Pressure-Sensitive Labels for Quick Application
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In modern packaging operations, label application speeds can reach 600 units per minute, yet inconsistent adhesion and misalignment continue to cause significant waste—typically 2-3% of production runs. These challenges are magnified when dealing with varied surface materials, environmental conditions, and the need for clean removal during recycling processes.
The fundamental challenge lies in achieving rapid, precise label placement while maintaining consistent adhesion strength across different substrate materials and ensuring labels can be cleanly removed when needed.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including fast-drying pressure-sensitive adhesives, discontinuous adhesive patterns with spacer-defined adhesion, flexible transfer devices for speed synchronization, and anti-adhesion layers for flattened interfaces. These and other approaches focus on improving application reliability while maintaining compatibility with high-speed production environments and end-of-life recycling requirements.
1. Automated Wafer Packaging System with Drying Agent Bag Shaper and Rotating Roller Labeler
ZHEJIANG DARCET TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2025
Automated wafer packaging system that improves efficiency and reduces costs by using devices like a drying agent bag shaper and labeler. The drying agent bag shaper device shapes and pushes the drying agent bags into aluminum foil bags before sealing. This prevents bags from falling apart during packing. The labeler uses a rotating roller to apply labels to wafer boxes and a movable block to attach them securely. The labeler also has a chute to guide the label tape and an elastic member to cushion it. The labeler's arc-shaped pushing blocks correspond to the labeling through-slots to enable uniform labeling and calibration.
2. Label Structure with Anti-Adhesion Layers for Flattened Adhesive Interface
SK Siltron Co., Ltd., SK SILTRON CO LTD, 2024
Label design to prevent printing defects and reduce rework when attaching labels to packaging boxes. The label has anti-adhesion layers between the adhesive and release layers. This prevents steps and unevenness when attaching the label since the adhesive and non-adhesive areas are flattened. The anti-adhesion layers are thin, like 1/20 the thickness of the adhesive. They can contain UV ink for printing on the label surface. This prevents printing issues due to the step between adhesive and non-adhesive areas. The label with flattened surfaces reduces the need for reattaching labels due to poor printing.
3. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Strip Label with Fast-Drying Adhesive for Residue-Free Removal from PET Bottles
Dong-il Chemical Co., Ltd., DONG IL CHEMICAL CO LTD, DONGIL CHEMICAL CO LTD, 2024
A label for PET bottles that can be easily removed without leaving adhesive residue on the bottle. The label is a pressure-sensitive adhesive strip label coated with a fast drying adhesive. This allows the label to be easily peeled off the PET bottle without leaving adhesive behind. The fast drying adhesive prevents residue compared to slow drying adhesives. The label can be made using non-shrinking film or shrinkable film as the label material. This improves recyclability of PET bottles by preventing adhesive contamination during recycling.
4. Residue-Free Removable Label for PET Bottles with Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Coating
DONGIL CHEMICAL CO LTD, 2024
A label for PET bottles like water bottles that can be easily removed without leaving adhesive residue on the bottle surface. The label uses a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the label instead of the conventional slow-drying adhesives. This allows the label to be easily peeled off without residue when removed. It solves the problem of adhesive residue in PET bottle recycling by using a label that can be completely separated and reuses the PET bottle without contamination. The label can be made with non-shrinkable or shrinkable film, depending on the bottle shape. The pressure sensitive adhesive allows easy label removal without residue, improving PET bottle recycling yield and quality.
5. Flexible Tag Applicator with Adjustable Transfer Device for Synchronization with Package Speed and Format Changes
TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE, TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA, 2024
A flexible tag applicator for packaging lines that can adapt to format changes and varying package speeds. The applicator has a transfer device between the tag feeder and conveyor. Tags are received, transferred, and applied sequentially. This allows the applicator to change formats by adjusting the transfer device position relative to the feeder and conveyor. It also enables flexibility by allowing the transfer speed to match the package speed. This prevents tags getting misaligned or stacking up.
