SUCTION HEAD FOR HANDLING LABELS

摘要

A programmable platen for use in a label applying system wherein the labels are transferred to the platen and retained thereby under negative pressure and subsequently driven from the platen by application of positive pressure. The platen comprises a number of pin like valves of differing type which are inserted into the platen in accordance with a desired configuration or program so as to provide the appropriate suction and blowing characteristics for the platen in differing applications for applying labels or the like.