Nordson Corporation

Huf H&uuml;lsbeck & F&uuml;rst Gmbh & Co. Kg

Reinhard Rettig

Eric Lingier

In one aspect, a vacuum drum assembly for use with a labeling apparatus includes apertures for supporting labels on an outer surface using vacuum pressure. The vacuum drum assembly may include air distributors for providing vacuum pressure to selected apertures to accommodate various lengths or widths of labels. The vacuum drum assembly may also be adjustable to vary the spacing between apertures to accommodate various lengths of labels.

Apparatus and methods for dispensing adhesive to labels

The invention relates to a device for fixing an insert ( ) in an opening of a carrier. The opening is defined by a and second carrier edge ( ). First and second edge areas ( ) appurtenant thereto and pertaining to the insert ( ) are pressed against the opening in the case of fixing. According to the invention, the two edge areas of the insert ( ) can be fixed essentially free from backlash and by means of a clamping device that consists of two clamping strips ( ) which, preferably in a connected configuration, embrace the shell-shaped housing ( ) in a waist-like manner.

Growing community of inventors

Gevelsberg, Germany

Reinhard Rettig