Weber’s smarter labelling
April 1st 2005

Weber Marking Systems new smart label encoderapplicator is capable of the automatic encoding, verification and application of pressuresensitive RFID smart labels to cartons at high throughput speeds.

The company says its new AlphaRFID provides high-quality smart labelling to help users meet the RFID supply chain requirements of major retailers and government agencies.

As a smart label is unwound from its supply roll, a RFID reader transmits digital information to the thin, ultra-high frequency UHF) tag that is embedded between the pressure-sensitive label material and its liner.

The information is verified immediately by the system and, if the tag is non-compliant, the applicator automatically disengages and the faulty smart label is rewound onto the unit’s take-up roll for subsequent removal.

The AlphaRFID applies smart labels up to 4.72” wide and 6” long at high speed, maintaining an application accuracy of 0.04”. The system can be oriented to apply smart labels to the tops or sides of cartons, trays and bundles. Numerous options are available.

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