Flexibility and maximum performance in weigh labelling

Minebea Intec, leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection solutions, is launching the WPL-A, their first automatic weigh-price labelling system. The labelling solution offers the ideal and complete package for customers in the food industry: weighing, pricing, labelling and product traceability in one package.

The WPL-A also scores with intuitive user guidance. The 19-inch touchscreen enables easy operation through comprehensible icon language: important production data, statistics, and currently created labels are displayed visually appealing on the screen. Label printing is done via up to four configurable printer options: The printers can apply labels to the product from above or below and support the labelling of common packaging variants such as C-wrap or full-wrap. The product sensors in the unit are also able to handle light-coloured or transparent products and packaging.
In terms of printing technology, the customer can choose between direct thermal printing or thermal transfer ribbon, if the products are heat-sensitive.

Labels can be customised via Nexus Label Design software with numerous options to ensure compliance with global guidelines: nutritional information, BIS, fonts, symbols or even 2D barcodes or GS1 symbols are available for label printing.
The price labelling system also complies with all current legal regulations that are important for operation in the food industry: The WPL-A is approved according to NWCM NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) and MID (Measuring Instruments Directive). In addition, there is an E-Mark software module that guarantees the printing of statistical data. To ensure traceability, each label is identified by a unique pack number, batch, user and machine ID, which can be transmitted to
ERP systems via open protocols.
The WPL-A convinces with high-speed printing of up to 125 labels per minute, made possible using advanced print compression technologies.

The WPL-A price labelling system convinces first of all with its modular design: this allows easy adaptation to the customer’s needs, who only pays for what he actually needs. The construction materials are perfectly suited to the food industry’s requirements: Stainless steel and construction following hygienic design guidelines enable quick and easy cleaning, translating into a savings potential for cleaning costs. The material is particularly resistant due to the IP 65 protection class, and additional parts such as the belt run can be removed for cleaning if necessary. Its interoperability rounds off the system: open interfaces allow quick and easy integration into production and seamless communication with other devices.

The automatic weigh price labeller WPL-A is the new, fully automated standard to weigh, price, label and track your product line while increasing your throughput and productivity. It has been developed to comply with guidelines and standards such as MID and NCWM NTEP. Manufactured in Europe following the highest standards, the WPL-A offers maximum modularity, connectivity, and traceability. The system can be configured to suit your individual requirements, providing you with the ideal automatic labelling solution for any challenge you face.

Automatic weigh price labeller WPL-A
Create your individual automatic weigh price labeller from a wide range of options and function enhancements.
Weighing system construction
Material	Stainless steel, anodised aluminium and food grade plastics
Infeed conveyor	Gating start/stop, 50W brushless DC motor Detachable for easy cleaning IP65
Weighing conveyor	Servo motor Detachable for easy cleaning IP65
Pack guides	Manual (standard), manual (centralized) Auto position metal guide option Auto position driven belt guide with spring centralising mechanism option
Product sensors	Capable of detecting opaque and clear packaging
Weigh cell technology	Electromagnetic force compensation (EMFC) IP65
HMI	19” Colour touchscreen industrial PC IP65
Supplies	Main supply 220V 50Hz A.C. / 120V 60 Hz A.C. Standard lockable mains isolator on cabinet side Air supply 5 bar, clean, dry air
Operating temperature range [°C]	0°C to +40°C

Labellers
The label is placed onto the package by means of blow (top), vacuum belt (base), or wipe (flash label), C-wrap and Full-wrap including Ravenwood (linerless) and Flexiwrap interfaces. The label can either be thermally printed or by ribbon transfer technology. Label templates and formats are native and do not require additional 3rd party software (e.g., Clarisoft)
Control electronics The system is based on an industrial PC with a powerful 32 bit multitasking operating system with data storage on an internal wear free solid state drive. The housing is made from polished stainless steel. The control cabinet is opened to the rear with fasteners allowing easy access for maintenance. The lockable mains isolator is mounted on the side of the control cabinet. Reject systems Air jets or pneumatic pushers are offered as options for rejection/diversion of packages that have different or are out of weight tolerances. Full BRC and supermarket Code of Practice (COP) is available.