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Advanced Labelling Systems (ALS), the labelling machinery supplier, is launching the ALS 306 at PPMA 2008.

The Oxfordshire firm said the machine uses three heavy-duty precision stepper motors: one for the powered unwind, one for dispensing and the third for rewind.

The synchronised 'push-pull' configuration of the drives allows for a constant web tension, so that all types of label materials can be handled at speeds of up to 60 metres a minute.

The braked unwind holds a 400mm diameter roll and can be placed in four possible positions when integrated on a production line.

The labeller consists of two easily removable modules: one for label dispensing and the other for rewinding. By undoing five screws, each module lifts straight out without needing to disconnect any wires or clips.

ALS sales and marketing director Phil Donaldson said the ALS 306 will go into full-scale production at the end of this month and will be "competitively" priced.

ALS will be in Hall 5 at stand B10 at the PPMA Show, which runs from 30 September to 2 October at the NEC in Birmingham.