At Labelexpo Europe, Ravenwood has introduced the Nobac 40B bottle labeler, a next-gen scanner for the Com 500 Coater, and an airshaft upgrade for the Com 500 Coater.

Ravenwood has expanded its Nobac 40 range with the new airless Nobac 40B bottle labeler, an entry-level linerless label applicator. This custom-built system efficiently applies linerless labels up to 200mm long and 40mm wide around various bottle sizes. Leveraging the Nobac 40 label head and an extended transfer unit, it achieves application speeds of 75 bottles per minute, opening up new possibilities for the Nobac 40 line.

Meanwhile, Ravenwood has introduced a state-of-the-art scanner for its Com 500 coating machine. The product delivers higher accuracy in measuring adhesive coat weight. Using a 1mm wide beam of light, it detects refractive changes through the adhesive. This ensures precision across all substrates, including clear film. This major advancement in quality assurance eliminates the need for manual, off-line testing. Superseding the previous IR scanner, it’s now fitted as standard on all new Com 500s and can be retrofitted to most existing units. The upgrade boosts efficiency and reduces costs, the company says.

Finally, Ravenwood has launched a new Stripe Roller Support Shaft for the Com 500 Coater. This new unit replaces the traditional ETP locking bush system. The airshaft allows for faster setup – stripe rollers are positioned and secured using compressed air. Operators can deflate, adjust, and re-inflate the shaft with ease, reducing downtime and complexity. Benefits include quicker pattern changes, simplified operation, no costly locking bushes to replace, and a lighter unit overall. While existing rollers need modification or replacement, extensive production testing has shown excellent results across all tested silicone patterns.