4VAL Operating & Maintenance Manual Version 1.1 © Newman Labelling Systems Ltd Page 4 of 56
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your 4VAL machine has been carefully designed and built to very high standards but
best results will only be achieved if the functions of its various parts are well understood.
To ensure that the machine performs as designed, you are urged to read and understand
this manual before operating the equipment.
As NEWMAN Policy is one of continuous development and many machines incorporate
special features, some details in these instructions may not be relevant to your machine.
If extra information has been thought necessary, additional amendment sheets have been
included.
1.2 OVERVIEW
The Newman 4VAL is a fully automatic, versatile labelling machine designed,
primarily for pharmaceutical and similar industries, to apply self adhesive labels to a
range of ampoules and small glass vials and other containers. Labels of a suitable
material are supplied in reel form on a release coated backing material and are drawn
into the labelling application station by a set of label feed rollers. If required, a batch
number, expiry date or other variable information can be added to the labels as they pass
from the reel to the labelling station.
Containers to be labelled are fed on a bulk conveyor where they are reduced down to
single lane before passing to the labelling station. As the unlabelled containers reach the
labelling station, a photoelectric sensor detects them and a label is fed between the
container and the applicator drum that ensures good control of the container and uniform
label application. The containers are separated as the labels continue to be applied by
rolling between the applicator and presser pad. Labelled containers leave the
applicator’s control at the end of the presser pad where they accumulate on the tray
loading area.
Various Security Features are available in the model range:
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Missing overprint detection for batch code / expiry date information by blob
detector (registration mark scanner) to stop the machine.
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Overprint checking (OCR/OCV) by use of a vision system to stop the machine.
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Bar code reading of label by scanner or code camera to stop the machine.
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Missing label on container detection by use of an UV sensor to stop the machine.
Other Optional Features include:
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Choice of Hot Foil, Thermal & Laser overprint coding
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Validation/documentation package
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Easisplice for reel changes without stopping machine
