Chapter 1 General Information Alpha Compact 32708612
Version: 14.12.2012 page 13 of 135
Technical Term Explanation
Rewinder
Roll holder (normally for 3 inch cardboard cores) for rewinding
the label web. The rewinder winds up the web coming from the
print engine. It is triggered by a dancer arm (see dancer arm).
Rewinders are powered by a motor.
Stroke
Distance which the retracted Tamp covers towards the product.
Tamp
A unit which takes the label via vacuum and transfers it to the
product where it is applied.
Tamp Movement Time
Duration of the Tamp movement (extension and retraction) at
labeling cycle.
Tamp Pad
Drilled plate of the Tamp on which the peeled off label is trans-
ferred.
Tamp-Blow
Contact free application mode where the Tamp takes the label
by vacuum, feeds it to the product and blows it on the product.
Tamp-On
Application mode where the Tamp takes on the label by a vacu-
um, feeding it and pressing it onto the product.
Trailing Edge
The rear end of a product which is used for activating the appli-
cation (s.a. edge detection).
Trigger-Signal
Signal of a sensor or a PLC, activating the application cycle.
Variable Stroke Sensor
A proximity sensor mounted on the Tamp for identifying the
product. On identifying the product the label is either blown on or
peeled off.
VAC
Volts AC (Alternating Current). Also designated as ~.
Vacuum Generator (Ven-
turi)
Unit using air pressure for creating a vacuum.
VDC
Volts DC (Direct Current).
Water Separator
See Maintenance Unit.
Web
Label web consisting of a siliconized liner and adhering
Labels.
Wipe-On
Labeling mode where the label is peeled off by a peeler blade
and directly transferred onto the product. Label feed and product
speed have to be identical.
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