CAB HERMES Q Print & Apply Labeling Systems: Blow-On vs. Tamp-On Applications and Use Cases

Name: CAB HERMES Q Print & Apply Labeling Systems: Blow-On vs. Tamp-On Applications and Use Cases
Brand: CAB

Printable resolutiondpi:300/600dpi

Print speedup to mm/s：300/150

Print widthup to mm ：56.9/54.1

Label roll outside diameter mm：205 / 305

Label widthup to mm：58mm

Product Description

Overview

HERMES Q - Printing labels and applying them automatically in production lines

HERMES Q successor to Hermes+ and are based on the main board of the current cab label printer generation, including a powerful CPU

Feature

Non-contact blow-on labeling for delicate and high-speed applications
The blow-on applicator uses compressed air to apply labels without touching the product surface, protecting fragile items, adapting to fast-moving production lines, and enabling labeling at variable heights or over longer distances.
Contact tamp-on labeling for precise and secure adhesion
The tamp-on applicator presses the label directly onto the product, ensuring accurate positioning and firm adhesion on flat, curved, rough, or slightly uneven surfaces. Optional foam padding improves surface conformity and reduces application noise.
Modular design for flexible switching between blow-on and tamp-on
The modular print & apply platform allows different applicator arms to be quickly interchanged, enabling users to switch between blow-on and tamp-on labeling methods to meet diverse product, packaging, and production requirements.

Application

High-speed blow-on labeling for logistics cartons
On express, warehouse, and sorting lines, cartons move quickly along the conveyor. The blow-on method applies labels without contact, avoiding damage to the packaging surface while adapting to high line speeds and varying carton heights.
Tamp-on labeling for uneven or rough product surfaces
For electronic or chemical products with curved, uneven, rough, or hard packaging surfaces, the tamp-on method presses the label directly onto the product for precise positioning and secure adhesion. Optional foam padding improves surface conformity and reduces application noise.
Modular switching for multi-format food and pharmaceutical lines
When one production line handles multiple products, packaging formats, and label positions, the modular design allows quick switching between blow-on and tamp-on applicator arms, enabling flexible production for high-mix, low-volume, or frequent changeover requirements.