The core idea of this page: three label application methods solve different jobs — self-adhesive for placement accuracy on flat and shaped packs, sleeve for 360-degree shrink decoration and tamper evidence, roll-fed for the lowest cost per label on high-volume round bottles.
Self-adhesive
Peels a pre-cut label from a liner and applies it with tamp, blow-on or wipe-on. Highest placement accuracy, highest per-label cost. A Label-Aire 3111 HS reaches 1,000 products/min.
Sleeve
Drops a printed shrink sleeve over the container and heat-shrinks it. 360-degree decoration and tamper-evident full-body coverage; adds a shrink tunnel.
Roll-fed
Cuts a label from a continuous web and wraps it with glue. Lowest cost per label for high-volume round bottles. A P.E. Simpl-Cut reaches 82,000 pieces/hour.
Decision rule
- Flat/shaped packs, accuracy → self-adhesive.
- 360° decoration, tamper evidence → sleeve.
- High-volume round bottles, lowest cost → roll-fed.
Source: Label-Aire
3111 HS "up to 1,000 labels per minute".
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheapest per label?
Roll-fed (wrap-around) is the lowest cost per label for high-volume round containers.
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Last verified: September 10, 2026.