LABELING SOLUTIONS
Get Every Label Right, Every Time, At Full Production Speed
From single-bottle wrap-around runs to 250-products-a-minute top-and-bottom lines, Global Scales and System supplies, installs, and supports the complete HERMA labeling range across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Whatever your product shape, batch size, or line speed, there’s a HERMA machine built to apply labels with zero guesswork, so every unit that leaves your facility looks exactly the way your brand promised it would.
Labeling
At Global Scales and Systems Co. Ltd., we offer advanced labeling solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the food and beverages industry. Our systems ensure precise and consistent application of labels on bottles, jars, packets, and cartons, helping brands maintain a professional appearance and comply with regulatory requirements. From product details and barcodes to branding and nutritional information, our labeling machines deliver accuracy, speed, and durability.
We use advanced HERMA label applicators in our labeling solutions, ensuring fast, accurate, and consistent application across all packaging types.
Product Information
Global Scales & Systems brings advanced HERMA label applicators into our labeling solutions, giving GCC manufacturers fast, accurate, and consistent label application across every packaging type: bottles, cans, cartons, trays, tubs, and irregular-shaped containers alike. At the center of the range sits the HERMA 500, the applicator engine that powers every machine on this page. Built around it are three complete labeling systems, the wrap-around 152C, the top-only 452C, and the top-and-bottom 652C, each engineered for a different product profile but sharing the same German-built precision, tool-free changeovers, and modular parts architecture. As the authorized Mettler Toledo and HERMA partner for Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, GSS handles the full lifecycle: specification, installation, calibration, spares, and servicing, all from local offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Dubai.
Description
Mislabeled or misaligned product is one of the quietest profit leaks on a production line. It shows up as rework, recalls, rejected export shipments, and shelf presentation that undercuts everything your marketing team has built. The HERMA range solves this at the source. Every machine here uses the same core applicator technology (HERMA 500 or HERMA eco) with an automatic label sensor that detects the last label on the web and stops with sub-millimeter precision, so you don’t get missed labels, doubled-up labels, or drift that only shows up after the product has already shipped.
Format changes take minutes, not shifts, because side guides, peel plates, and conveyor widths adjust without tools. That matters directly to your bottom line when you’re running mixed SKUs on one line, since every minute spent on changeover is a minute the line isn’t earning. And because the entire HERMA range shares a common applicator and control logic, your operators only have to learn the system once. Put a technician who knows the 152C in front of a 652C and they’re productive within the hour, not after a week of retraining.
Whether you’re labeling cylindrical bottles for personal care, cartons for food and pharma, or cans for chemicals and lubricants, there’s a configuration in this range built for your product, and GSS will help you match the exact model to your line before you commit to a single riyal of capital spend.
Product Parameters
| Model | Labeling Type | Applicator | Capacity | Typical Product Size | Power Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERMA 500 | Standalone or OEM-integrated label applicator, any mounting position | HERMA 500 (self-contained unit) | Up to 200 m/min, or 2,000 labels/min, synchronized to product speed | Integrates into custom lines, robotic cells, or existing machinery | 220V AC or 110V AC, 1-phase |
| HERMA 152C | Wrap-around labeling for cylindrical products | HERMA 500 | Up to 200 products/min (belt) or 75 products/min (roller prism) | Ø30-150mm x H30-250mm (belt); Ø20-100mm x H30-250mm (prism) | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase (110V, 60Hz optional) |
| HERMA 452C | Top labeling only | HERMA eco or HERMA 500 | Up to 250 products/min | 30-300 x 50-250 x 50-150mm (L x W x H) | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase |
| HERMA Top & Bottom 652C | Top, bottom, or top-and-bottom in one pass | Two HERMA 500 units | Up to 250 products/min | 140-300 x 50-250 x 50-150mm (L x W x H, top+bottom mode) | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase |
Metric shown first. Imperial equivalents are listed in the detailed Product Specification tables below.
