SD-650 Label Applicator Kit

Precise Application of Pre-Printed Label Tape

The SD-650 Label Applicator Kit is designed as an add-on option for select Straub Design tape applicators, enabling accurate application of pre-printed pressure-sensitive label tape to flat product surfaces.

Label strips can be applied continuously or as individual labels with gaps, depending on application requirements. The applicator automatically senses the registration mark on the printed tape stock and applies each label precisely in reference to that mark—ensuring consistent label placement at production speed.

The SD-650 can be mounted over a moving product or conveyor or integrated into custom-designed taping equipment where the applicator moves across the product.

Overview

Label Application Made Accurate

The SD-650 converts compatible tape applicators into precise label-application systems. By automatically detecting print registration marks, the system eliminates guesswork and improves repeatability when applying pre-printed labels.

Its mechanically stable design supports consistent label positioning while allowing flexible integration into both new and existing automation environments.

Accuracy Without Additional Complexity

By combining automatic registration sensing with controlled tape feed and cutoff, the SD-650 helps minimize label placement variation and operator intervention.

Production teams benefit from predictable labeling results, while engineers gain a straightforward way to add label-application capability without redesigning the entire system.

One Kit — Multiple Labeling Configurations

The SD-650 Label Applicator Kit is designed for flexible integration and can support:

  • Continuous label tape application
  • Intermittent label placement with defined gaps
  • Mounting above moving products or conveyors
  • Head-moving applications over stationary products

The kit is designed to mount directly to compatible Straub Design tape applicators, expanding system capability while maintaining a compact footprint.

Built to Match Your Process Requirements

The SD-650 Label Applicator Kit includes features designed to support reliable labeling performance, including:

  • Pre-printed label tape capability
    Applies label tape with printed registration marks
  • Automatic registration mark sensing
    Ensures printed labels are applied at the correct position
  • Compatibility with Straub tape applicators
    Can be mounted to the T-626 or T-627 Flat Surface Tape Applicators
  • Adjustable application speed
    Label application speeds adjustable up to 200 ft/min (61 m/min)

Straub Design engineers work closely with customers to ensure the SD-650 is configured correctly for both label material and production requirements.

Performance & Standards

Label & Tape Capabilities

  • Label tape width: Up to 2″ (50.8 mm)
  • Minimum cut length: 2″ (50.8 mm)
  • Cut accuracy: ± 1⁄16″ (± 1.6 mm)
  • Cut type: Serrated
  • Maximum tape roll diameter: 18″ (457 mm)

Performance

  • Maximum application speed: 200 ft/min (61 m/min)

Physical

  • Weight (including applicator): 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)

Machine & Power Requirements

  • Electrical: 24 VDC, 2 A or 120 VAC, 1 A, 50/60 Hz
  • Air requirement: 60 PSIG (4.1 bar / 414 kPa), 0.4 SCFM (11.2 L/min)

Performance considerations
For proper operation, the product must be firmly driven under the applicator or securely fixtured when the applicator is moving. For non-rigid products, the combined tape strip length and inset length should exceed 2″ (50 mm).

Custom Solutions & Partnership

Need a Custom Labeling Solution?

If the SD-650 Label Applicator Kit does not perfectly match your application requirements, Straub Design can help.

We specialize in engineered tape and label application solutions, including system-level integration, material-handling automation, and customized applicator configurations tailored to your product and process goals.

We don’t just provide equipment—we partner with you to ensure long-term application success.

Interested in the SD-650 Label Applicator Kit?

Give us a challenge. We’ll deliver the tape application system that’s exactly what your business requires.