Operating Manual
LA-BO
Product description
APPLICATION NOTES
Installation position
Permissible installation positions for the LA-BO are:
•
Vertical
: if application takes place from top to bottom (also referred to as “top labelling” - the prod-
uct is located below the applicator) or from bottom to top (also referred to as “bottom labelling” - the
product is located above the applicator).
•
Horizontal
: the product is located next to the applicator (also referred to as “side labelling”).
Device designation
LA-BO stands for "Label Applicator Blow-On". The abbreviation ‘BO’ (blow on) distinguishes this appli-
cator from other application techniques such as ‘touch on’ or ‘swing on’.
Mode of Operation
The fan in the LA-BO is continuously powered, creating a strong inwards airflow through the alumini-
um vacuum grid at the bottom side. While a label is dispensed, the small blow pipe is activated, creat-
ing a small focused air stream to force the label against the aluminium grid. When the label is fully dis-
pensed, it is held onto the aluminium grid by the inwards airflow and is then stand-by to blow off the la-
bel. When the application cycle is triggered by the product sensor, a high volume air pressure is ap-
plied through the air nozzles built-in above the aluminium grid. The nozzles which are not covered by
the black sliding bars will now blow off the label towards the product at a high velocity. After that, the
next label can be dispensed on the grid.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Machine type
Machine
Article no.
LA-BO
Controller Notes
XPA 934/935/936 LH
N102171
XPA 934/935/936 RH
N102333
8IO
Machine must be equiped with short dispensing
edge and 8IO board.
ALX 924/925/926 LH
A8679
ALX 924/925/926 RH
A8680
AI
Machine must be equiped with short dispensing
edge and AI (see table below).
Edition 05 - 08/2022
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Product description
Application Notes
