PROTOS offers a fully servo‑driven linear labeling system that eliminates the need for lubrication, gears, and chain drives, delivering higher efficiency and less downtime. Its closed, non‑recirculating adhesive extrusion applies glue precisely to each label, ensuring consistent weight and performance at speeds up to 700 cpm, as validated by major PET bottle producers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
High-speed PET bottle and other container packaging lines suffer from frequent downtime, inconsistent glue application, and the need for regular lubrication and manual adjustments on traditional labeling machines, leading to reduced throughput and higher operational costs.
Solution
PROTOS is a fully servo‑driven, roll‑fed linear labeler that eliminates chains, gears, and lubrication requirements by using individual servo motors for each labeling function. Its closed, non‑recirculating adhesive extrusion applies glue only where needed, delivering precise, repeatable glue weights. The system supports wrap‑around labeling at speeds up to 700 cpm with minimal manual adjustments, reducing changeover time and waste. Integrated servo control ensures consistent label placement and high labeling efficiency across a range of container shapes and sizes. The result is higher line uptime, lower maintenance costs, and reliable, high‑quality labeling for fast‑moving beverage, chemical, co‑packer, and packaging manufacturer operations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are high‑speed beverage producers, chemical manufacturers, co‑packers, and packaging equipment manufacturers that require reliable, high‑throughput labeling of bottles and cans.
Features
- 100% servo‑driven architecture removes chains, gears, and lubrication, minimizing mechanical wear and maintenance
- Closed, non‑recirculating glue extrusion delivers precise glue placement and consistent glue weights
- Wrap‑around labeling capability with speeds up to 700 cpm for PET bottles, cans, and other containers
- Rapid changeover design enables quick switching between label types and product runs
- High accuracy label placement reduces misalignment, wrinkles, and waste across diverse label materials
- Scalable control system supports customization for specific industry requirements (beverage, chemical, co‑packer, packaging)