Single Side Labeling Machine
We manufacture Single Side Labeling Machines at our factory in Foshan, China, for bottles, jars, cans, boxes, and flat containers that require one label on one face. Send us your product dimensions, label size, and target output, and our engineers will specify the right machine for your application.
How Our Single Side Labeling Machines Work
Products move onto the conveyor and are spaced so each one reaches the labeling station individually. On a Single Side Labeling Machine, a sensor detects the product’s leading edge, the applicator peels the label from the backing web, and a pressing roller or belt applies it smoothly to the surface as the product passes.
Because only one label is applied and there is no second label to register against, this is one of the most flexible machines in our labeling range. It can handle both flat and curved surfaces without requiring fixed bottle orientation like a two-side system. That also makes it the more economical option when one label on one face is all you need.
Single Side Labeling Machine
What You Get on a Popper Single Side Labeler
These are specific build features included in the Single Side Labeling Machines we ship, not just a general list of what this machine type can do.
- Flat or Curved Surfaces: The same machine can handle boxes, flat packs, bottles, and jars. Only the guide rails and pressing setup need to be adjusted for each product shape.
- Clear Label Sensing: Photoelectric sensing is configured for your label stock, including transparent film where standard sensors may not detect the gap correctly.
- Servo Label Feed: Servo-driven label feeding maintains consistent placement throughout the production run as the reel diameter decreases.
- Change Parts Included: Guide rails and pressing components are supplied for each product format you plan to run, not only the first one.
- Recipe Storage: Product and label settings can be saved as recipes, making changeovers a selection process instead of a full recalibration.
- Tested on Your Product: We test your product and label at the specified output before shipment and provide the test result.
Single Side Labeling Machine Specifications
Our Single Side Labeling Machine is designed for accurate labeling of bottles, jars, boxes, and flat containers that require one label on one face. Final specifications depend on product dimensions, label size, target output, and the handling configuration selected for your production line.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Model |
Automatic Single Side Labeling Machine – Custom Configuration |
Labeling accuracy |
±1 mm, excluding product and label dimensional variation |
Output rate |
40–180 products/min, depending on product size, label dimensions, and configuration |
Product diameter range (round) |
20–150 mm, depending on round-bottle handling configuration |
Product width range (flat) |
20–120 mm standard, with wider configurations available |
Product height range |
30–350 mm, depending on product shape and machine configuration |
Label length range |
10–300 mm |
Label height range |
10–150 mm standard, with wider labeling heads available by configuration |
Label roll inner / outer diameter |
75–76 mm inner / up to 300–350 mm outer |
Label materials supported |
Pressure-sensitive paper, PP, PVC, PET and transparent film; transparent labels require a compatible clear-label sensor |
Conveyor width |
Approx. 125–200 mm standard; customizable according to product size |
Power supply |
AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz; approx. 1.1–2.0 kW for typical configurations, with higher-power builds available |
Machine dimensions |
Approx. 2000–3000 × 750–1200 × 1400–1650 mm, depending on conveyor and handling configuration |
Machine weight |
Approx. 150–330 kg, depending on machine configuration |
Machine construction |
SUS 304 stainless steel with industrial/anodized aluminum components |
Control system |
PLC + touchscreen HMI with servo-driven label feed; component brand depends on final configuration |
Applications of the Single Side Labeling Machine
A Single Side Labeling Machine is suitable for products that need one label applied to one face. Because there is no second label to align against, it can handle a wider variety of product shapes and sizes than other machines in our labeling range.
A Single Side Labeling Machine applies one label to one face as the product passes the applicator. Typical uses include product labels, branding labels, barcode labels, ingredient panels, and instruction labels.
If a second label is needed on the opposite face, the product can be run through the machine again, but the two labels will not be registered to each other. Where front and back labels must align accurately, a two side labeling machine is the better choice, and we will recommend that at the enquiry stage rather than after quotation.
| Product type | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
Plastic boxes and flat packs |
Flat faces make these products easy to label accurately with a Single Side Labeling Machine because the surface stays stable as it passes the applicator. | |
Bottles and Jars |
Round containers can run without orientation control because a single label does not need to register against a second label. | |
Cans and Tins |
Their rigid, consistent shape makes them straightforward to handle and label accurately. | |
Flat Containers and Trays |
These products run flat beneath the applicator, with a pressing belt helping keep them stable during label application. | |
Two factors determine placement accuracy on a Single Side Labeling Machine, and both are configured during the build.