6. Rectangular Packaging Label with Rounded Corners Incorporating Product Image, Branding, and Comprehensive Information Elements
NORWEX MALTA LTD, Norwegian Ship Malta Ltd., 2024
A packaging label design that can be applied to packaging and items to provide product information, warnings, and instructions. The label has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and contains a product image, brand name, product name, and other required information like ingredients, net weight, and barcode. The label is made of a durable material that can withstand the rigors of the production and shipping process. It can be printed using eco-friendly inks and adhered using sustainable adhesives. The label design aims to provide a visually appealing and informative label that promotes consumer trust and compliance.
7. Method for Packaging Products Using Pre-Printed Self-Adhesive Label Strips with Desktop Sealing Machine
HASANOV AZER ZAKARIIA OHLY, 2024
A method to package small food and non-food products using pre-printed self-adhesive labels instead of printing images directly on the packaging film. The method involves using a desktop sealing machine to seal self-adhesive label strips onto the product instead of printing images on the packaging film itself. The label strips have a one-sided adhesive layer with the product label already printed on it. This allows customizing the product label without having to print it directly on the packaging film.
8. Washable Labels with Discontinuous Adhesive Pattern and Spacer-Defined Adhesion
DRUKKERIJ VOET BVBA, 2024
Washable labels for reusable packaging that can be easily removed without residue when washed. The labels have a discontinuous pattern on the adhesive side created by applying a spacer above the adhesive. This prevents complete adhesion in some areas, making it easier to wash off the label when the packaging is cleaned. The spacer thickness is optimized to balance adhesion and washability.
9. Expandable Packaging Material with Alternating Slitted and Slitless Sections for Label Retention
CARLTON PACKAGING LLP, 2024
Packaging material that can expand like accordion paper but allows labels and markings to be applied and retained. The material has a first portion with slits that expand when force is applied, and second portions without slits for labeling. The slitless sections are spaced within the slitted portion. This allows cutting a section for packaging without losing labels. The slitted section expands while the slitless section stays flat. The retained labels can then be read on the packaged item.
10. Method for Manufacturing Container Package with Inhibitor Layer for Selective Solvent Bonding
Fuji Seal International, Inc., FUJI SEAL CO LTD, 2024
A method for manufacturing a container package with increased label display area and faster bonding. The method involves providing an inhibitor layer on one of the films that prevents solvent bonding. When overlapping the films, solvent is applied only to one film. This forms a solvent joint where the films join with the inhibitor layer aligned. The separate regions on either side of the joint prevent bonding. This allows high-speed label joining while increasing display area compared to overlapping labels without inhibitor.
11. Packaging Container Lid Label with Convex Grip Portion and Raised Guide for One-Way Opening
TOPPAN Holdings, Inc., TOPPAN HOLDINGS INC, TOPPAN INFOMEDIA CO LTD, 2023
Lid label for packaging containers with easy opening and difficult closing once opened. The label has a convex portion on the grip area that protrudes out further than the back surface. This creates a gap between the label and the package when gripped, making it easier to open. The label also has features to prevent the lid from closing. There is a raised guide portion connecting the lid and support sections that bends when lifted, keeping the lid open. Additionally, the label is adhered to the package body and the lid edge, allowing repeated peeling and reattaching.
12. Thin Stiff Lid Label with Edge-Wrapping Flap and Support Structure for Wet Wipe Packages
FUKUDA AKIHITO, ITO TETSUYA, 2023
Thin lid label for wet wipe packages that maintains package tightness after opening and resealing. The label has a closing flap that attaches to the package opening and folds around the edges. It also has a support structure that attaches to the package body. The label material is a stiff, thin sheet that can withstand tension without stretching. This allows the label to adhere tightly to the package without folds or gaps. The stiffness prevents the label from pulling away when opening and closing the package. The thin label reduces material and cost compared to thicker labels. The tight closure prevents wipe drying or leakage.
13. Spiral-Wrapped Tack Label with Extended Length for Bottle Application
TOYO GLASS CO LTD, Toyo Glass Co., Ltd., 2023
Wrapping and affixing the tack label in a spiral around the outer surface of the body of a bottle. The label is adhered to a tack label affixed bottle, and has a wrapping length that exceeds the circumference of the body of the bottle.
