Labeling head IXOR
Smallest servo-driven labeling head in its performance class
Smallest servo-driven labeling head in its performance class
A future-proof investment
In the matter of mechanics, the IXOR can be ideally integrated in fully automatic labeling machines with the help of a modular construction kit. It can also be assembled to the conveyor belt of a production line by means of accessorial stands. Pre-printed labels are applied on products or packaging fast and precisely.
The device has the control unit integrated, a separate control cabinet is not required. The base unit can be selected from four structural widths in right-hand and left-hand designs. Unwinders pick up label rolls with 410 mm maximum outside diameter.
Zero downtime is possible through a redundant system.
The labeling head is a key component for smart production. The LAN and WLAN interfaces enable the device to be connected to the superior control units of machines.
MQTT ensures cross-platform and future-proof communication, while Modbus, OPC UA and Ethernet/IP are available on demand. Protocols are kept simple and lean, machine and plant data can be submitted event-driven. If data values change, updates are possible in real time.
Remote IXOR operation with a smartphone, a tablet or a PC is possible at any time. The intuitive web interface allows backup, restore and updates.
Examples of construction
Construction L – left-hand
Assembly V – vertical
Pictured:
1.1 Labeling head 124 L
2.1 Unwinder D310 V 124 L
Outside diameter D: 310 mm
Construction R – right-hand
Assembly V – vertical
Pictured:
1.1 Labeling head 124 R
2.2 Unwinder D410 V 124 R
Outside diameter D: 410 mm
Construction R – right-hand
Assembly V – vertical
Pictured:
1.1 Labeling head 124 R
2.1 Unwinder D410 V 124 R motor-driven
Outside diameter D: 410 mm
Construction L – left-hand
Assembly H – horizontal
Pictured:
1.2 Labeling head 186 L
2.2 Unwinder D410H 186 L
Outside diameter D: 410 mm
Details – standard labeling head
The subsequent illustration shows a very common IXOR version. This configuration is characterized by an economic and compact construction.
The unwinder and the rewinder are mounted directly on the base unit and operate without a separate drive. In contrast, the illustration below shows an IXOR with a motor-driven unwinder and a motor-driven rewinder, enabling to process large label rolls.
1) Rewinder
When the labels have been peeled off, the liner tape is rewound. The swing lever and an integrated coupling enable the liner tape to be constantly tensed after passing the drive roller.
2) Unwinder
Picking up label rolls with 310 mm (optionally 410 mm) maximum outside diameter. The swing lever and an integrated brake mechanism enable constant tension of the label web.
3) (Label roll) core retainer
By turning the handle, the core of the label roll is tightened and released again.
4) Base unit
Made of cast aluminium. Basis to assemble all the units. The chassis possesses protection class IP66, NEMA 250 type 12. Further included is the drive unit consisting of a highly dynamic and high-torque servo motor.
5) Operation panel
Coloured 3.5“ LCD touch display. In case of overhead assembly, the display can be rotated by 180°.
6) Pick-up points
On bars with 30 mm diameter. By moving the system, the position of the label on the product can be adjusted transverse to its transport direction.
Details – labeling head with motor-driven winders
7) Motor-driven unwinder
Picking up label rolls with 410 mm (optionally 510 mm) maximum outside diameter. An integrated, brushless torque motor rotates the label roll and unwinds the label web according to the swing lever position.
8) Fixing bar
To pick up all the units: base unit and motor-driven winders.
9) Deflection rollers
To guide the label web from the motor-driven unwinder to the base unit. Diameter 38 mm as pictured above.
10) Motor-driven rewinder
When the labels have been peeled off, the liner tape is rewound. The swing lever and an integrated, brushless torque motor enable the liner tape to be constantly tensed after passing the drive roller.
11) Pick-up points
See position 6.
12) Peel-off plate
To be application-specifically configured with the help of a comprehensive construction kit.
