Labelling device and label

摘要

A method of applying a first substantially planar member (2) having a central aperture of a first diameter to a second substantially planar member (1) having a central aperture of a second diameter, for example to apply a label to a compact disc, comprises the steps of positioning the first member (2) on an upper surface of a circumferential flange (7) so that the central aperture of the first member is aligned with an aperture defined in the flange by placing the central aperture of the first member about a first rod (4) having a first end, a second end and a third diameter slightly less than the first diameter. The first rod is located in a first position so as to extend through the aperture in the flange. A second rod (3) having a fourth diameter slightly less than the second diameter is inserted through the central aperture of the second member (1) to position the second member. The first and second members are applied together by pressing the positioned second member against the positioned first member and displacing the second rod extending from the first end of the first rod against a return force provided by spring means. The displacement is relative to the upper surface and from the first position to a second position in which the first end is located either entirely below or level with the upper surface.