Keep your labels accurate and your lines moving.
ALS Identify designs, builds and supports complete pre and post labelling product handling solutions for food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Product Handling Challenges Solved with Automation
- Unstable product flow causes mis‑applied labels and rework
- Mixed pack formats and SKU changes demand frequent adjustments
- Vision and code verification add complexity to legacy lines
- Audits require documented control and traceability
- Labour gaps and rising costs push for automation
We integrate the right handling modules around your labeller and printer to create one reliable labelling system.
Conveyors
Hygienic, robust conveyors built in‑house to suit pack style, space and speed. Options include modular belt, PU belt, roller and slat; side guides; quick‑release; drip trays; lift‑up sections.
Spacing & Gapping Devices
Metering screws, belts and starwheels create consistent pitch even with variable infeed. Tool‑less change parts available.
Orientation & Stabilisation
Aligners, bump‑turns, side‑belt stabilisers, vacuum transfers and top stabilisers for predictable label presentation.
Verification & Vision Systems
OCR/OCV, barcode and 2D code reading, presence/position checks, artwork and date/lot verification, print quality grading. Full audit trail with batch reports.
Reject & Divert
Air‑blast, pusher, drop‑gate and pivot‑arm rejects with positive confirmation and lockable reject bins.
Controls & Integration
PLC/HMI, safety, encoder tracking, recipe management and connectivity to line control, printers and MES.
Post-Labelling Solutions That Protect Quality
Once a label is applied, the focus shifts to quality control and compliance.
Vision Inspection Systems
Using high-speed cameras and software, vision systems check every label for placement, print quality, and barcode readability in real time. This prevents non-compliant products from reaching customers.Automatic Rejection Systems
Non-compliant products are automatically removed from the line without stopping production, protecting uptime and product integrity.End-of-Line Conveyors
Smooth transfer to packing or palletising areas prevents damage and keeps operators working efficiently.
Why ALS Identify
End‑to‑end partner: consult, design, build, FAT/SAT, installation, training and service
Custom, not cobbled: in‑house conveyor fabrication and machine build for exact fit
Validated performance: target Cp/Cpk on label position and code read rates
Compliance ready: hygienic design, risk assessment, CE marking and documentation
Irish‑made with local support: fast response, spare parts and on‑site engineers
Result: fewer stoppages, fewer reprints, fewer rejects and higher OEE around the labeller.
If your labelling is underperforming, it might be time to look upstream and downstream.
In food, beverage and pharmaceutical production, there’s huge pressure to ensure labels are accurate, compliant and applied at speed. But while most teams focus on the label applicator itself, the true bottlenecks often lie just before and after it. Misaligned products, inconsistent spacing, or unreliable rejection can all lead to mislabelled products — or worse, downtime.Download the free Buyer’s Checklist and find out.
Improve accuracy. Reduce waste. Automate with confidence.