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LabelHERO-P – Inline 100% Inspection System for Printing Presses
100% Quality Control, Inline & Real-Time
Designed for flexo, letterpress, and digital presses, the LabelHERO-P provides inline 100% inspection of labels and narrow-web applications.
Objective: waste reduction, lower production costs, and improved efficiency.
Key Strengths
Inspection Power
- Reliable detection of all defect types: missing print, spots, misregistration, color variation, die-cut/embossing errors, variable codes, etc.
- Compatible with all substrates, including transparent, metallic, and clear-on-clear.
Simplicity & Speed
- Zero waste at startup: only one reference image needed.
- Auto-setup, stored tolerances, intuitive interface for easy operator use.
Quality Analysis & Reporting
- Detailed report after each job: statistics, defect images, defect maps.
- Data archived for up to 6 months for continuous improvement.
All-in-One Control
- Real-time alarms & pixel-level monitoring.
- Integrated live web monitoring → no extra investment required.
Main Specifications
- Applications: cosmetics, food, beverages, pharma, wine & spirits, healthcare.
- Materials: opaque, transparent, metallic, clear-on-clear.
- Available widths: 330 mm, 450 mm, 520 mm (others on request).
- Max. speed: 200 m/min.
- Detected defects:
- Standard: spots, missing print, misregistration, cutting errors, color variations, etc.
- 3D (optional): bubbles, scratches, glue excess, varnish/lamination defects.
- Options: variable data inspection, color management, PDF comparison, workflow integration.
Sales Summary
The LabelHERO-P combines performance, simplicity, and versatility. It is the ideal solution for printers requiring zero-defect quality with a fast ROI.
LabelHERO-F – Offline Final Quality Inspection on Rewinders
100% End-of-Line Quality Control
Integrated with a rewinder, the LabelHERO-F ensures 100% quality inspection on finished rolls, providing a final check before delivery. This reduces customer rejections and complaints. With speeds up to 300 m/min, it optimizes production efficiency while detecting all printing, 3D, and variable data defects: missing print, spots, misregistration, broken text, color variation, bubbles, scratches, glue excess, etc.
LUSTER also supplies its own slitter rewinders to deliver a fully supported all-in-one platform.
Key Features
High Inspection Performance
- True 100% inspection of all printing and 3D defects (varnish, coating, lamination).
- Effective inspection of clear-on-clear, reflective, and other challenging labels.
Easy-to-Change Optical System
- Unique “drawer” design for quick change of light sources and cameras.
- Maximum adaptability to different substrates and products.
Advanced Integrated Functions
- Defect classification.
- Color management.
- Variable data inspection.
- PDF job proof.
Ease of Use
- Only one master image required.
- Inspection can start from meter zero.
- Automatic setup functions for simplified operation.
- Job data saved and re-usable for repeat runs.
Technical Specifications
- Applications: cosmetics & personal care, food, healthcare, beverages, wine & premium drinks, pharma, other narrow-web labels.
- Materials: opaque, transparent, reflective, clear-on-clear.
- Defects detected:
- Standard: spots, ink drops, missing print, misregistration, improper die-cut/stamping, broken text, color variation, foreign objects.
- 3D: bubbles, scratches, glue excess, varnish/coating errors.
- Available widths: 330 mm, 370 mm, 450 mm, 520 mm.
- Camera options: 4K & 8K color or mono line-scan cameras.
- Variable data inspection (optional):
- Barcodes (CODE128, CODE39, CODE93, EAN8/13, UPCA/E, ITF, CODABAR).
- 2D codes (QR, DataMatrix, PDF417).
- OCR, OCV, sequence numbers.
- Other modules:
- Light & sound alarm.
- Quality reports & analytics.
- Variable data inspection (optional).
- Color monitoring (optional).
- PDF job proof (optional).
- Workflow system.
Sales Summary:
The LabelHERO-F is the perfect solution for end-of-line quality assurance, ensuring 100% compliant rolls, reducing non-quality costs, and strengthening customer trust.
LabelTANK-220T – Table Top Inspection Rewinder
Developed and manufactured by LUSTER, the LabelTANK-220T series is an innovative all-in-one solution specifically designed for the inspection of short-run narrow web labels and electronic labels.
Key advantages:
- Simple operation.
- Accurate quality control.
- Short web path.
- Compact footprint.
It effectively replaces manual checking, increases productivity, and reduces waste during roll change and machine adjustment.
