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Since 1991, ALTECH has designed and manufactured industrial labelling machinery and material identification systems. Labelling machines used in over 50 countries by multinationals, big companies and SMEs in food & beverage, chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and component industries.

**Product Catalog:**

**Label Applicators:**
- **ALstep** – Economical label applicator (low-cost, reliable, compact)
- **ALritma** – High performance label applicator
- **ALritma X** – High speed labeller

**Realtime Print & Apply:**
- **ALcode** – Print and apply labelling machine for industry (interfaces with computer, applies to stationary or moving products)
- **ALcode P** – Pallet labeller (A5 format, up to 120 pallets/h, front/side/3-side)
- **ALcode LT** – Economical print & apply labelling system (compact, low-cost)
- **ALstep T** – Print & Apply label applicator economical version
- **ALritma T** – High performance, high speed print & apply

**Labelling Systems:**
- **ALline C** – Wraparound labelling system (cylindrical packages)
- **ALline E** – Front & back labelling machine
- **ALline Special** – Special labelling solutions
- **ALbelt** – Open base labelling machine
- **ALbelt C** – Economical wraparound labelling machine
- **ALbelt two sections** – Base, top & bottom labelling machine

**Pharmaceutical Labellers (ALpharma line):**
- **ALpharma A** – Vials and ampoules labelling machine
- **ALpharma B** – Pharmaceutical boxes labellers
- **ALpharma C** – Wrap-around labelling machine
- **ALpharma CH** – Horizontal test tubes and vials labelling machine

**Other:**
- **ALmatic** – Semi automatic labellers
- Industrial thermal printer SATO CL4NX
- Thermal transfer printer ribbons
- Dispenser for self-adhesive labels
- Rewinders/unwinders of self-adhesive labels
- Counter Check for self-adhesive labels

**ALline C Details:**
- Wraparound labels on cylindrical packages (plastic, glass, metal bottles, jars)
- Performance: 80-200 pcs/min standard, up to 300 pcs/min in dedicated configs
- Conveyor options: slatted (plastic/steel) or belt types
- Applications: partial/complete wraparound, in-phase labelling, tamper-proof seals, taper labelling, non-stop high speed
- Can equip dry, hot, or thermal transfer printing (SATO) for expiry dates, barcodes

**ALline E Details:**
- Front/back labelling for elliptical or rectangular products
- Performance: up to 500 pcs/min
- Can accommodate two or more opposing ALritma applicators
- Can integrate wraparound units from ALline C for cylindrical products
- Options: multiple labels, front/back/corner, tamper-proof seals, partial/complete wraparound, non-stop high speed

**ALline Special Details:**
- Custom configurations: multiple labelling positions, corner tamper-proof seals, unstable cylindrical products, oversized unwinders, NON-STOP with automatic head activation
- Microprocessor with stored format parameters, minimized mechanical adjustments
- Optional: precision head adjustment, batch/expiry markers, rotary infeed/outfeed tables, product flow monitoring, label application confirmation with auto expulsion

**ALbelt Details:**
- Simplified linear labelling system, open and compact, economical
- Top and side labelling for flat products (cases, boxes, cans)
- Houses conveyor + ALstep or ALritma applicator
- Low turnkey price, compatible with various ALTECH configurations

**ALpharma Line Details:**
- ALpharma A: Vials and ampoules, tray-to-tray, in-the-star-wheel, up to 150 products/min
- ALpharma B: Integrated system for shaped cases, bar code labels and tamper-evident labels, up to 200 products/min
- ALpharma C: In-line wraparound for small cylindrical bottles, up to 250 products/min
- ALpharma CH: Horizontal labelling for slim products (test tubes), idle roller conveyor, available with automatic loader

**ALmatic Details:**
- Semi-automatic, operator places product and activates lever
- For plastic, glass, metal bottles, phials, pots
- Label width up to 200mm
- Cylindrical products 12-110mm diameter (ALmatic C)
- Flat/elliptical (ALmatic E)
- Uses ALstep or ALritma heads (same head can be reused in future automatic system)
- Optional thermal transfer printer for variable data

**ALritma X (High Speed Labeller) Details:**
- Unwind unit 400mm diameter, powerful rewinder
- Stepper motor: 40 m/min standard, 90 m/min with HP kit
- HP version: up to 900 labels/min, push-pull web drive
- Available for 100mm and 200mm label widths
- IP55 rated machine body
- Touchscreen interface, 40 format memory
- Features: cantilevered rollers, double-action pre-unwinding, push-pull drive, ultrasound sensors, expanding mandrel

## Factronics Brain Notes

- **Complete Labeling Portfolio:** AlTech offers everything from basic applicators to full integrated systems — Factronics can address any labeling need
- **Pharma Expertise:** ALpharma line is purpose-built for pharma — a key Factronics differentiator when targeting pharmaceutical customers
- **Modularity is a Sales Advantage:** Same labeling head (ALstep/ALritma) can start in an ALmatic semi-auto and later move to an ALline C or ALline E — protects customer investment
- **Speed Ranges for Tiered Offerings:**
  - Entry: ALstep (economical)
  - Mid: ALritma (performance)
  - High: ALritma X (ultra-high speed)
- **Print & Apply Capabilities:** ALcode series enables real-time variable data printing — critical for traceability, regulatory compliance, barcoding
- **Wraparound & Front/Back:** Two most common labeling needs in food/bev, pharma, cosmetics — AlTech covers both
- **ALbelt for Case/Box Labeling:** Addresses secondary packaging needs after primary labeling
- **Technical Specs to Note:** IP55 (washdown environments), 500 pcs/min top speed, 900 labels/min applicator speed, 100 product recipe storage