Project Guides / Equipment Selection

Choose equipment from the product and package—not a catalogue name.

Use this section to compare machine directions, identify the samples required for testing and prepare the details that can change the final configuration.

Questions These Guides Answer

Which machine direction matches the material, container, closure or label?
Which production-representative samples and drawings are required before testing?
How do line conditions and the slowest approved process affect achievable output?

Equipment Selection Articles

Equipment selection

How to Choose a Cosmetic Labeling Machine

The right labeling machine is determined by the approved container, label construction, placement and line conditions—not by the machine name alone. Use this guide to identify the most relevant starting direction before sample testing.

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