Where case labelling fits
- At the end of a packing line before palletising.
- Before dispatch where the carton receives a carrier or destination label.
- After weighing, scanning or order picking where variable data must be printed live.
Case and carton print and apply labelling
Case and carton labelling is one of the most common print and apply applications because outer packs often need live barcode, batch, destination or product information.
Applications
What this page helps you decide
Case and carton labelling is one of the most common print and apply applications because outer packs often need live barcode, batch, destination or product information.
- Clarify the label, barcode and data requirement before machine selection.
- Choose the right applicator style for the pack movement and apply face.
- Prepare better information for quotation, integration and installation.
Specification points
These are the areas that usually decide whether a print and apply labeller runs smoothly on the line.
Common label content
- Product description, SKU, batch, expiry, order number, customer code or destination.
- GS1-128, Code 128, QR and other barcode formats depending on customer requirements.
- Traceability information for quality, recall and warehouse handling.
Practical specification points
- Check carton face flatness, label adhesion, box orientation and available conveyor gap.
- Decide whether the label is applied to the top, side, front or around a corner.
- Confirm whether a scanner should validate the barcode after application.
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Questions buyers ask
Quick answers for planning the right labelling configuration.
Can one case labeller run different carton sizes?
Yes, if the machine and conveyor arrangement are specified with the required adjustment range.
Can labels be applied to the side of a moving box?
Yes, side wipe-on or tamp application can be specified depending on product movement and placement tolerance.
Can the system print batch and expiry data?
Yes, variable batch and expiry data can be printed when supplied to the template.
Need this matched to a real line?
Send label size, pack dimensions, apply position, line speed and data source. Lancing UK can help specify a practical print and apply format.