Full or partial wrap-around labeling for approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials.
Machine overview
H M Pharma Machines manufactures the Vial Sticker Labeling Machine in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India for full or partial wrap-around labels on approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials.
Vials are accumulated, separated and stabilized while label dispensing and controlled rotation or rolling complete the wrap. Vertical or horizontal handling is selected for the approved vial and the required infeed and collection arrangement.
The HML240S reference output is 220–240 vials per minute on 10 mL vials. Vial diameter and height, label length, separation pitch, coding and inspection requirements must be reviewed before applying that reference to another format.
Machine running video
Review the reference machine demonstration, then discuss your container format and required output.
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Why this machine
The Vial Sticker Labeling Machine is intended for approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials; performance is assessed against the output and acceptance criteria stated for the approved configuration.
Controlled vial accumulation, spacing and vertical or horizontal stabilization.
Servo or stepper label dispensing, product and label sensing and HMI recipes.
For the Vial Sticker Labeling Machine, the materials and cleanability review follows this product-contact requirement: Container guides, label-contact rollers, guards and conveyor materials are selected from approved product and label samples.
Vial changeover covers accumulation and spacing parts, vertical or horizontal stabilization, label-web setup and product and label sensor positions.
Labeled vials discharge to inspection or secondary packing.
Operating process
Small cylindrical vials are separated, stabilized and sensed so each pressure-sensitive label is dispensed at the correct position and wrapped around the vial body.
Incoming glass or plastic vials are accumulated safely and separated into the spacing required by the selected vertical or horizontal handling system.
The vial is supported at the labeling point, and the product sensor synchronizes one label with the registered cylindrical body.
The label dispenses from the peel plate as the vial rotates or rolls against the application surface to complete an even circumferential wrap.
The supported vial exits the wrap station and proceeds to inspection or secondary packing without disturbing the applied label.
Applications & selection
HML240S publishes 220–240 vials per minute on 10 mL vials. Use this as the reference format, rather than assuming the same rate for every vial size.
Submit the cylindrical vial sample, diameter and height with its label. Guides and support or rolling parts are matched to the approved format.
Review vial stability, accumulation, spacing and the required discharge arrangement before selecting the handling configuration.
Confirm the label position and wrap requirement, plus label size, material, roll and winding direction, using the actual vial and label samples.
Coding, camera inspection and missing-label rejection are configurable. State the required checks and reject handling as part of the line requirement.
The labeler follows stoppering and capping or crimp sealing, then transfers labeled vials to inspection, collection or secondary packing as specified.
The approved vial-and-label trial defines placement tolerance and the FAT method. Record the format, required output and selected coding or inspection functions in the quotation; the 10 mL reference does not replace approval of another format.
Technical details
| Machine | Vial Sticker Labeling Machine |
|---|---|
| Category | Labeling Machines |
| Suitable For | Approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials |
| Working Principle | Vials are accumulated, separated and stabilized while the label is dispensed and the vial is rotated or rolled to complete application. |
| Infeed / Handling | Controlled vial accumulation, spacing and vertical or horizontal stabilization |
| Outfeed / Transfer | Labeled vials discharge to inspection or secondary packing |
| Machine Construction | GMP-oriented stainless-steel construction as defined in the approved scope |
|---|---|
| Contact Materials | Container guides, label-contact rollers, guards and conveyor materials are selected from approved product and label samples. |
| Control System | Servo or stepper label dispensing, product and label sensing and HMI recipes |
| Changeover | Settings, guides and format parts matched to approved samples or drawings |
| Optional Scope | Coding, camera inspection, missing-label rejection and vertical or horizontal handling are configurable. |
| Line Integration | Standalone supply or integration with approved upstream and downstream machines |
| Model / Series | Published reference. HML240S |
|---|---|
| Output / Throughput | Published reference. 220–240 vials per minute on 10 mL vials. |
| Accuracy / Acceptance Criterion | Configuration-specific. Label-placement tolerance and FAT method are confirmed after approved container-and-label sample trials. |
| Electrical Power | Published reference. 2 HP; 230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz. |
| Utilities | Configuration-specific. Electrical supply is required; compressed air is listed only for configured actuators, with coding, vision and data interfaces stated separately. |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | Published reference. 1800 × 900 × 1200 mm (L × W × H); conveyor height adjustable from 850 to 900 mm. |
| Net / Shipping Weight | Published reference. Approximately 250 kg gross. |
| Capacity / Format Range | Published reference. Quoted performance and changeover basis: 10 mL vial. |
| Warranty | Published reference. 1 year; commencement, coverage and exclusions are defined in the approved order. |
| Installation / Commissioning Scope | Published reference. Installation and commissioning are available; the exact included work and customer responsibilities are defined in the approved order. |
Final specifications follow the approved quotation, layout, datasheet and project URS.
Options & project scope
Approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials.
Coding, camera inspection, missing-label rejection and vertical or horizontal handling are configurable.
Documentation for the Vial Sticker Labeling Machine records servo or stepper label dispensing, product and label sensing and HMI recipes, the confirmed utilities and the agreed acceptance tests; drawings, manuals and qualification records are supplied when ordered.
Controls & protection
Controls, alarms and interfaces are confirmed for the ordered configuration.
Servo or stepper label dispensing, product and label sensing and HMI recipes.
Infeed readiness: controlled vial accumulation, spacing and vertical or horizontal stabilization.
Approved transfer: labeled vials discharge to inspection or secondary packing.
Configuration-specific: Electrical supply is required; compressed air is listed only for configured actuators, with coding, vision and data interfaces stated separately.
Configuration-specific: Label-placement tolerance and FAT method are confirmed after approved container-and-label sample trials.
Coding, camera inspection, missing-label rejection and vertical or horizontal handling are configurable.
Frequently asked questions
The Vial Sticker Labeling Machine applies full or partial wrap-around pressure-sensitive labels to small cylindrical vials with controlled handling.
Suitable products and formats include approved cylindrical pharmaceutical glass or plastic vials. Final suitability is confirmed from approved samples, drawings and process details.
Vials are accumulated, separated and stabilized while the label is dispensed and the vial is rotated or rolled to complete application.
The Vial Sticker Labeling Machine handles material using controlled vial accumulation, spacing and vertical or horizontal stabilization.
The rated output in vials per minute depends on vial diameter and height, separation pitch, label length, sensor response, rotation or rolling time and any coding or vision function.
The vial separator, guides and support or rolling parts, label position and sensor are adjusted or changed from approved vial and label samples and roll specification.
Vial separators, guides and rolling or support parts are selected to control the approved glass or plastic vial, with label-path and application materials recorded separately.
The available control scope includes servo or stepper label dispensing, product and label sensing and HMI recipes. Final alarms and interlocks are documented in the approved control specification.
Coding, camera inspection, missing-label rejection and vertical or horizontal handling are configurable.
The labeler follows stoppering and capping or crimp sealing, then transfers labeled vials to coding, vision inspection, collection or secondary packing.
Available documents can include vial-and-label format drawings, roll and web-path specification, handling and application layout, electrical and sensor diagrams, changeover instructions, manuals and labeling FAT report.
Please provide the following: vial and label samples, winding direction, output, coding, vision and line-interface requirement.
Contact us
Share your application and required capacity for a quotation.
Confirmed standards
Output, vial range, utilities and dimensions remain subject to the approved machine scope.
Automation uses a Delta PLC, 4-inch Delta HMI and Delta drive/VFD.
Delta servo is used when servo label dispensing is selected; stepper-driven configurations remain application-dependent.
The confirmed warranty period is one year.
Installation and commissioning are available; the exact scope is defined in the approved order.