The Harland Sirius MK6 is a servo-controlled labeling machine designed for accurate and efficient application of self-adhesive labels on bottles, jars, vials, and other packaging. Perfect for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and beverage products.
With modular design, servo technology, and smart HMI operation, the Sirius MK6 delivers high speed, flexibility, and reliable performance, even on complex production lines.
Key benefits
Servo-controlled precision labeling
Front, back, and wrap-around application
High speed: up to approx. 300 products/min
Modular and flexible for different container shapes
Smart HMI touchscreen for intuitive operation
Robust design with CE & UL certification
Optional CFR 21 Part 11 compliant for pharma
Applications
Pharmaceutical & healthcare products
Cosmetics & personal care
Food & beverage
Household products
Chemical & industrial packaging
The Sirius MK6 handles small to high-volume production with fast product changeover and minimal downtime.
Q: Which labelling machine is suitable for the household and personal care sector? The Harland Sirius MK6 is the ideal labelling machine for producers of household and personal care products. It applies self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive labels accurately to glass and plastic bottles, flasks and jars — including shampoo, body lotion, cleaning products and deodorants. Thanks to its modular, servo-driven design, it handles one-sided, two-sided and wrap-around labelling with ease.
Q: Is the Harland Sirius MK6 also suitable for pharmaceutical products? Yes. The Sirius MK6 meets the high standards of precision and reliability required in the pharmaceutical industry. It is suitable for labelling medicinal flasks, inhalers, jars and pharmaceutical containers in glass and plastic, supporting both one-sided and wrap-around labelling.
Q: Which label types does the Sirius MK6 handle? The machine processes self-adhesive (pressure-sensitive) labels. Front labelling, back labelling and wrap-around labelling are all possible, depending on the configuration.
Q: Which container shapes is the MK6 suitable for? The Sirius MK6 handles cylindrical, oval, conical and rectangular containers. This includes round shampoo bottles, oval body lotion jars, conical flasks and square cleaning product containers — in both glass and plastic.
Q: How accurate is the labelling on the Sirius MK6? The Sirius MK6 features servo-driven axes that guarantee maximum accuracy and repeatable label placement. This is essential in the pharmaceutical sector, where a misplaced label can lead to production downtime or rework.
Q: Is the machine easy to change over between products? Yes. The Sirius MK6 features a Smart HMI touchscreen and a tool-free quick-changeover system, making product changeovers fast and straightforward. This is particularly valuable on production lines running multiple products and packaging formats.
Q: Is the Sirius MK6 suitable for both small and large production volumes? Yes. The machine is flexible enough for small and large production volumes, making it suitable for co-packers and mid-sized producers as well as large manufacturers in the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
Q: Can the MK6 be integrated into an existing production line? Yes. Thanks to its modular design, the Sirius MK6 can be integrated into existing semi- or fully automatic packaging lines. OPTI-PACK handles the full installation and ensures optimal alignment with your line.
Q: Which other labelling machines does OPTI-PACK supply for these sectors? In addition to the Sirius MK6, OPTI-PACK supplies the Harland Sirius 100 for cylindrical and conical bottles, the Sirius VRS for two-sided and wrap-around labelling at up to 300 products per minute, and the Harland Neptune for wet and hygienic production environments at up to 420 products per minute. OPTI-PACK is happy to advise on which model best suits your production and sector.
Q: Where can I buy a labelling machine for personal care or pharmaceuticals in the Netherlands? OPTI-PACK is the exclusive Benelux distributor of Harland labelling machines. Request a no-obligation quote or demonstration via optipack.nl or call +31 70 321 00 31.
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