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IMA Labeling at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, IMA Labeling turns labeling into a strategic lever for performance and integration within the massive IMA Group Hall 17 hub.
Electro-pneumatic linear applicator
SpeedMate eLinear is designed for applications where labeling requires controlled movement, accuracy, and repeatability beyond standard wipe-on systems.
Equipped with an electro-pneumatic linear applicator, it ensures precise label placement on both stationary and moving products, even in complex production conditions.
Its architecture combines stability, flexibility, and advanced control—making it the ideal solution for applications where positioning accuracy and process reliability are critical.
A vacuum-based tamp pad securely holds the label during transfer, ensuring precise positioning, while optional Quick-Exchange systems enable fast adaptation to different label sizes and applications.
With dual motor liner control, intuitive touchscreen interface, and full LinkMate integration, SpeedMate eLinear combines advanced application capabilities with ease of use and operational efficiency.
SpeedMate eLinear integrates a linear applicator unit designed to deliver accurate, repeatable label placement through tamp and tamp & blow technologies.
The system ensures full control over speed, acceleration, and stroke position, allowing consistent performance across different product formats and heights.
Linear applicator unit ensures accurate, repeatable label placement on stationary or moving products, even in complex applications.
Full control of speed, acceleration, and stroke guarantees consistent performance across different formats and production conditions.
Quick-Exchange tamp pads and configurable applicator strokes allow fast adaptation to different label sizes and product geometries.
Robust design, protected components, and stable liner management ensure durability, reduced downtime, and consistent operation in industrial environments.
| SpeedMate eLinear | 120 mm liner / 180 mm liner |
| Available versions | Right or left |
| Typical application | On moving or static products |
| Methods of application | Tamp (with contact) Tamp & Blow (no contact) |
| Side of application | Top Bottom Side |
| Nominal stroke of the applicator unit | 250 mm 350 mm 500 mm 800 mm |
| Stroke type | Fixed Programmable Variable with proximity sensor Variable with laser measurement sensor |
| Tamp pad coupling system | Fixed |
| Maximum tamp pad size (W x H) | 120 x 90 mm 120 x 160 mm 160 x 123 mm 160 x 220 mm 4” x 8” |
| Label sensor | Gap sensor, photocell |
| Accuracy of application | +/- 1 mm typical |
| Rewinding capacity | Ø up to 190 mm |
| Maximum feeding speed | 0-70 m/min |
| Frequency of application | Up to 90 cycles/min |
| Ambient temperature | 5 – 35 °C |
| Environmental conditions | 20 – 90 % relative humidity with no condensation |
| Protection rating | IP 2X |
| User interface | Control display, touch screen 800 x 480 px |
| Service interface | LinkMate (on PC) |
| Standard connectors | M12 connector for the display M12 connector for the gap sensor M12 connector for the product sensor DB9 connector for the applicator unit |
| Optional connectors | USB connector Ethernet connector M12 I/O connector and cable M12 connector for the 2nd product sensor M12 connector for the low label sensor M12 connector for the beacon light |