The packing and bottling industry is a fast moving and fickle one (where presentation is often as important as the product its self), so being able to change production lines is essential. Kosme UK, a leading supplier of labelling machines, offers an effective solution – modular machines, which can easily be converted to perform a number of functions using interchangeable attachments.

Modular machines offer users different ‘plug-and-play’ options for a single base station chassis, which incorporates a transport carousel mechanism. The chassis can be equipped with any number of label applications - to offer the best solution for production requirements as modular construction also accommodates retrofits – allowing for potential changes in labelling applications for future projects. The attachments are equipped with quick-release connections for both power and compressed air supplies, making it quick and easy to remove or connect them as required for product changeover in a rapidly changing production environment.

As well as offering operators a ‘future-proof’ solution, modular machines provide a considerably smaller footprint compared to using a number of equivalent dedicated machines. Not only does this make accommodating the machines into existing production lines easier, cheaper and more practical, it also means that the overall production line size can be kept to a minimum, aiding processing times. Other benefits include reduced transportation costs, easier access and shorter installation times.