What speed can an automatic labeling machine achieve?

The speed of an automatic labeling machine depends on the type of product and its format. OKJ Concept labeling machines are custom-designed and can reach speeds ranging from approximately 500 to 3,000 products per hour, depending on the configuration.Each machine is sized according to your current production and goals, ensuring reliable, precise, and consistent labeling—even at high speeds.

What types of products can be labeled?

Our labeling machines can be adapted to a wide variety of products and containers. They can label: Bottles (wine, beer, spirits, beverages, etc.)CansJars and potsVials and small bottlesDrumsBoxes and rigid containersSachets and specialized packaging Each labeling machine is designed according to the dimensions, shape, and specific requirements of your products, ensuring precise and professional labeling.

Can a labeling machine accommodate multiple bottle formats?

Our labeling machines can be configured to handle multiple formats on a single machine. For example, the same machine can label 330 ml bottles, 750 ml bottles, or magnums.Format changes are designed to be simple and fast, allowing you to adapt easily to different production runs without the need to invest in multiple machines.

What is the manufacturing lead time for a labeling machine?

The manufacturing lead time depends on the complexity of the project and the time of year. On average, it takes between 3 and 6 months from project approval to machine delivery. This timeframe includes design, manufacturing, testing, and preparation for installation, ensuring a reliable machine that is ready for operation.

How are delivery and installation handled?

We deliver and install our labeling machines directly at your production site, across France and neighboring countries. We also provide comprehensive on-site training to ensure your team can operate the machine quickly and independently. International delivery is available as well. In such cases, we support commissioning and training remotely—via video conferencing if needed—to guarantee an optimal start-up.

WHICH AUTOMATIC LABELLING MACHINE FOR A BREWERY?

Jun 18
2 min read

Updated: Jul 29

The choice of an automatic labelling machine for a brewery primarily depends on production speed, the type of labels to be applied (front label, back label, neck label), and the shape of the bottles. In brewing environments, the constraints are simple but demanding: ensuring a clean, consistent, and stable application, regardless of format or production variations.

A good labelling machine must integrate easily into the existing production line and keep pace with production flow without causing slowdowns or positioning errors.

Specific constraints in a brewery

The brewing environment combines several technical constraints.

Bottles may come in a variety of shapes depending on product ranges, editions, or suppliers. Labels may also vary: front labels, back labels, neck labels, or combinations of multiple elements.

On top of that, production conditions can sometimes be humid, along with varying production speeds depending on output volumes.

The main challenge remains application consistency, as the label directly contributes to the perceived quality of the finished product.

Types of labels to consider

A brewery may need to apply different elements on the same bottle.

Typically, you will find:

The main label (front label)
The back label (product information)
The neck label or neck collar
Specific labels depending on product ranges

Each configuration requires a machine capable of handling these combinations without loss of precision or excessive complexity during changeovers.

Production speed and productivity

Production speed is a key factor when selecting a labelling machine.

Some breweries operate on small batches with frequent product variations, while others must handle continuous high-volume production.

The equipment must therefore be sized to match the actual production rate, without unnecessary oversizing or production bottlenecks.

The goal is to ensure a continuous production line without interruptions caused by labelling.

Bottle shape and diversity

Bottles used in breweries are not always standardised.

Depending on product references, you may find different formats, varying heights, or specific shapes.

These variations directly impact labelling accuracy.

A labelling machine must therefore be able to adapt to these differences while maintaining consistent positioning.

A range of solutions tailored to every need

At OKJ Concept, we offer a wide range of industrial labelling machines designed to meet the real constraints of breweries.

Every project is different: bottle type, production speed, number of labels to apply, and integration into an existing production line.

The objective is to provide a solution tailored to each configuration, rather than a standardised machine that imposes compromises.

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Integration into the production line

A labelling machine must operate in coordination with the rest of the production line.

It is typically installed after filling and capping and must follow the production flow without creating any disruption.

Proper integration helps maintain overall line speed and prevents bottlenecks or misalignment within the process.

Conclusion

The choice of a labelling machine for a brewery is based on a few key criteria: label types, production speed, and bottle diversity. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but rather equipment that must be precisely adapted to each specific need.

Need a solution tailored to your brewery?

Every labelling project is different. At OKJ Concept, we support you in defining the most suitable solution for your production line, output rates, and technical constraints.

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