Product Features
- 4.3-inch color touchscreen HMI (HERMA 500-equipped machines) with rotatable display, so operators set up and monitor formats without hunting through menus
- FS03 automatic label sensor detects the last label on the web and halts with precision, eliminating missed labels, doubled feeds, and end-of-reel guesswork
- Tool-free format changeovers across the entire range, cutting SKU switchovers from hours to minutes
- Modular build architecture (Clean Design on the 152C) means every part is a standard building block, so upgrades and spares don’t require a custom rebuild or a long wait on parts
- Industry 4.0-ready connectivity: Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and Industrial Ethernet interfaces plug straight into your existing line control, no extra middleware needed
- Code-activated upgrades on the HERMA 500: unlock higher speeds or new functions remotely, with no hardware retrofit and no engineer visit
- Redundancy mode: pair two HERMA 500 units so the line keeps running through a reel change or a fault, with no separate PLC required, protecting your uptime numbers
- Roller prism precision (152C) removes spiral misalignment on round products, built for brands where shelf appearance can’t be negotiated on
- Two-in-one footprint (652C): top and bottom labeling in a single pass, cutting your floor space and station count versus running two separate machines
- Flat, curved, and recessed surface handling (452C, 652C) without re-engineering the peel plate for every new product
Components of Machines
| Component | Present On | Function |
|---|---|---|
| HERMA 500 (or HERMA eco) applicator unit | All models (152C, 452C: one unit; 652C: two units) | Unwinds, dispenses, and applies the label |
| Conveyor belt | 152C, 452C, 652C | Transports products through the labeling station |
| Adjustable product side guides | 152C, 452C, 652C | Keeps products aligned through the station, tool-free adjustment |
| FS03 label sensor (forked photoelectric or ultrasonic) | All models | Detects last label position for precise dispensing |
| Control panel with touchscreen HMI | All models | Format storage, diagnostics, and parameter control |
| Wrap-around belt and counterpressure plate | 152C (belt version) | Wraps and presses the label around cylindrical products |
| Roller-type separator or roller prism | 152C (prism version) | Corrects spiral misalignment for round products |
| Signal column (optional) | 152C, 452C, 652C | At-a-glance line status indicator |
| Product reject / outfeed jam check (optional) | 152C | Diverts or flags mislabeled units automatically |
| Printer integration point | All models | Accepts hot-foil or thermal transfer printers for variable data |
Product Specification
HERMA 500 (Label Applicator)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Labeling speed | 0-200 m/min in steps (30 / 50 / 80 / 150 / 200 m/min), up to 2,000 labels/min, synchronized to product speed |
| Label width | 80 / 160 / 240 / 320 mm (3.1″ / 6.3″ / 9.4″ / 12.6″) |
| Reel diameter | Standard 300mm (11.8″); optional 400 / 500 / 600mm (15.7″ / 19.7″ / 23.6″) — 600mm requires motorized winder |
| Core diameter | 76mm (3″) standard |
| Gap between labels | 2-3mm (0.08-0.11″) |
| Display | 4.3″ color touchscreen, rotatable in 90° steps |
| Drive technology | AC servo motor, control fully integrated in the unit |
| Interfaces | I/O, Industrial Ethernet, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC UA, CAN-Bus, Modbus TCP, master encoder, printer, transfer system, Power Out |
| Sensor | FS03 forked photoelectric sensor (reads transparent labels); ultrasonic sensor optional |
| Certification | CE standard; UL/CSA optional |
| Power supply | 220V AC (5A slow-blow) or 110V AC (10A slow-blow), 1-phase |
| Mounting | Left-hand or right-hand unit; vertical (V) or horizontal (H) orientation |
| Special function | Redundancy mode: two units auto-handoff at reel end or fault, no external PLC required |
HERMA 152C (Wrap-Around Labeler)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Labeling type | Wrap-around, cylindrical products |
| Applicator | HERMA 500 |
| Capacity | Up to 200 products/min (belt); up to 75 products/min (roller prism) |
| Product size, belt version | Ø30-150mm x H30-250mm (Ø1.2-5.9″ x H1.2-9.8″) |
| Product size, prism version | Ø20-100mm x H30-250mm (Ø0.8-3.9″ x H1.2-9.8″) |
