LINERLESS LABEL DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

This apparatus and method for applying a linerless label to an end user product includes a device with a printer for printing on a face surface of a linerless label, and a release coat applicator for applying a release coat to the face surface of the label; another device including an unwinder unit (103) to unwind a roll of printed linerless label; a belt (108); a glue applicator (102) for applying glue to the belt; a nip roller (106) for contacting and applying pressure to the face surface of the linerless label such that the glue on the belt transfers to the back surface of the linerless label; at least one slitting knife 105) positioned downstream the belt and a rewinder unit (104) positioned downstream the slitting knife; and a third device which die cuts and applies the linerless label to an end user object.

主权项

1. A system for preparing a linerless label for use in a linerless label applicator, comprising:
a first device with a printer for printing on a face surface of a linerless label, a linerless label having a face surface and a back surface, and a release coat applicator for applying a release coat to the face surface of the label; and a second device comprising an unwinder unit to unwind a roll of printed linerless label; a belt to assist application of glue to the linerless label; a glue applicator positioned near the belt, wherein the glue applicator applies glue to the belt; a nip roller positioned above the face surface of the linerless label so that when it contacts and applies pressure to the linerless label the glue on the belt transfers from the belt to the back surface of the linerless label; at least one slitting knife to pre-cut the linerless label, positioned above the face surface of the linerless label and in between the belt and a rewinder unit; and a rewinder unit to rewind the linerless label after it has been glued and pre-cut.