- Product spacing at the infeed: Products reaching the labeling station too close together are a common cause of skewed or inconsistent label placement.
- Label feed registration: Servo-driven label feeding maintains consistent placement as the label reel diameter decreases during production.
Flexibility is one of the main advantages of this machine. A single frame can handle both flat and curved products, while changeover between formats typically requires guide adjustment and recipe selection rather than a complete tooling change.
We provide integration support for the Single Side Labeling Machine as part of a complete filling, capping, labeling, and packaging line. Our team can help match conveyor height, product flow, line speed, and control signals with your existing or new equipment so the full line works smoothly.
After labeling, products can move into secondary packaging using our packaging machines. For retail-ready protection and grouped packaging, a shrink wrap packaging machine can also be integrated into the line.
Labels, Stickers, and When You Need More Than One
Standard paper and film sticker labels run on a Single Side Labeling Machine without special setup. Transparent labels require photoelectric sensing tuned to the label gap because standard sensors can read clear material as a continuous web. Share your label material at the enquiry stage so we can configure the correct sensing during the build. For glass containers, bottle weight and surface finish can affect handling; see our guide to labeling machines for glass bottles.
When a Different Machine Is the Better Fit
A Single Side Labeling Machine is designed to apply one label to one face of a product. If you need front and back labels that must align with each other, a two side labeling machine applies both in one pass with controlled registration. If one label needs to wrap around the circumference of a cylindrical container, use a round bottle labeling machine. For labels applied to the upper and lower faces of a flat product, a top and bottom labeling machine is the better choice. You can compare the complete range on our labeling machine page.
Building a Complete Production Line
A Single Side Labeling Machine typically runs after the product has been filled and sealed. We can also supply the upstream equipment, including our liquid filling machine and bottle filling machine range for free-flowing products, and a sauce filling machine for thicker products. Before labeling, containers can pass through our capping machines, while our packaging machines can handle cartoning and case packing after labeling.
Adding a labeler to a production line you already own? Send us the make and model of the machines installed before and after it so we can match conveyor height, product pitch, and control signals. You can learn more about our manufacturing background on our about us page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A Single Side Labeling Machine can handle multiple product formats on the same frame. Only the guiding and pressing setup changes between products, and we supply the required change parts for each format you run. This flexibility is one of the main reasons buyers choose a single-side machine instead of a shape-specific labeling system.
A Single Side Labeling Machine applies one label to one face of the product. A two side labeling machine applies front and back labels in the same pass, with both labels registered to each other. If your product only needs one label, the single-side machine is usually the simpler and more economical option.
Mechanically, yes. A Single Side Labeling Machine can apply labels in two separate passes, but the two labels will not register precisely with each other because the product is repositioned between passes. If the front and back labels need to align, a two side labeling machine is the correct choice.
Simply contact us through our form, email, or phone. Share your product dimensions, label size, target output, and line requirements, and we’ll respond within 24 hours with a free, detailed quotation for your Single Side Labeling Machine.
Usually, inconsistent label placement on a Single Side Labeling Machine is caused by products reaching the applicator without proper spacing or by guide rails being set for a different product size. For more causes and corrective steps, see our labeling machine troubleshooting guide.
Yes. We serve customers in 50+ countries worldwide and manage international logistics directly from our factory in Foshan, China. Whether you are ordering a Single Side Labeling Machine or a complete production line, our team supports shipment coordination and export handling from factory to destination.
Yes. We provide on-site installation, operator training, maintenance guidance, and troubleshooting support for your Single Side Labeling Machine to help keep production running smoothly after delivery.
With 10+ years of manufacturing experience, precision-built equipment, custom configurations, and reliable after-sales support, we are a trusted Single Side Labeling Machine manufacturer serving customers worldwide.
Need a Single Side Labeling Machine?
We manufacture and supply single side labeling machines for bottles, jars, containers, boxes and packaged products. Share your product size, label size and required capacity, and our team will recommend the right machine. Contact us or email info@fillingmachinepp.com.