14. Multi-Pouch Packaging with Tear-Away Perforated Label for Simultaneous Opening
KELLOG CO, KELLOGG CO, 2023
Multi-pouch food packaging with one or more secondary pouches secured to a primary pouch via a tear-away label. The secondary pouches are removably attached to the primary pouch using an adhesive label. The label has perforations aligned with the tear line of the primary pouch. When the primary pouch is opened along the tear line, the label separates along the perforations, releasing the secondary pouches from the primary pouch. This allows simultaneous opening of both pouches.
15. Bottle Label with Stretchable Structure for Conformity to Curved Surfaces
IMPRIMERIE BERJON ETIQUETTES ADHESIVES DE LUXE, 2023
Label device for bottles like champagne bottles with a structure that allows stretching around curved surfaces like bottle shoulders without tearing. The label has an area designed to stretch. The label is made by delaminating and relaminating layers, including a support layer with cutouts matching the stretch area. This allows the label to conform to curved surfaces without rupturing during application. The label is wound into a reel for automated application on bottles. The delamination and relamination is done using separate reels and intersecting strips to speed production.
16. Automated Packaging Container Manufacturing System with Integrated Leaflet Placement and Adhesion Verification
TANNA TEJAS, TEJAS TANNA, 2023
An automated system for manufacturing packaging containers with embedded leaflets that ensures proper placement and adhesion of the leaflets. The system uses a feeding mechanism for the blank containers, an adhesive applicator, a folder-gluer for the leaflets, and detection modules to check for presence of adhesive and leaflets during assembly. The containers, leaflets, and adhesive are transferred together on a conveyor. The first detection module checks for adhesive drops on the container. The second detection module checks for proper leaflet placement. Rejects are generated if either check fails.
17. Polymeric Packaging Structures with Nitrous Flame-Treated Adhesion Surfaces
GARGOYLE 1904 DI RICCARDO BALLONI SAS, ESSE C I Construction Company Ltd., ESSE CI - Industrial Construction Company - SRL, 2023
Polymeric structures for packaging, particularly flexible packaging, that do not require primers for adhesion between layers. The structures are made by nitrous flame treating the polymer surfaces instead of using primers like corona or flame treatments. This flame treatment activates the polymer surfaces to provide sufficient adhesion for subsequent layers like coatings, lacquers, adhesives, etc. without needing primers. The treated polymers can be used in packaging applications like self-adhesive labels, metallization, printing, and lamination without primer.
18. Vertical Coffee Packaging Machine with Sequential Filling, Sealing, Folding, and Labeling Stations
BEYERS KOFFIE NV, 2023
Compact coffee packaging machine that flattens, seals, folds, and labels coffee bags in a vertical orientation to reduce footprint. The machine has a series of stations arranged vertically: filling, sealing, folding, and labeling. This allows the machine to have a smaller footprint compared to horizontal machines. The folding station uses a two-finger gripper to flatten the top of the bag. The labeling station has a top plate that moves vertically to apply labels to the flattened top. This vertical layout reduces the overall machine size.
19. Vertically Arranged Coffee Packaging Machine with Integrated Vacuum Sealing and Labeling Mechanism
BEYERS KOFFIE NV, 2023
Compact and efficient coffee packaging machine that uses vertical arrangement of filling, sealing, folding, and labeling stations to reduce footprint. The machine flattens the top of the coffee bag using vacuum pressure at the same station where it is sealed. This allows a more compact design compared to having separate stations for flattening and sealing. The machine also has a top-mounted inclined plate that moves down to apply labels to the flattened top of the bag.
20. Automated System for Packaging Disposable Inhalers with Variable Receptacle Handling and Jam-Prevention Mechanisms
HOLLYCON ITALY PTE LTD S R L, HOLLYCON ITALY PTE LTD - SRL, 2023
Automated packaging system for disposable inhalers in secondary packaging that can handle different receptacle sizes and shapes. The system has a feeding station to load rows of closed receptacles containing inhalers, a stacking area to hold the rows, and a packaging section with box-like bodies to surround the receptacle rows. It uses separation elements between the boxes to prevent jams. The boxes are then sealed and labeled. The system also has waste stations, sticker applicators, and variable data printers. The automated packaging allows efficient and flexible filling and closing of secondary packaging for inhalers of varying sizes.
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