Automatic Labeling Machine For Small-Diameter Vials and Test Tubes that protects patients and speeds your line
Your labels carry critical data. Because labs move fast and doses matter, every code must print clearly and land in the right place. Therefore your team needs a stable, precise system that handles tiny diameters without skew, so batches finish on time and audits go smoothly.
Quadrel Labeling Systems builds the Automatic Labeling Machine For Small-Diameter Vials and Test Tubes for wrap and flag applications in regulated and research settings. We stabilize each container, we control tension, and we verify print and placement. As a result, you keep accuracy high, you cut rework, and you ship with confidence.
Quick answer: The Automatic Labeling Machine For Small-Diameter Vials and Test Tubes prints, applies, and verifies pressure-sensitive labels on 1–3 mL vials, cryo tubes, microtubes, and test tubes. It supports serialization, OCR/OCV, barcode grading, and fail-safe rejects, so your records stay complete.
This technically advanced vial and ampule labeler is serialization-ready, designed specifically for the needs of tier 1 pharmaceutical companies. Features include laser imprinting of date and lot codes, vision system and full validation package. Additional features include Allen Bradley PLC control, PanelView color touchscreen, servo driven applicators.
This is Quadrel’s premium inline pharmaceutical labeling system and features environmentally protected overhead controls, full vision system, Allen Bradley PLC, PanelView color touchscreen, as well as servo driven applicators and product handling. Additional features include internationally compliant guarding and stainless steel construction.
This custom pharmaceutical labeling system features rotary infeed tray and product accumulation system. It is designed specifically for small diameter glass vials and ampules at speeds up to 300 products per minute. Additional features include full vision system, Allen Bradley PLC control, PanelView color touchscreen and validation package.
What this solution does (in plain language)
This system feeds tiny cylindrical containers, sets spacing, and applies a wrap or flag label under controlled pressure. Because very small diameters tend to wobble, the machine stabilizes each unit before application. It then inspects print and position; consequently, any failure exits via a verified reject. In addition, the HMI records counts and alarms, so QA reviews move faster.
Who benefits from this machine
- Biotech and vaccine teams labeling 1–3 mL vials
- Clinical labs labeling microtubes and test tubes
- CDMOs and sterile fill-finish lines with mixed SKUs
- Diagnostics and life-science groups running short batches
These teams choose an Automatic Labeling Machine For Small-Diameter Vials and Test Tubes because they need speed and control at the same time. Moreover, they want simple changeovers, so small runs stay efficient.
Containers and label formats you can run
- Glass or polymer vials, 8–16 mm diameter typical
- Cryogenic tubes and microtubes with conical bases
- Small test tubes for sample tracking
- Wraparound labels for tight print zones
- Flag labels for extra data space on tiny formats
- Clear, matte, or paper stocks; cryo-grade and chemical-resistant films
One platform covers wrap and flag, so you match the label to the use case. In addition, you avoid buying separate machines for similar diameters.
How it works (step by step)
- Feed: The infeed sets a steady gap and centers each vial, so handling stays gentle and predictable.
- Stabilize: Guides and belts hold tiny diameters firmly; therefore the container does not yaw or roll.
- Print: The coder adds date, lot, serial, or UDI; consequently each unit carries a clear ID.
- Apply: The head dispenses and wipes the label with tuned pressure, so edges stay flat and flags fold cleanly.
- Inspect: Vision checks presence, position, OCR/OCV, and 1D/2D code grade, because legibility protects patients.
- Reject: The station removes any failure and confirms removal; therefore no bad unit reaches pack-off.
- Record: The HMI logs results and alarms; as a result, audits and investigations move faster.
Why choose Quadrel
- Precision on tiny diameters: Servo control and stabilization reduce skew, so wrap lines meet exactly.
- Serialization-ready: Print and verify unique IDs inline; therefore traceability remains intact.
- Rapid changeovers: Tool-less guides and saved recipes cut downtime, so small lots stay profitable.
- Clean design: Smooth, easy-to-wipe surfaces support GMP cleaning; consequently hygiene steps stay quick.
- IQ/OQ documentation: Validation support helps your QA team move efficiently.
Compliance and data integrity
Regulated teams need clear records. We support user roles, electronic logs, and secure backups when specified. We do not provide legal advice; however, we align the Automatic Labeling Machine For Small-Diameter Vials and Test Tubes with your quality plan. Therefore you reduce risk during audits. In addition, we help choose label materials that tolerate refrigeration, freezing, alcohol wipes, and autoclave cycles when required.
Specs snapshot
| Container types | 1–3 mL vials, cryo tubes, microtubes, small test tubes (glass or polymer) |
|---|---|
| Label styles | Wraparound and flag; clear, matte, paper; cryo-grade and solvent-resistant films |
| Coding | Thermal transfer or laser for date/lot/serial/UDI |
| Inspection | Presence, position, OCR/OCV, 1D/2D barcode grading |
| Reject | Fail-safe reject with confirmation and secure bin |
| Throughput | High-speed options; final rate depends on label size and inspection rules |
| Controls | PLC + HMI with recipe library; servo applicators |
| Construction | Stainless and coated components for easy cleaning |
| Docs | IQ/OQ package, user manuals, wiring and pneumatics diagrams |
Buying checklist
- List vial and tube diameters and target CPM, so we size stabilization correctly.
- Choose wrap or flag labels and materials, because stock affects wipe and dwell.
- Confirm print needs (date, lot, serial/UDI), so traceability stays complete.
- Define vision rules and barcode grades; therefore pass/fail stays objective.
- Plan reject logic and collection, so you prevent mix-ups downstream.
- Map line height, space, and signals, because integration details save install time.
FAQs
Can one system run multiple vial diameters?
Yes. We use tool-less guides and saved recipes, so operators switch sizes in minutes while placement stays consistent.
Will tiny wrap labels skew or wrinkle?
No, when set correctly. We stabilize the container and tune pressure; consequently the wrap line aligns and wrinkles stay low.
Can we print and verify serials in one pass?
Yes. You add coding and vision modules; therefore you print, read, grade, and record each ID inline.
Do you support cryogenic labels?
Yes. We apply cryo-grade films and tune wipe for cold or frost-prone surfaces, so labels hold after freezing.
How do we keep cleaning simple?
Open access and smooth surfaces allow fast wipe-downs; as a result, daily sanitation fits standard SOPs.
Does the system support IQ/OQ?
Yes. We provide documentation and execution support, so validation moves efficiently.
Line integration and growth
We connect upstream with fillers, cappers, or racks, and downstream with tray packers or cartoners. We share standard signals and data, so your MES and serialization server stay aligned. Moreover, we support future modules, therefore your investment scales with demand.
Request a custom quote
Send vial and tube sizes, label samples, and target speeds. Then share inspection rules and data needs. We return a clear configuration and pricing; consequently, you plan with confidence and go live on schedule.
Request a Custom Quote or call 440-602-4700.
About Quadrel Labeling Systems
We design and build labeling equipment in the USA. We focus on precision, uptime, and support, so regulated and research teams ship on time and protect data integrity.
Author: Quadrel Labeling Systems — Packaging Engineers and Applications Specialists with hands-on experience in vial and tube labeling, vision inspection, and fast changeovers.