Star Wheel Labeling

Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine For Stable Round Bottle Handling

Automatic star wheel labeling solution for round bottles requiring stable transfer, accurate positioning and higher-speed label application.

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Machine Overview

What Is This Machine Used For?

Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine

Star Wheel Labeling

Stable round bottle transfer for accurate labeling

Star wheel round bottle labeling machine uses a star wheel to hold and transfer bottles, improving positioning stability and label placement consistency for suitable round bottle applications.

Star Wheel TransferRound BottlesStable PositioningHigher Speed

Round Bottle And Label Compatibility

Stable Round Bottle And Self-adhesive Label Examples

These examples show cylindrical bottles that can be held in size-matched star-wheel pockets for stable, repeatable label positioning.

Small cosmetic, toner, amber, daily chemical and reagent round bottles with blank self-adhesive labels for star-wheel labeling — Actual bottle diameter, height, label material, label size, application height and required speed determine the star-wheel pockets, guides and labeling-head settings.

Small Cosmetic BottlePrecisely positioned label

Round Toner BottleTall self-adhesive label

Small Amber BottleCompact wrap label

Daily Chemical BottleRound bottle panel label

Reagent BottleNarrow self-adhesive label

Bottle And Label Compatibility

Suitable And Not Recommended Bottles

Suitable Bottles

Round bottles
Small round bottles
Cosmetic bottles
Pharmaceutical-like bottles after requirement confirmation
Products requiring accurate positioning
Higher-speed round bottle lines

Not Recommended For

Flat bottles
Very unstable bottle shapes
Large bottles beyond star wheel size
Simple low-budget manual labeling replacement
Shrink sleeve labels

Verified Machine Parameters

Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine Specifications

Published parameters are based on the supplied engineering record. Final star-wheel pockets and label settings are confirmed against the actual bottle and label.

Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine

Star Wheel Positioning

Bottle Diameter28-130 mm

Bottle Height50-300 mm

Speed40-100 bottles/min

Accuracy+/- 1 mm

Labeling Range

Suitable ContainersRound plastic, glass or metal bottles

Label Length15-300 mm, customizable

Label Width20-150 mm, customizable

Labeling MethodFull-wrap, half-wrap or positioning labeling

Star Wheel And Label Roll

Star Wheel Stations8-12, depending on configuration

Label MaterialSelf-adhesive paper, PVC or PET

Roll Core Inner Diameter76 mm (3 in)

Maximum Roll Outer Diameter300-380 mm

Utilities

Power SupplyAC 220 V, 50 Hz or AC 380 V, 50 Hz

Machine Power1.5-2.5 kW

Air Pressure0.6-0.8 MPa

Machine Size

DimensionsApprox. 2000 x 1300 x 1700 mm

WeightApprox. 350 kg

CustomizationStar wheel and bottle range can be customized

Configuration Logic

What Should Be Confirmed Before Selection?

Same Core Structure

Star wheel bottle transfer
Bottle positioning control
Label peeling and pressing
PLC + HMI operation
Line integration capability

Need To Confirm

Bottle diameter and height
Star wheel pocket size
Label position requirement
Required speed
Bottle material and stability

Bottle And Label Matching

Recommended Bottle Types And Label Connection

Recommended Bottle Types

Round bottles
Small cylindrical bottles
Cosmetic bottles
Essential oil bottles
Pharmaceutical-like bottles after requirement confirmation
High-positioning label products

Bottle / Label Matching Notes

Bottle Or Label Type	Recommended Labeling Structure
Round bottles	Wrap-around or positioning labeling
Flat bottles	Single side or double side labeling
Square bottles	Front/back labeling with guides
Bottom label	Bottom conveyor and label applicator
Shrink sleeve	Sleeve labeling and shrink tunnel

Working Process

How The Star Wheel Labeling Machine Works

Step 01Bottle feeding

Step 02Star wheel transfer

Step 03Bottle positioning

Step 04Label peeling

Step 05Label application

Step 06Label pressing

Step 07Bottle output

Step 08Line connection

The labeling machine can work as a standalone labeling unit, or connect with filling, capping, coding and collecting systems to build a complete packaging line.

Labeling Method Value

Why Choose Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling?

Main Advantages

Stable bottle transfer
Accurate bottle positioning
Good for higher-speed round bottle lines
Improves label consistency

Production Benefits

Better control than simple conveyor labeling for some bottles
Can be customized by bottle diameter
Useful for small round bottle production
Can connect with automatic filling and capping

Method Comparison

Comparison With Other Labeling Methods

Labeling Method	Best For	Selection Note
Round Bottle Labeling	Round bottles and wrap-around labels	Best for cylindrical bottles
Flat Bottle Labeling	Flat bottles and front/back labels	Best for flat or square containers
Double Side Labeling	Front and back labels on flat or square bottles	Best when two label faces must be applied in one process
Bottom Labeling	Bottom surface label placement	Best for product identification labels
Sleeve Labeling	Shrink sleeve and full-body packaging	Best for full wrap visual packaging
Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling	Higher-speed round bottle handling	Best for stable bottle transfer and positioning

Real Machine Video

Real Machine Videos

Machine Test Video

Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine Running Test Video

Watch a real Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine test with bottle feeding and label application process.

After the initial engineering review

What You Receive Before Final Configuration

Start with photos, dimensions, product behavior, filling volume and target output for your Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine For Stable Round Bottle Handling. Physical containers, closures, labels or product are requested later only when tooling or factory testing requires them.

Send Project Details View Information Checklist

Recommended configurationMachine type, head or station quantity and required options.
Preliminary layoutMachine sequence, interfaces, footprint and utility assumptions.
Written quotationConfirmed scope, available options, exclusions and commercial terms.
Test requirement listWhich physical items must be sent later for tooling and FAT, only when required.

Engineering Definitions

How The Final Star-Wheel Labeling Specification Is Confirmed

The website explains the selection logic without inventing missing values. Final parameters are released only after the bottle, label, target output and line conditions are reviewed.

Container range

Bottle diameter, height, stability and orientation are checked with actual formats before the guide system is released.

Label range

Label size, roll direction, gap, backing paper and required position are confirmed from drawings or a physical roll.

Speed basis

A sustained bottles-per-minute target depends on container handling, label length, sensor response and line conditions.

Position result

Position tolerance, appearance, missing-label response and inspection method are agreed for the project FAT.

Final handover package

After configuration confirmation, the handover package supports installation, operation, maintenance and acceptance without publishing unconfirmed project values.

Approved general arrangement or layout
English operation manual
Electrical diagram
Pneumatic diagram where applicable
PLC program backup
Agreed FAT criteria and record
Operation training
Recommended spare-parts list

1 yearWarranty

Within 2 hoursOnline response

Remote + onsiteCommissioning options

Within 7 daysCommon spares dispatch

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FAQ

Common Questions Before Buying

Why use star wheel labeling?

It improves bottle positioning stability for suitable round bottle applications.

Can it handle all bottle sizes?

No. Star wheel size should be customized by bottle diameter and height.

Is it suitable for flat bottles?

No. Flat bottles should use flat bottle labeling systems.

Can it connect with a complete line?

Yes. It can connect with filling, capping and collecting systems.

What information is needed for the initial review?

Send container dimensions and photos, label specifications, label position and target speed for the initial review. Physical items are requested later for final star-wheel tooling validation.

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