Marel (Iceland) - Press Release: A solution to ensure products always speak the truth.

WPL9000+:

For processors who need flexibility and efficiency whilst ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and reliability, the WPL9000+ will make sure products are labeled with precision every time and excellent performance.

Designed for a wide range of applications, the WPL9000+ can handle all popular pack sized at up to a 160 packs per minute.

The WPL9000+ is a high-speed, approved weigh price-labeling machine, which applies printed, self-adhesive labels with either catch weight or fixed weight information to packaged food products.

Flexible labeling:

Labels can be applied to any surface of a product. WPL9000+ prints multiple 1D/2D barcode formats, weighing data, clock linked dates and all relevant product information in multiple languages.

Contact applicator:

The label applicator can be equipped with a contact applicator to label uneven surfaces. It then applies labels by direct light contact with the pack and releases the label after placing it precisely.

Totalizing option:

In addition to its weighing price labeling capability, the WPL9000+ offers a totalizing option for printing total labels on boxes, pallets or for orders. It can be set to auto pause after each batch to label the box or pallet. In addition it can be fitted with a diverter for collation at higher processing speeds.

Class leading design:

The WPL9000+ employs the latest technology and class leading design to provide excellent performance at a competitive price.
Its compactness is a big plus, as it only requires a small footprint in the factory. Nevertheless, its construction is robust, with high quality materials, hence longer lasting and resulting in a lower cost of ownership.

The system is available with a choice of reject and metal detection options. The optional weighing table is fit for packs up to 650mm long at a speed of 30 packs per minute.

Software:

Innova Weigh Price Labeling allows users to control and monitor all weigh price labeling operations in a single system. It can be used as a standalone application or plant-wide solution. Innova is easy to control and program offering efficient real-time monitoring and performance reporting.

It includes a label creation editor, Innova Labeling, simplifying label management and centralizing control. Innova’s software for WPL9000+ also connects with Innova OEE module and Innova Order Manager.

• Fast label threading & quick release conveyors
• Supports up to 8 different label applicators
• Advanced barcode capability
• Long-life print head
• Chemi-thermal transfer printing
• OIML approval and NTEP approved
• Easy label editing with drag and drop touch screen
• Compact footprint

Software:

Benefits of Innova for Weigh Price Labelers (WPL):

• Detailed e-weighing reports easily fulfill legal requirements
• Easy-to-use remote programming of standalone or plant-wide WPL solutions
• Real-time reporting on giveaway in packs for optimization
• Multiple methods of operation and weight capture for different business needs

Monitor and control processing:

The Innova module for Weigh Price Labelers lets you monitor and optimize your packing process in a single system. The software provides live dashboards showing data for key performance indicators such as giveaway, WPL performance, weights and throughput, giving you a clear overview of production. 

Get operational insight:

Historical data on all throughput is collected and stored in the Innova database. This ensures you have a certified system of records and can also generate all legally required documentation, so you comply with average weight legislation.

Multiple methods of operation and weight capture:

The Innova WPL module can  be implemented stand-alone with your Weigh Price Labeler or connected to multi-line WPL solutions. The software lets you label trays with individual items as well as dynamic weighing and labeling of boxes. Catch, fixed or e-weighing is possible and items can be automatically boxed and palletized based on count or weight. Innova WPL allows for single product type boxing of items coming in batches (one product type per batch) and multiple product type boxing of random product items.

Accessories:

Totalizing option:

In addition to its weighing price labeling capability, the WPL9000+ offers a totalizing option for printing total labels on boxes, pallets or for orders. It can be set to auto pause after each batch to label the box or pallet. In addition it can be fitted with a diverter for collation at higher processing speeds.

Reject and metal detection options:

The system is available with a choice of reject and metal detection options. The optional weighing table is fit for packs up to 650mm long at a speed of 30 packs per minute.

Service:

Marel offers a range of service solutions to prevent failures, maximize performance or in case of unexpected breakdowns remote or onsite assistance.

Marel has offices in 30 countries across all regions, and a global network of highly skilled professionals that provide remote as well as onsite service support. We provide quality spare parts and customized service agreements for our customers to ensure optimal performance of Marel equipment.