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The latest Sidel machine for self-adhesive and cold-glue labels meets customers’ needs forflexibility, high-performances and easy maintenance.The new SL 90 rotary modular labeler is equipped with modules for applying pressure-sensitiveself-adhesive labels or cold-glue labels on all kinds of packaging. But it also has much more thanthe typical advantages of a modular machine: the maintenance levels are dramatically low thanks tothe total elimination of mechanical gears and transmissions.A solution featuring high technologyThere is a growing market demand for a single labeler capable of various applications, often evencombining them to label the same container. This is the case, for example, with beer bottles whichhave paper neck labels and selfadhesive body labels. The SL 90, which will soon also be availablewith the other modules (e.g. a roll-fed module), is an innovative solution developed by Sidel tooffer the greatest labeling flexibility on all kinds of packaging, both round and irregularly shaped,with fast changeover times and great freedom in layout design.What makes the SL 90 such a unique machine on the market is its core: the carousel and the partsinvolved in transferring the containers (starwheels and screw feed) which have no gears and nocontact. The highly innovative aspect lies in the fact that the drive requires almost no maintenanceand normal wear due to contact between drive gears is completely eliminated. This is possiblethanks to linear motor drive technology and direct motor drives.All of this also has very positive repercussions for machine access and cleaning.The procedures are fast and simple and the Sidel pneumatically-assisted guards can openindependently. Moreover, the SL 90’s hygienic design makes it particularly suitable for labelingsensitive products, such as beer.There are also important advantages in terms of output. The SL 90 is ideal for high-speed and veryhigh-speed production and can label up to 60,000 bph (both self-adhesive and cold-glue labels).High performances are also guaranteed by the high degree of automation both at central level and inthe peripheral modules. Thus, for example, the application of the label to the container can beadjusted electronically, while a vision system with several cameras orientates bottles, thusguaranteeing the correct positioning of the labels.Sustainability is another keyword when talking about the SL 90. Its performance has beenoptimized thanks to the use of the above mentioned direct motor drives which minimize energyconsumption. The highly ergonomic design and easy access drastically reduce cleaning andmaintenance times.Press contact:Sylvie RAKTel: +33 2 32 85 82 46sylvie.rak@sidel.com2/2The labeling modulesBoth labeling modules have been built by following exactly the same design criteria as those for thecentral part of the machine: i.e. high speeds even when handling complex labels, easy-to-use,ergonomic design, very good accessibility and low maintenance. The Sidel module structure allowsthe module to adjust easily to the slope of the floor, thanks to special tilting and fixed feet and asupport plate for the tilting labeling units, which move independently.Benefits of the self-adhesive labeling station…· very light self-adhesive labels can be handled· two labeling units can be fitted on the same module, thus guaranteeing no machine downtimewhen the label reel runs out· labeling unit reel changeover is greatly simplified thanks to rapid clip-in/out shaft system· air tensioning of label film; this reduces mechanical stress on the labels and consequentlyminimizes the risk of damage or breaking.… and of the cold glue labeling station· ergonomic design and compact footprint· simple format changeover and low maintenance· stainless steel structure with anticorrosion treatment