost all industries, whether logistics, pharmaceuticals, food industry or chemicals such as agrochemicals. ​When printing variable data such as graphics or Data Matrix, barcodes, QR codes and comparable code types, uncompromising quality must be implemented. ​The EDS 420i and EDS 620i printing and dispensing systems are designed for industrial use and enable you to label your products and their packaging precisely, reliably and quickly using different applicators and label transfer modules. The modular design of the systems was the main focus in the development of the printing and dispensing systems

The label dispensers of the Rapid Easy model series are ideally suited for use in industrial environments due to their robust mechanical construction. The systems apply pre-printed labels quickly and accurately to products or their packaging. The label dispensers are suitable for many labelling requirements. Thanks to its compact design, the Rapid Easy is particularly space-saving and can be easily integrated into any production line. The modular design of the systems was the focus during the development of the label dispenser. Almost every label requirement can be realised due to the modular system. The systems are available with 100 mm and 160 mm and each as (right) RH and (left) LH version.