What is the CE-31W Wipe-On Label Applicator?

The CE-31W is an industrial-grade automatic wipe-on label applicator from Cleveland Equipment. It mounts over a conveyor and applies pressure-sensitive labels to products as they pass underneath. A product photo eye triggers each label, and a brush wipes the label onto the surface as the product moves. It has a solid steel frame, solid-state electronics and a brushless DC motor, and its compact footprint fits tight production lines. For a foot-switch-operated alternative that presses labels straight down, see the CE-31T Tamp Label Applicator.

How does a wipe-on label applicator like the CE-31W work?

The CE-31W labels products on a moving conveyor automatically: A product photo eye detects each item as it approaches. After an adjustable detection delay, the applicator dispenses a label off the peel plate at the same speed as the product. The leading edge of the label sticks to the product, and the brush wipes the rest of the label flat as the product moves past. A label photo eye stops the web at the next label gap, ready for the next product. The backing liner winds onto the waste rewind shaft. Because it runs automatically, no operator is needed to trigger each label.

How fast is the CE-31W label applicator?

The CE-31W dispenses labels at a web speed of up to 500" per minute. Your actual output in products per minute depends on your conveyor speed, label length and the spacing between products. The label speed dial lets you match the dispensing speed to your conveyor speed so labels go on smooth and wrinkle-free.

What label sizes and label rolls does the CE-31W accept?

The CE-31W applies labels from 1/2" × 1/2" up to 5" wide and 15" long. It accepts label rolls on 1" or 3" cores with an outer diameter up to 12". Labels need a gap between them on the liner so the photo eye can detect each one. Clear labels need the optional clear label photo cell.

What are the CE-31W's power and mounting requirements?

The CE-31W plugs directly into a grounded 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase outlet rated for 15 amps. Don't use an extension cord, because it can cause the labeler to run improperly. The machine must be mounted on a suitable stand using only its mounting holes; Cleveland Equipment offers an optional "T" base stand for positioning it over your conveyor. The CE-31W runs on electricity only, with no compressed air required, and ships at about 45 lbs.

How do you set label speed and product detection delay on the CE-31W?

Always set label speed first and label advance second on the CE-31W, because changing the speed changes the advance. Both dials are on top of the control housing: Label speed: increase it if products get pulled off the conveyor, drag back during labeling, or the backing paper pulls off the labeler. Decrease it if labels wrinkle. Product detection delay: start with the dial turned fully to "–", then turn it clockwise to add delay and move the label farther back on the product.

How do you load a new roll of labels on the CE-31W?

Loading labels on the CE-31W takes three steps: Thread the labels: remove the outer unwind disc, load the roll, and replace the disc. Run the web under the first idler roller, through the photo eye, and between the roller and the top of the peel plate. Pull it back under the peel plate, under the last idler roller, and over the drive roller. Run it down between the drive roller and the spring-loaded pinch roller, then up to the waste wind shaft and clip it in place. Teach the photo eye: remove one label, place only the liner in the eye, and hold "Normal" for 3 seconds. Do this with every new roll. Set the label advance: turn the label advance dial fully to "–", then turn it slightly toward "+" until one full label dispenses and the next gap stops at the peel edge.

How do you fix wrinkled labels or liner rewind problems on the CE-31W?

Most CE-31W problems can be fixed with a quick adjustment: Wrinkled labels: lower the label speed. Products pulled or dragged: raise the label speed to match the conveyor. Labels stop in the wrong place: re-teach the photo eye, then reset the label advance after setting the speed. Waste liner not rolling up: loosen the adjustment bolt and turn the rewind belt tensioner toward "+". Liner breaking or stalling the applicator: turn the tensioner toward "–" to reduce tension.

How do you clean and maintain the CE-31W?

Routine CE-31W maintenance includes: Idler rollers: clean them with mild detergent or isopropyl alcohol, and check for wear every 500 hours. Photo eye: check it each time you rethread, and wipe it with a damp cloth. Don't use isopropyl alcohol on it. Pinch roller and drive shaft: inspect them for debris each time you rethread, and remove adhesive buildup with isopropyl alcohol. Never use a knife or sharp tool on the roller. Peel plate and brush: check for adhesive buildup each time you rethread, and check the peel edge for wear every 500 hours.

