LIQUID SOLUTIONS have recently installed a new automatic labelling machine at Black Isle Brewery, north of Inverness.  The installation is part of a massive expansion plan following the success of their 100% organic beer brands, at home and in export markets (including England!).

The labeller is capable of up to 3,000 bottles per hour, applying a full wrap-around body label on two different bottle sizes: 500 and 330ml.  It operates on a 'belt' system to smooth labels onto a rotating bottle as it passes along the conveyer.  Similar machines are available to cope with speeds up to 5,000 per hour

There is a rotary feed table, hot foil printer applying lot mark and best before date, and auto stop/start function controlled by a photocell on the outfeed conveyer.