DIBAL LA-4540 TD Automatic Labeller (with Carriage)

Description

The Dibal LA-4540 TD automatic labeller in the version with carriage prints by thermal transfer or direct thermal, with a 4″ print head, piston applicator and an output of 100 labels per minute with H60 x L60 mm labels.

What it is for

It is an in-line application labeller: it receives the product, prints and applies the label. This version has a carriage, which allows the unit to be moved and positioned on the line instead of being fixed at one point, and supports both printing technologies, something the version without carriage does not offer.

• Lines with several labelling points: the carriage allows the unit to be repositioned.
• Food industry: traceability and consumer information labels.
• Production with long-life labels: thermal transfer with ribbon.
• Fast-moving production: direct thermal, with no ink consumable.
• Packing rooms: piston application or air as an option.

Technical specifications

Brand and model	Dibal LA-4540 TD (with carriage)
Printing	Thermal transfer or direct thermal
Print head	4″
Applicator	Piston; air applicator optional
Output	100 labels/minute with H60 x L60 mm labels
Carriage	Yes
Labelling modes	Fixed or variable weight-price
Traceability	Generic traceability on label
Labelling regulations	Adapted to comply with Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
Barcodes	EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, CODE 128, ITF-14, QR code, GS1 Datamatrix and GS1 Databar (up to 4 per label)

Traceability: what Article 18 requires you to record

Article 18 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 establishes that every food business operator must be able to identify who supplied each raw material and to whom each product has been supplied, and make that information available to the authorities. It is the “one step back, one step forward” principle, and in practice relies on a batch that unambiguously identifies each lot.

The label is where that batch becomes visible and travels with the product. That is why it matters that the unit generates generic traceability on the label and supports up to four barcodes, including GS1 Datamatrix and GS1 Databar: those symbologies make it possible to encode the trade identifier together with the batch and date in a single code, which is then read during a product recall without having to rebuild records by hand.

What is supplied

• One Dibal LA-4540 TD automatic labeller with carriage.
• 4″ print head and piston applicator.
• Air applicator available as an option, on request.
• Bernad® after-sales service with our own workshops.

Frequently asked questions

What does the carriage offer?

It allows the unit to be moved and positioned on the line instead of being anchored at a fixed point. It is useful when the labelling position changes according to the product or when the machine must be removed for cleaning or maintenance.

What is the difference from the version without carriage?

Besides the carriage itself, this version can print by thermal transfer or direct thermal, whereas the version without carriage works only in direct thermal. If the label must withstand cold storage, moisture or rubbing, thermal transfer with ribbon is the right choice.

What does the output of 100 labels/minute depend on?

It is the figure measured with 60 x 60 mm labels. With longer labels the rate drops, because printing time increases with the length of the design. Check the figure against the actual label format you will use.

When is the air applicator advisable?

When the surface is irregular, delicate or does not accept contact with the piston, for example a stretched film that would wrinkle. It applies the label by blowing, without touching the product. It is an option, not standard.

What is a 4″ print head?

It indicates the useful print width of the thermal head, about 100 mm. It determines the widest label that can be printed; the length is limited by the label format and the design itself.

Other labellers and equipment

• Dibal LA-4540 TD automatic labeller without carriage: fixed version, direct thermal only.
• Dibal CLS-4500 automatic labeller: in-line weighing and labels up to 340 mm.
• Dibal LS-4500 automatic labeller: high speed, up to 250 ppm.
• Dibal LP-5400 IVT labeller: equipment for processing kitchens and back rooms.