Announced in February 2026, Multivac’s new L 320 series of labellers, adds a high-performance solution, which offers maximum flexibility and precision in product labelling. The L 320 series can label cylindrical and conical products as well as shaped bottles. The company’s release says it is very versatile in its configuration – capable of wraparound, front/back or top labelling, and even applying sealing labels.
The packs are first precisely converged and aligned on the transport conveyor, so that a highly accurate labelling result is achieved. A robust product guiding system ensures that the labels are applied exactly at the intended position. Depending on the particular requirement, several label dispensers can be integrated into the L 320, so that different labels can be applied in one operation. When combined with the ‘zero downtime’ function, it is possible to achieve uninterrupted production. At the same time, the servo technology on the equipment ensures that maximum labelling accuracy is achieved. Various press-on devices, which are available as options, also provide consistently perfect label adhesion, even at high cycle rates.
Maximum efficiency in the smallest space
With their compact design, the L 320 labellers only require a small amount of space, and can therefore be easily integrated into existing lines or accommodated in small business premises. Short conversion times, when changing products or label rolls, simplify production and make these machines highly flexible, particularly if batches are being changed frequently. Minimal servicing work is required on the machine, increasing the availability of the equipment. The digital solutions provided by Multivac Smart Services also enable the efficiency and performance of the labelling solution to be continually monitored and optimised.
Process reliability with integrated printing and inspection
So that the maximum process reliability and product security are achieved, the L 320 series can be equipped with visual inspection systems. These carry out the comprehensive inspection of products, labels, and print data – including the checking of label presence, barcodes, and printed information, as well as pattern recognition and detection of label or product position. This means that both the correct labelling and the product quality are monitored continually, so that rejected products can be automatically ejected from the line.
Available as an option are integrated thermal transfer, thermal inkjet or continuous inkjet printers, which enable variable data to be printed onto the labels very flexibly during the labelling process. The L 320 series of labellers provides a technically sophisticated solution, which can be precisely adapted to different production requirements and integrated into many operating environments.
