摘要 |
<p>Linerless labels (16, 17) are manually dispensed by mounting a roll (13) of the labels for take-off from a stationery shaft (20) supported in a frame (24). A polygonal-cross-section foam core (28) is provided between the shaft and the label roll to provide a brake drag effect to prevent excess label unwind. The non-adhesive face (14) of the labels passes from the roll (13) around a freely rotating guide roller (34) also mounted in the frame and having a non-stick surface which ensures consistent wrap of the labels and on scuffing of the non-adhesive face as the labels are dispensed. The labels pass from the guide roller to a smooth, arcuate tear surface (37) having no force concentrating structure. The tear surface preferably is the exterior surface of the cylinder or tube (40), also mounted to the frame. <IMAGE></p> |