| Conveyor belt | Width 100 or 150mm (3.9″ or 5.9″); length 1,540mm (60.6″) |
| Power supply | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase (110V, 60Hz, 1-phase optional) |
| Design | HERMA Clean Design: sealed holes, rounded corners, wash-down friendly |
| Printer integration | Hot-stamp or thermal transfer printer, optional |
HERMA 452C (Top Labeler)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Labeling type | Top labeling only |
| Applicator | HERMA eco (standard) or HERMA 500 (configurator upgrade) |
| Capacity | Up to 250 products/min |
| Product size (L x W x H) | 30-300 x 50-250 x 50-150mm (1.2-11.8″ x 2.0-9.8″ x 2.0-5.9″) |
| Label size (W x L) | 15-160 x 30-300mm (0.6-6.3″ x 1.2-11.8″) |
| Power supply | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase |
| Compressed air | 6 bar (optional, for select accessories) |
| Sensor | FS03 automatic last-label detection |
| Surface compatibility | Flat, uneven, or recessed surfaces via interchangeable peel plates |
HERMA Top & Bottom 652C
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Labeling type | Top, bottom, or top-and-bottom in one pass |
| Applicator | Two HERMA 500 units |
| Capacity | Up to 250 products/min |
| Product size, top only (L x W x H) | 30-300 x 50-250 x 50-150mm (1.2-11.8″ x 2.0-9.8″ x 2.0-5.9″) |
| Product size, bottom only (L x W x H) | 140-300 x 50-250 x 50-200mm (5.5-11.8″ x 2.0-9.8″ x 2.0-7.9″) |
| Product size, top+bottom (L x W x H) | 140-300 x 50-250 x 50-150mm (5.5-11.8″ x 2.0-9.8″ x 2.0-5.9″) |
| Label size, top (W x L) | 15-160 x 30-300mm (0.6-6.3″ x 1.2-11.8″) |
| Label size, bottom (W x L) | 15-120 x 30-300mm (0.6-4.7″ x 1.2-11.8″) |
| Power supply | 230V, 50Hz, 1-phase |
| Compressed air | 6 bar (optional, for select modules) |
| Sensor | FS03 automatic last-label detection |
| Printer integration | Hot-foil printer, optional |
FAQ
What’s the actual difference between the HERMA 500, 152C, 452C, and 652C?
The HERMA 500 is the applicator itself, the engine that unwinds, senses, and dispenses labels. The 152C, 452C, and 652C are complete labeling machines built around that same applicator (or two of them, in the 652C’s case), each configured for a specific label placement: wrap-around, top-only, or top-and-bottom.
Can one machine run more than one product shape or size?
Yes. Every model in this range uses tool-free adjustments for side guides, conveyor width, and peel plates, so you can move between SKUs within the machine’s stated product size range without swapping hardware.
How fast is a changeover between product runs?
Format switches typically take minutes on all four models, since HERMA’s system stores settings digitally and adjustments don’t require tools. That’s a direct line-uptime gain versus older change-part systems.
Do these machines need compressed air to operate?
The core labeling function does not. Compressed air (6 bar) is only needed for optional add-ons like product reject stations or certain transfer plates on the 452C and 652C.
Does GSS handle installation and after-sales support in Saudi Arabia and the GCC?
Yes. GSS is the authorized HERMA and Mettler Toledo partner across the region, with offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Dubai. We handle specification, installation, calibration, genuine spare parts, and ongoing servicing so you’re never waiting on an overseas technician.
Can these machines connect to our existing line control or PLC?
Yes. The HERMA 500 applicator supports I/O, Industrial Ethernet, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and CAN-Bus, so it integrates into most existing production line control systems without extra middleware.
What happens if a label roll runs out mid-production?
On machines with the redundancy function, two HERMA 500 units can be paired so a second applicator takes over automatically at reel-end or in the event of a fault, keeping the line running without an external PLC or manual intervention.
Are these machines suitable for food, pharma, or GMP environments?
The 152C’s Clean Design construction (sealed holes, minimal gaps, rounded corners) is built for easy wash-down and hygiene-sensitive environments. Talk to Global Scales about your specific compliance requirements and we’ll confirm the right configuration.
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