Used Labelling Machine Suppliers & Dealers
Find used and refurbished labelling machine suppliers and dealers on Towobo. Compare used pressure-sensitive label applicators, used OPP hot-glue labellers, used sleeve labelling machines, and used front-and-back labellers — for bottles, jars, tubs, and other containers on beverage, food, and consumer goods packaging lines.
Used labelling machines — types and availability
Labelling machines are one of the most commonly available categories of used packaging equipment on the second-hand market, because labellers are changed frequently as brands update label formats, switch labelling technologies, or upgrade to higher-speed machines. Types of used labellers: used pressure-sensitive (self-adhesive) label applicators — the most common category; apply pre-printed self-adhesive labels from a reel; available for front, back, front-and-back, and wrap-around application; used OPP hot-glue (cold-glue) labellers — rotary labellers that apply cut OPP or paper labels with hot-melt or cold-glue adhesive; the standard for beverage (water, beer, juice) at high speed; OPP hot-glue labellers from Krones, KHS, and Sacmi are widely available used because beverage producers frequently upgrade; used sleeve labelling machines — apply full-body or partial PET-G shrink sleeves to bottles; available used from beverage lines switching from sleeve to wrap-around labels or from brand relaunches; used wet-glue (paper glue) labellers — rotary labellers applying pre-cut paper labels with wet starch or casein glue; standard for glass beer and wine bottles; used wrap-around labellers — apply a single label that wraps completely around the container. Key brands available used: Krones Contiroll and Starflex (OPP hot-glue); KAMA and SMI labellers; Sidel; Herma and Avery Dennison (pressure-sensitive); Langguth (cold-glue); Sleeve technology from PDC, Axon, Krones. Machines from Krones, KHS, and Sidel have the best parts availability and resale value.
Inspection and format compatibility
When buying a used labelling machine, the following inspection and compatibility checks are essential: label format compatibility — the machine's label width range, label length range, container diameter range, and label application method must all match the target application; a pressure-sensitive labeller originally set up for 70mm diameter round bottles can typically be adjusted for a range of diameters (50–120mm), but the adjustment range must be confirmed; OPP hot-glue labellers are designed around a specific bottle diameter and label size range — changing significantly from the original format requires new segmented tables, label carriers, and cut-off length; glue system condition — for hot-glue labellers, inspect the glue pot, glue rollers, and heated pipework for blockages, hardened glue, and leaks; the glue system is a common maintenance-intensive area on used labellers; servo drives and bottle handling — inspect bottle infeed star wheel, spacing screws, and bottle handling guides for wear; check rotary table speed range against the target application; integration with coding — many labellers have an integrated inkjet or laser coder for lot code and date coding; confirm whether the coding unit is included and functional; format changeover tooling — confirm all format tooling for the target bottle formats is included; missing tooling for specific formats significantly reduces the machine's usefulness and must be sourced separately or fabricated.
Frequently asked questions
What speed used labeller do I need for a 5,000 BPH bottling line?
For a 5,000 BPH bottling line, a labeller rated at 6,000–8,000 BPH provides adequate capacity with a safety margin. Labellers are typically the machine with the least buffering capacity on a bottling line — if the labeller falls behind, the line backs up quickly. Used pressure-sensitive labellers at this speed range are widely available and are mechanically straightforward — straightforward maintenance and format changeover. Used OPP hot-glue rotary labellers at 5,000–8,000 BPH are also widely available from beverage producers who have upgraded to higher speeds.
Can a used OPP hot-glue labeller run self-adhesive labels instead?
No. An OPP hot-glue rotary labeller is specifically designed for roll-fed OPP film labels applied with hot-melt glue — the label transport mechanism, glue station, and label cutting system are all specific to the OPP hot-glue process. A self-adhesive (pressure-sensitive) labeller is an entirely different machine type — it uses a label reel with pre-applied adhesive and a peel plate to dispense and apply labels. The two machine types are not interchangeable without a major rebuild. For a new label format, specify the required labelling technology (pressure-sensitive, OPP, sleeve, or cold-glue) and source a machine designed for that technology.
How long do used labelling machines last in production?
Well-maintained labelling machines from major manufacturers (Krones, KHS, Sidel, Sacmi) can last 20–30 years in production with appropriate maintenance, parts replacement, and control system updates. The mechanical components (cam mechanisms, bottle handling guides, rotary tables) are robust and long-lived; electronic components (PLC, servo drives) have a shorter service life and may need upgrading after 10–15 years. A used labeller from a reputable manufacturer that has been well-maintained and is 10–15 years old can provide many years of reliable service with appropriate ongoing maintenance. Request the machine's maintenance history and a list of recent repairs before purchase.
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