Sessions UK supplies automatic labelling machines for every stage of production growth, from compact automated labelling machines for growing businesses to fully integrated industrial systems running at thousands of labels per hour. Whether you need an automatic label applicator for bottles, bags, jars or cartons, or a complete automated labelling system built around your line, our UK-based team will specify, install and support the right solution. With 199 years of label industry expertise behind us, we are one of the UK’s most trusted label applicator machine suppliers.
Reviewed by the Sessions UK Technical Team — Simon Davy, Labelling Specialist
Flat products - High precision
Output - up to 15 per minute
Range - 5 to 100mm wide
Operation - Semi auto / product switch
Front & Back
Output - up to 100 per minute
Range - 20 to 195mm high labels
Operation - Automatic / Slat Conveyor
Wrap round
Output - up to 150 per minute
Range - 20 to 100mm wide products
Operation - Automatic / slat conveyor
Wrap round small
Output - up to 100 per minute
Range - 15 to 50mm diameter
Operation - Automatic / roller conveyor
Wrap round conical
Output - up to 25 per minute
Range - up to 5 litre buckets
Operation - Automatic / slat conveyor
Wrap round
Output - up to 100 per minute
Range - 20 to 100mm diameter
Operation - Automatic / slat conveyor
Wrap round
Output - up to 60 per minute
Range - 10 to 35mm diameter
Operation - Automatic / step conveyor
Option - In-register labelling
Switching from manual or semi-automatic labelling to a fully automatic system is one of the most impactful investments a growing manufacturer can make. The transition to an automated labelling machine streamlines your entire packaging workflow, and a well-specified automated labelling system offers a rapid return on investment. The gains are felt immediately across speed, consistency, and cost.
Automatic labelling machines operate continuously without the pauses inherent in manual or semi-automatic processes. A well-specified system can apply labels at hundreds or even thousands of products per hour, dramatically increasing your output capacity. This speed is consistent and repeatable, shift after shift, without fatigue or variation.
Every label is applied to the same position, at the same tension, every time. Sensors detect each product and trigger the applicator head with precision, eliminating the misalignment, bubbling, and creasing that are common with hand application. For regulated industries, this consistency is not just desirable — it is essential for compliance.
Once integrated into your line, an automatic labelling machine requires minimal operator oversight. Staff previously dedicated to labelling can be redeployed to higher-value tasks, reducing your overall labour cost per unit and improving the efficiency of your entire operation.
As your business grows, your labelling system grows with it. Many of our automatic systems can be upgraded with additional applicator heads, print-and-apply modules, or vision inspection systems, protecting your initial investment as your production requirements evolve.
Automatic labelling machines are not one-size-fits-all. The right configuration depends on your container type, label specification, and production speed. Sessions UK supplies the full range of automatic labelling configurations.
Designed for cylindrical containers, wrap-around labellers use a belt or roller system to spin the product as the label is applied, achieving a seamless, full-circumference finish. These are the most common configuration for bottles, cans, jars, and tubes in food, beverage, and cosmetics production.
Where a product requires two labels, front and back labellers apply both simultaneously using opposing applicator heads. Precise product handling ensures perfect alignment on oval, square, and rectangular containers. This configuration is widely used for spirits, sauces, household chemicals, and pharmaceutical products.
For flat-sided products such as trays, cartons, and pouches, top and bottom labellers apply labels to the upper and lower surfaces in a single pass. These systems are common in food production, logistics, and retail packaging environments.
Print and apply systems combine a thermal transfer or direct thermal print engine with an automatic applicator, printing variable data such as batch codes, best-before dates, barcodes, and shipping addresses in real time before applying the label to the product. These systems are essential in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and any sector requiring unique or variable label content at line speed.
Sessions UK supplies automatic labelling machines and automated labelling systems to manufacturers across a wide range of sectors. Our machines are in daily use across:
Not sure which system suits your sector? Talk to our team, we have supplied automatic labelling machines across dozens of industries and can draw on that experience to recommend the right solution for you.
A successful integration requires careful planning across several areas. Our engineers work with you from the outset to ensure your new automatic labelling machine fits seamlessly into your existing production environment.
The labelling machine must be matched to the speed of your line. We assess your upstream and downstream equipment, including fillers, cappers, and conveyors, to ensure the labeller does not become a bottleneck. Product handling components such as feed screws, timing wheels, and guide rails are specified to suit your container dimensions and material. For producers running bottle labelling machines as part of a wider line, we ensure the automatic system integrates cleanly with existing conveyor infrastructure.
Automatic labelling machines are conveyor-based systems. We assess your available floor space, conveyor height, and infeed direction to specify the correct machine orientation and conveyor configuration. Where space is limited, compact in-line configurations are available.
The machine’s sensors, applicator head, and product handling components must all be compatible with your specific label material and container. We conduct compatibility checks covering label liner type, label dimensions, container material, surface finish, and any special requirements such as tamper-evident application or cold-glue labelling.
Modern automatic labelling machines feature PLC-based controls with touchscreen interfaces, allowing operators to store and recall multiple product formats quickly. We can integrate the labelling system with your wider line controls, including upstream and downstream equipment signals, line rejection systems, and production monitoring software.
Investing in an automated labelling machine does not have to mean a large upfront cost. Sessions UK offers flexible payment plans, so UK businesses can get the right automatic label machine in place now and spread the cost over time. Whether you are a growing manufacturer taking your first step into full automation or an established producer upgrading capacity, we will find a payment structure that works for your business. Ask us about options when you request your quote.
Understanding the key components of an automatic labelling system helps you make a more informed purchasing decision. Our range covers machines for bottles, cartons, pouches, and, including jar labelling machines for food producers, a wide variety of other container types. Each system is built around the following core elements.
The applicator head is the component that peels the label from its liner and applies it to the product. This is the automatic label applicator at the heart of the system, its stepper or servo motor determines the speed and placement accuracy of every label applied. The head is adjustable for label size, application angle, and application pressure, and can be configured for side, top, bottom, or wrap-around application depending on your requirements.
Labels are supplied on rolls. The unwind system feeds the label roll through the machine at a controlled tension, ensuring consistent label registration. Most systems include an end-of-roll alarm to alert operators before the roll runs out, minimising downtime. High-capacity unwind systems are available for lines where roll changes need to be infrequent.
The conveyor and product handling components move products through the labelling zone at a controlled speed and in the correct orientation. Feed screws, timing belts, and guide rails separate and position products accurately before they reach the applicator head. The transport system is one of the most critical factors in achieving consistent label placement at high speeds.
Photocell sensors detect each product as it enters the labelling zone and trigger the applicator head at precisely the right moment. The PLC-based control system manages all machine functions, stores product format data, and monitors for faults such as missing labels or product jams. Advanced systems can include vision inspection cameras to verify label placement and reject non-conforming products automatically.
We have decades of experience specifying and supplying automated labelling solutions across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and logistics sectors. We understand that every production line is different, our engineers have installed automatic labelling machines into some of the UK’s most demanding production environments, from high-speed beverage lines to regulated pharmaceutical facilities. We excel at providing tailored systems for critical sectors including labelling machines for food and pharmaceutical labelling machines. Our UK-based support team provides installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing technical backup to keep your line running.
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