Go Linerless with ALstep Label Application

The latest linerless labelling application from Italian manufacturer ALTECH involves the simple application (i.e. without printing) of a label made up of continuous adhesive material without silicon backing. The solution offers the well-known advantages of  lower cost per label, no liner waste (no recycling), and an increased range of over twice as many labels as a reel of self-adhesive material with the same diameter.

The newly-designed unit, the ALstep LL, was specially engineered for both decorative and functional linerless labels. The unit utilizes either neutral or continuous printing material with programmed cutting so that it is possible to easily modify the label length, as well as treat pre-printed material and accurately cut it along a colour mark.

The ALstep LL can be used in applications ranging from open/close labels, to tamper-evident protections and promotional labelling. It is already set up for the short-term development of complete systems for wrap-around labelling of cylindrical products, up to shrink-sleeve from the reel. The unit is suited to material widths of up to 100 mm, at a cruising rate which can reach 100 labels/min. It is equipped with a guillotine cutter with a revolving application group for trouble-free cleaning and maintenance and is easy to set thanks to the control box featuring a user-friendly display.