Today’s weigh-label systems generate better looking labels and work faster. Systems are more flexible, too. Precise weighing accuracy (to 0.02 pound) eliminates over- and underweight packs, ensuring compliance with weights and measures requirements while eliminating giveaway that erodes revenue. Many models can operate in standalone mode or be integrated with wrappers, traysealers, thermoform-fill-seal equipment and other machines and systems.
Although some units are dedicated to one label position, many systems can apply top, bottom or C labels, although some changeover or an optional module may be required. Traditional pressure-sensitive labels continue to dominate, but there have been some conversions to linerless pressure-sensitive structures, which improve sustainability by eliminating liner waste. At least one weigh-label system applies film or paper bands to carry brand and product information.