#evolabel applicator

When it comes to industrial labelling, getting it right every single time is not just about compliance; it is about efficiency, traceability, and keeping your production line moving without interruption. Evolabel has built its reputation on delivering print and apply applicators that do exactly that. Designed with the operator in mind, these systems combine robust engineering with intelligent safety features, making them a trusted choice across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, logistics, and manufacturing sectors worldwide.

Whether you are running a high-speed fulfilment operation, labelling pallets in a cold store, or applying two labels simultaneously on adjacent sides of a box, there is an Evolabel applicator built for the job. This guide walks you through the full range, so you can understand what each system does and where it fits best.

What Makes Evolabel Applicators Different?

The industrial labelling market is crowded, but Evolabel stands apart through a consistent focus on three things: safety, simplicity, and adaptability. Their applicators are designed to integrate seamlessly with the Evolabel T43, T63, and D43 smart printers, creating a unified print and apply system that is straightforward to install, easy to maintain, and reliable under demanding production conditions.

Key design priorities across the range include:

Tactile safety arms that detect products and obstacles, reducing the risk of damage or injury without the need for expensive guarding

Fast consumable changes, with label rolls swapped in as little as 20 seconds and print heads in around one minute

Patented applicator plate technology with integrated vacuum ejectors for consistent, precise label placement

A compact footprint, with some models up to 50 percent smaller than comparable systems

Cold chain capability, operating reliably at temperatures as low as -30°C / -22°F

The Evolabel Applicator Range

BlowVac Applicator: Contact-Free Label Application

The Evolabel BlowVac applicator is designed for situations where physical contact with the product is not possible or desirable. Using a patented applicator plate with integrated vacuum injectors and a blow nozzle, it delivers labels accurately without touching the item being labelled.

It works with the Evolabel T63 printer to handle label sizes up to 150 x 100 mm, and with the D43 and T43 printers for labels up to 118 x 100 mm. The system can apply labels at distances of up to 200 mm, making it ideal for fragile, fast-moving, or irregularly shaped products where contact-based methods would cause damage or misalignment.

For operations that need contactless precision, the BlowVac is a practical and reliable solution.

Wipe G2 Applicator: Dual Side Labelling with Tactile Intelligence

The Evolabel Wipe G2 applicator is engineered for speed and flexibility when labelling boxes on multiple sides. It can apply two labels on adjacent sides simultaneously, or in various positions, including corner wraps, making it well-suited to logistics and distribution environments where consistent box labelling is critical.

What sets the Wipe G2 apart is its unique tactile arm. This feature actively detects products and obstacles during operation, providing a built-in safety mechanism that prevents damage and reduces the need for additional guarding infrastructure. The result is a system that is not only fast and precise but also safe enough to operate around lightweight and delicate items without adjustment.

Wipe 90 G2 Applicator: High Speed Labelling with a 90 Degree Rotation

When your production line demands rapid application of wide, short labels, the Evolabel Wipe 90 G2 is purpose-built for the task. Its 90-degree rotation mechanism enables high-speed label application on one or two sides of a box, significantly expanding the range of label orientations and positions that can be handled automatically.

Label sizes range from 30 x 20 mm up to 178 x 150 mm, giving you considerable flexibility without manual intervention. Like the Wipe G2, it features the tactile arm safety system and also includes a pre-apply function to ensure precise label positioning before application. This makes it particularly well-suited to automated industries and logistics operations where throughput and consistency are essential.

FlexWipe Pallet Labelling System: Safe, Fast, and Traceable

Pallet labelling comes with its own set of challenges: large, heavy loads, tight timelines, and the ever-present risk of injury in the label application zone. The Evolabel FlexWipe pallet labelling system has been designed specifically to address all of these concerns.

The system's tactile arm and pivotable mount work together to minimise crushing hazards. If an obstacle is detected, the stepper motor arm stops immediately and triggers an alarm, removing the need for costly safety guarding in many installations. This not only reduces capital expenditure but also frees up valuable floor space and gives operators quicker, safer access to the work area.

Operationally, the FlexWipe is built for efficiency. Label rolls can be replaced in just 20 seconds, and the print head or roller in approximately one minute. These fast changeover times reduce downtime and keep throughput high even in demanding environments. For businesses focused on traceability, the system supports full integration with warehouse management and ERP systems.

Tamp Applicator: Pinpoint Precision from Above or the Side

Where absolute label positioning accuracy is required, the Evolabel Tamp Applicator delivers. It can apply labels from above or from the side, making it versatile enough to fit into many different production line configurations.

Label size ranges from 30 x 20 mm up to 118 x 200 mm for the 4-inch printer, and up to 178 x 200 mm for the 6-inch printer. The patented applicator plate uses multiple independent, integrated vacuum ejectors, which means it can handle different label sizes without extensive reconfiguration while maintaining safe, consistent application and minimising air consumption.

At up to 120 labels per minute, the Tamp Applicator is also one of the faster options in the range. Its low weight contributes to this speed, as less mass means faster movement and shorter cycle times, an important advantage on high-throughput lines.

Industry Applications

Evolabel applicators are built to perform across a wide range of sectors. Here is where they are most commonly deployed:

Cold Chain Logistics: The range is rated to operate at -30°C / -22°F, making these systems reliable partners in freezing warehouses and cold store environments where standard labelling equipment cannot be trusted.

Food and Beverage Production: Designed to handle chilled and humid conditions, Evolabel systems keep labelling seamless even in demanding food processing environments.

Pharmaceuticals: Precise, compliant labelling is not optional in pharma. The accuracy of Evolabel applicators, combined with their integration capabilities, makes them suitable for regulated production lines.

Frozen Goods Manufacturing: High-speed labelling in cold storage areas requires equipment that will not slow down or fail at low temperatures. The Evolabel range is built for exactly this.

Logistics and Distribution: Fast label application, dual side capability, and compatibility with warehouse management systems make Evolabel a natural fit for distribution centres with high label volumes.

Evolabel Printer Compatibility

All Evolabel applicators are designed to work with the Evolabel range of smart printers:

Evolabel T43, a compact, reliable 4-inch print and apply printer, well-suited to space-constrained installations

Evolabel T63, a 6-inch printer offering a wider label range, ideal for larger format labelling applications

Evolabel D43 is a dual-sided printing solution designed for applications requiring simultaneous label printing on two sides

Evolabel Smart Printer range: intelligent, connectivity-ready printers with advanced software for performance optimisation

The compatibility between printers and applicators gives you the flexibility to build a system around your specific label size, production speed, and environmental requirements.

Conclusion

Evolabel has built a comprehensive, well-engineered range of print and apply applicators that address the real challenges of industrial labelling: speed, accuracy, safety, and reliability across demanding environments. From the contactless precision of the BlowVac to the pallet scale capability of the FlexWipe, each applicator in the range has been designed with a specific set of production challenges in mind.

Whether your priority is cold chain reliability, high-speed throughput, dual side labelling, or precise tamp application, there is an Evolabel solution that fits. When combined with the Evolabel T43, T63, or D43 smart printer, you get a complete, integrated print and apply system built to perform day in, day out.

References and Further Reading

Evolabel Official Website

Evolabel T43 Smart Printer Product Page

Evolabel T63 Printer Product Page

Evolabel D43 Printer Product Page

GS1 UK Labelling Standards

MHRA Pharmaceutical Labelling Guidance

BRCGS Packaging and Labelling Standards