What accessories and spare parts are available for the CE-31W?

Optional CE-31W accessories include a clear label photo cell, a "T" base stand and a label counter. Recommended spare parts to keep on hand are: Pinch roller and drive V-belt Motor and circuit board Photo cell label sensor Unwind discs and felt washer Main fuse and peel edge cover Torsion springs For parts, accessories and technical support, contact Cleveland Equipment at 540 Tasman Street, Madison, WI 53714. Call 866-410-6875 or email sales@clevelandequipment.com.

CE-31W Automatic Wipe-On Label Applicator*

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CE-31W Automatic Wipe-On Label Applicator*

The CE-31W automatically wipes pressure-sensitive labels onto products as they pass underneath on a conveyor. A product photo eye triggers label dispensing, and a brush wipes the label onto the moving surface.

Label sizes: 1/2 x 1/2 inch to 5 x 15 inches. Maximum label web speed: 500 inches per minute, not products per minute. Electrical requirements: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase.

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The CE-31W Automatic Wipe-On Label Applicator automatically applies pressure-sensitive labels to products as they pass underneath it on a conveyor. The applicator dispenses a label, and a brush wipes the label onto the moving product's surface. This is a wipe-on labeling system, not a tamp-on applicator that presses a label down with a reciprocating head.

How automatic wipe-on labeling works

Positioned over a conveyor, the CE-31W uses a product photo eye to detect an approaching item and trigger label dispensing. The label's leading edge contacts the product, and the brush wipes the rest of the label onto the surface as the product passes beneath the applicator. The used backing liner collects on the waste rewind. Once set up for the application, each passing product triggers its label automatically, without an operator pressing a foot switch for every cycle.

Built for conveyor-fed product labeling

The compact CE-31W provides an industrial-grade labeling head for production lines where installation space is limited. Its brushless DC motor offers label web speeds up to 500 inches per minute. Match the dispensing speed to product travel for the application. Actual products per minute depend on conveyor speed, label length, and product spacing; 500 inches per minute is label web speed, not 500 products per minute.

Automatic product detection: photo-eye triggering starts label application as products approach.
Wipe-on application: a brush smooths the label onto the product as it moves underneath.
Flexible label range: accommodates labels from 1/2 x 1/2 inch to 5 x 15 inches.
Industrial construction: solid steel frame, solid-state electronics, and a brushless DC motor.

CE-31W specifications

Machine type: automatic wipe-on label applicator
Application method: brush wipes label onto the moving product
Product presentation: conveyor-fed products passing under the applicator
Maximum label web speed: 500 inches per minute
Minimum label size: 1/2 x 1/2 inch
Maximum label size: 5 inches wide x 15 inches long
Maximum label roll diameter: 12 inches
Label roll core diameter: 1 or 3 inches
Motor: brushless DC
Construction: solid steel frame with solid-state electronics
Shipping weight: 45 lb
Electrical requirements: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase

Optional accessories

Clear label photo cell for transparent labels
T-base stand for positioning the applicator over a conveyor
Label counter

For help matching the CE-31W to your line, provide your product dimensions, label size and material, conveyor speed, and desired label location. These details help determine the appropriate mounting position and labeling setup.

Specifications

Model: CE-31W. Type: automatic wipe-on label applicator. Method: brush wipes pressure-sensitive labels onto products passing underneath on a conveyor. Trigger: product photo eye.

Maximum label web speed: 500 inches per minute. Actual product throughput depends on conveyor speed, label length, and product spacing. Minimum label size: 1/2 x 1/2 inch. Maximum label size: 5 inches wide x 15 inches long.

Maximum roll diameter: 12 inches. Core diameter: 1 or 3 inches. Motor: brushless DC. Frame: solid steel. Controls: solid-state electronics. Shipping weight: 45 lb. Electrical requirements: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase.

Optional accessories: clear label photo cell, T-base stand, and label counter.

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