The rewinder is full-servo driven, ensuring precision, long lifetime, and low maintenance. Integrated with LUSTER’s inspection system and touch-screen HMI, it delivers intuitive use and precise defect stop.
Key Features
Compact Size & Short Web Path
- Dimensions approx. 1 m × 1 m × 1 m – easy installation, fast setup, space saving.
- 2 m web path – reduces operation time and material waste.
Fully Integrated Inspection
- 100% quality control with LUSTER’s system.
- Detects printing defects: spots, registration, color variation, missing print.
- Variable code defects.
Intuitive Use
- Touch-screen HMI.
- Inspection software & machine control on one screen.
- Clear, operator-friendly interface.
Multifunction Rewinding Solution
- Precise stop on defect.
- Bi-directional web path.
- Label & meter counting.
- “Rewinding – Inspection – Defect Removal – Delivery” in one cycle.
Technical Specifications
- Applications: beauty & personal care, food, healthcare, beverages, wine & premium drinks, pharma, other narrow-web labels.
- Defects: missing print, spots, ink spots, deckle edge, misregistration, stamping/die-cut errors, color variation.
- Inspection performance:
- Max. width: 220 mm
- Max. speed: 50 m/min
- Min. defect size: 0.1 mm
- Registration accuracy: 0.1 mm
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit, English
- Table Top Rewinder:
- Width: 25–220 mm (core > 25 mm).
- Mechanical speed (without inspection): 200 m/min.
- Mandrels: 3” air expanding.
- Web path: 2 m.
- Dimensions: 1100 × 1100 × 1200 mm.
- Motors: full servo.
- Operation: bi-directional.
Sales Summary
The LabelTANK-220T is a compact, precise, and efficient solution for 100% quality inspection of short-run narrow-web labels. With its short web path, high accuracy (0.1 mm), and intuitive use, it ensures faster setup, less waste, and improved quality control.
LabelTANK-330 – Slitter Rewinder with 100% LUSTER Inspection
Slitter Rewinder Specifications
- Web width: 40–330 mm.
- Substrates: paper (100–320 µm), film (≥ 40 µm).
- Max. speed: 200 m/min.
- Max. unwind Ø: 700 mm.
- Max. rewind Ø: 450 mm (upper/lower).
- Mandrels: 3” air expanding.
- Rewind accuracy: ±0.2 mm.
- Web guiding: 2 BST units (unwind + rewind).
- Slitting: 10 shear blades (±0.2 mm).
- Defect stop accuracy: ±70 mm.
- Counting: meter & label (Leuze photoelectric sensor – Germany).
- Waste handling: nip roller & inspection table with clamps.
- Tension control: 15–120 N, ±5 N.
Components
- 4 servos (Inovance).
- Siemens HMI touch screen.
- Schneider electric components.
- NSK gears & bearings (Japan).
- Dimensions: 2340 × 1350 × 1200 mm.
- Weight: ~2.2 t.
- Power: 380 V, 50 Hz.
Inspection Vision System – LabelHERO-330-F-Mp8k1
- Max. inspection width: 330 mm.
- Max. inspection speed: 160 m/min.
- Min. defect size: 0.03 mm².
- Misregistration: ≥ 0.1 mm.
- Color deviation: ΔE ≥ 3.
- OS: Windows 10, multilingual (EN/FR/CN).
Defects Detected
- Standard: spots, ink spots, missing print, misregistration, die-cut/stamping errors, broken text, color variation, foreign objects.
- 3D: bubbles, scratches, glue excess, varnish/lamination defects.
Modules Included
- Vision Print 7 software (EN/FR/CN): general defects, die-cut, text, reports, ColorHERO.
- Imaging: 8K RGB line-scan camera, high-speed optics, LED + backlight.
- Processing: high-speed acquisition card, 2 TB industrial PC.
- Control: 2K encoder, LED/camera power, control cabinet.
- Add-ons:
- Dual monitors (32” HD + web viewer).
- Light/sound alarm.
- Industrial air conditioner.
- UPS.
- Standard tool kit.
Sales Summary
The LabelTANK-330 combines slitting, rewinding, and 100% inspection with 8K camera. With BST guiding, Inovance servos, and Vision Print 7 (with ColorHERO), it delivers extreme precision (0.03 mm²), color monitoring (ΔE), and high productivity (200 m/min).
Perfect for pharma, cosmetics, wine & spirits, and food markets.