SA3100 Three Panel Pallet Label Applicator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reliable, Repeatable Labeling

The SA3100 Three Panel Pallet Label Applicator is designed to print and apply labels to the front and/or side and/or back of a pallet load. The machine is controlled by a PLC, which can communicate with the conveyor, stretch wrapper, and palletizer to ensure proper product handling during the labeling sequence. Full diagnostic reports and communication tracking are available, making troubleshooting easy.

Rotating Application Arm

A SMC rotary actuator and a second slide-cylinder allow the platen pad to rotate 90° in either direction to apply the front and rear labels. Side labels are applied to the pallet load by a variable stroke slide-cylinder tamp assembly. The spring loaded tamp-pad adapts to the pallet load surface. Barcode labels are printed with a Zebra® PAX print engine.

Built to Last

The heavy-duty stand, the UL listed NEMA 12 industrial controls enclosure, and the other high quality commercial parts help ensure that the SA3100 will handle the rigors of 24/7 pallet load labeling.

Flexible Applicator Head

The label applicator head has three distinct ranges of motion: linear travel away from the applicator, rotation of the platen pad in either direction, and linear travel of the platen pad towards the front or rear of the load. The spring loaded tamp pad adapts to the load surface.

Technical Specifications

Size (L × W × H): 54.0” x 28.8” x 73.0” (1.4 m x 0.7 m x 1.9 m)
Electrical: 110 VAC, 60 Hz, Single phase, 10 A
Pneumatics: 3 SCFM (85 Lpm) Clean Dry Air (550 kPa)
Standard Printer: Zebra® PAX Print Engine
Print Resolution: 203/300 dpi (8/12 dots/mm)
Print Speed: 12” (305 mm) per second maximum
Print Width: 4.1” (104 mm) maximum
Print Length: 10.0” (254 mm) maximum
Label Specifications: 12” (305 mm) O.D. on 3” (76 mm) I.D. cores
Die-cut labels with 1/8” (3 mm) space

OPTIONS

6.6” maximum print width
Optional custom labeling height or “Auto Height” (SA3110)
Customer-specified control system (Allen-Bradley PLC/SLC/CLX, Flex I/O, Modicon, more)
Mounted barcode scanners for label verification
Preprinted label dispenser (SA2201)
Sato, Datamax, Intermec or other print engine
Customer-specified interface to printer (AS400, Oracle, SAP, more)
4-Panel labeling with additional SA3100 labeler or with turntable
RFID printer upgrade for “Smart Label” or EPC™ compliance (SA3100-RF, SA3101-RF)
Turnkey installation

STANDARD FEATURES

Rotating Applicator Arm

Applies labels to the front and/or side and/or back of pallet loads
Durable design for low maintenance
Spring-Loaded Tamp Pad

Adjusts to variations on the pallet load surface
Labeling Head Enclosure

Protects labeler from damage
PLC Machine Control

Control program can be customized for the application
Communicates with other finished product handling equipment
Allows for full diagnostics feedback
KLASS Labeling Software on Touch Screen PC

Provides template and database flexibility at the labeler
Prepares fault and ZPL code reports
Zebra® Table Top Printer

High quality thermal transfer printing that is easy to maintain or replace
High Grade Pneumatics

Soft-start reduces pneumatic impact during startup
Minimizes air usage by the vacuum pad/air assist system
Heavy-Duty Stand w/ Jack

Provides stable base for the machine
Allows manual height adjustment
Industrial Safety Components

LEXAN® safety guard around pinch points
NEMA 12 controls enclosure
Lockable electrical disconnect and air dump valve
Status Light Stack

Provides a quick visual monitor for the operator
Media Status Indicators

Low-level ribbon and media fault detection minimizes downtime

Resources

SA3100 Product Brochure (PDF) »
SA3100 Drawing (PDF) »
SA3100 Video »