| Structural width | |||||
| Labeling head | 124 mm | 186 mm | 248 mm | 310 mm | |
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| Performance | |||||
| Web speed up to m/min Web speed up to ipm |
25, 50, 100, 200 – depending from device model 1,000, 2,000, 4,000, 8,000 – depending from device model |
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| Material | |||||
| Labels on roll | Paper, plastics PET, PE, PP, PVC | ||||
| Thickness mm | 0.055 – 1 | ||||
| Weight g/m2 | 60 – 700 | ||||
| Width Labels1) up to mm | 120 | 182 | 244 | 306 | |
| Width Liner tape up to mm | 124 | 186 | 248 | 310 | |
| Label length mm | 5 – 6,000 | ||||
| Media roll Outside diameter | 310/410 mm (12″/16″) | 410 mm (16″) | |||
| Media roll Core diameter | 76 mm (3″) | ||||
| Media roll Winding | outside or inside | ||||
| Weight up to kg | 15 | ||||
| Labeling head sizes and weights | |||||
| Height x Width with media roll 310 mm min. mm | 600 x 600 | – | |||
| Height x Width with media roll 410 mm min. mm | 700 x 680 | 825 x 925 | |||
| Depth mm | 266 | 328 | 390 | 452 | |
| Weight min. kg | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 32 | |
| Device data | |||||
| Drive | AC servo motor | ||||
| Operation panel | QVGA-resoluted LCD colour display | ||||
| Master encoder (option) | 24 V HTL, track A + B | ||||
| Orientation of assembly | vertical / horizontal | ||||
| Label sensor | |||||
| Method | Transmitted light, inductive, capacitive2), ultrasonic2) | ||||
| Function | Detection of label margins and end of materials | ||||
| Interfaces | |||||
| Digital I/O interface | 17 pin, 24 V PNP to communicate signals with a superior control unit (galvanically isolated) | ||||
| Analog | Inputs (0-10 V / 0-24 V) for speed, START, STOP parameters in conjunction with PLC supplied by the customer or potentiometer (galvanically isolated) | ||||
| LAN | MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP2), OPC UA2) | ||||
| WLAN | WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, 150 MBit/s, 2.4 GHz | ||||
| Periphery (APPLY) | 12 pin, to connect USB warning light and applicator (24 V PNP, galvanically isolated) | ||||
| End of web sensor | 5 pin, 24 V PNP or end of web sensor by cab | ||||
| Start and stop sensor | 5 pin each, 24 V PNP (galvanically isolated) | ||||
| Synchronized product speed | 5 pin, 24 V PNP external synchronization signal or by master encoder (galvanically isolated), master encoder is an option | ||||
| Serial (option) | RS232/RS485 | ||||
| Operating data | |||||
| Mains I Protection class | primarily TN and TT grids I Protection class I | ||||
| Power supply I Power consumption | 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz I 100 V – 240 VAC / up to 4 A | ||||
| External fusing | 120 V: at least 6 A slow, up to 20 A / 230 V: at least 3 A slow, up to 16 A | ||||
| Leakage current | EN 60950: 260 V / 60 Hz: 2.6 mA | ||||
| Type of protection | IEC 60529: IP 66, UL 50 type 12, NEMA 250 type 12 | ||||
| Temperature / humidity Operation | 0 – 40 °C / 10 – 85 % not condensing | ||||
| Temperature / humidity Stock | 0 – 60 °C / 20 – 80 % not condensing | ||||
| Temperature / humidityTransport | –25 – 60 °C / 20 – 80 % not condensing | ||||
| Approvals | CE, FCC, IC, ICES-3, CB, cULus | ||||
| Operation panel | |||||
| LED buttons | ON, FEED | ||||
| LCD graphics display Width x Height mm | 54 x 70 | ||||
| Settings | Language settings, device settings, interfaces, memory for 100 product formats | ||||
| On display | Operational and warning messages | ||||
| Monitoring / test routines | |||||
| Label web | Pre-warning to end of label web, end of label web, label web broken | ||||
| Drive | Torque, temperature, power supplies, currents | ||||
| Electrical outputs | Overload protection, short circuit, reverse polarity | ||||
| System | Diagnostics when device is switched on, I/O test menu integrated | ||||
- The label size is further defined by the type of applicator. Limitations may apply to small labels, thin materials or strong adhesive. Such applications need to be tested on request.
| Structural width | |||||
| Winder motor-driven | 124 mm | 186 mm | 248 mm | 310 mm | |
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| Performance | |||||
| Web speed up to m/min Web speed up to ipm |
125 5,000 |
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| Material | |||||
| Labels on roll | Paper, plastics PET, PE, PP, PVC | ||||
| Thickness mm | 0.055 – 1 | ||||
| Weight g/m2 | 60 – 700 | ||||
| Width Labels up to mm | 120 | 182 | 244 | 306 | |
| Width Liner tape up to mm | 124 | 186 | 248 | 310 | |
| Label length mm | 5 – 6,000 | ||||
| Media roll Outside diameter | 410 / 510 mm (16″ / 20″) | ||||
| Media roll Core diameter | 76 mm (3″) | ||||
| Media roll Winding | outside or inside | ||||
| Weight Unwinder up to kg | 30 | ||||
| Weight Rewinder up to kg | 15 | ||||
| Winder sizes and weights | |||||
| Height x Width with media roll 410 mm min. mm | 430 x 490 | ||||
| Height x Width with media roll 510 mm min. mm | 530 x 590 | ||||
| Depth mm | 266 | 328 | 390 | 452 | |
| Weight min. kg | 7 | ||||
| Device data | |||||
| Drive | brushless torque motor | ||||
| Orientation of assembly | vertical / horizontal | ||||
| Interface | |||||
| Digital I/O interface (option) | 12 pin, 24 V PNP to communicate signals with a superior control unit (galvanically isolated) | ||||
| Operating data | |||||
| Mains I Protection class | primarily TN and TT grids I Protection class I | ||||
| Power supply I Power consumption | 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz I 100 V – 240 V~ / up to 2 A | ||||
| External fusing | 100 V: at least 3 A slow, up to 20 A / 230 V: at least 1.5 A slow, up to 16 A | ||||
| Leakage current | EN 60950: 260 V / 60 Hz: 0.28 A | ||||
| Type of protection | IEC 60529: IP 66, UL 50 type 12, NEMA 250 type 12 | ||||
| Temperature / humidity Operation | 0 – 40 °C / 10 – 85 % not condensing | ||||
| Temperature / humidity Stock | 0 – 60 °C / 20 – 80 % not condensing | ||||
| Temperature / humidity Transport | –25 – 60 °C / 20 – 80 % not condensing | ||||
| Approvals | CE, ICES 3, CB, c UL us, FCC Class A, IC | ||||
| Monitoring / test routines | |||||
| Label web | Pre-warning to end of label web, end of label web, label web broken | ||||
| Drive | Torque, temperature, power supplies, currents | ||||
| Electrical outputs | Overload protection, short circuit, reverse polarity | ||||
| System | Diagnostics when device is switched on | ||||