Bundling labels with banding
Looking for a way to create secure label bundles without damaging your product or using excessive packaging material?
Banding offers a smarter and future-ready bundling solution for bundling stacks of labels.
Curious to learn more?
Why banding is ideal for bundling labels
Banding applies a controlled amount of tension around the label stack, creating a secure bundle without damaging the labels.
Because the banding material remains flexible and soft, it conforms to the product while protecting the edges and surfaces of the labels.
Reduce packaging material compared to shrink wrap
Compared to shrink wrapping, banding uses only a narrow band to secure the stack.
This helps:
- reduce packaging waste
- lower material consumption
- simplify packaging structures
- improve sustainability performance
Instead of fully wrapping the product, only the amount of material required to secure the stack is used.
Lower energy consumption during packaging
Unlike shrink wrapping, banding does not require heat tunnels.
Heat tunnels consume significant amounts of energy to shrink film around products.
Banding eliminates this process.
Benefits include:
- lower energy consumption
- reduced operating costs
- less heat generation in production environments
- more sustainable packaging operations
For companies looking to improve production efficiency and reduce their environmental footprint, banding offers a highly energy efficient alternative.
Bundle every type of label
Bandall banding solutions are suitable for virtually every label type.
Applications include:
- straight labels
- die cut labels
- in mould labels
- tax labels
- narrow labels
- small labels
- promotional labels
- irregular label formats
Optional measuring systems allow automatic bundling of mixed stack heights and different label dimensions.
Bundling in-mould labels (IML)
In mould labels are among the most challenging products to bundle due to their thin construction and irregular shapes.
A kissing conveyor system provides continuous support underneath the label stack during transport and banding. This keeps short and delicate labels stable, ensures accurate positioning and helps prevent damage throughout the bundling process.
As a result, manufacturers can create secure and consistent IML bundles without the need for cardboard support plates.
Frequently asked questions
How can labels be bundled without damage?
Banding applies controlled tension around the label stack, creating secure bundles without crushing, bending or marking the labels.
What is an alternative to shrink wrapping labels?
Banding is an effective alternative to shrink wrapping because it uses significantly less packaging material and does not require a heat tunnel.
Why is banding suitable for thin labels?
Banding material is flexible and soft, allowing it to conform to delicate label stacks while maintaining bundle stability and product protection.
Can in mould labels be bundled automatically?
Yes. Specialized Bandall systems are designed specifically for automated bundling of in mould labels and other delicate label formats.
Does banding use less energy than shrink wrapping?
Yes. Banding does not require a heat tunnel, resulting in significantly lower energy consumption compared to shrink wrapping systems.
Which types of labels can be bundled with banding?
Banding is suitable for straight labels, die cut labels, in mould labels, tax labels, narrow labels and many other label formats.