Precision labeling for round bottles at high speed — the YCT-217 uses a star wheel positioning system to hold each bottle securely and apply labels with zero slippage, running at approximately 120 pieces per minute with ±1mm accuracy. Built with Panasonic PLC control and German SICK sensors, it's engineered for beverage, food, chemical, and daily-use product lines that need speed without sacrificing precision.
When your production line speeds up, ordinary belt-fed labeling machines start to struggle — bottles slip, labels skew, and accuracy drops just when you need it most. The YCT-217 Automatic Star Wheel Round Bottle Labeling Machine solves this with a star wheel positioning system that holds each bottle firmly in place through the entire labeling cycle, delivering consistent ±1mm accuracy at speeds of approximately 120 pieces per minute.
Manufactured by Dongguan Yucheng Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (YCT Machinery), the YCT-217 is built for manufacturers who need high-speed, high-precision round bottle labeling backed by proven, brand-name electrical components — not just fast specs on paper.
Parameter | Specification |
Labeling Speed | About 120 pieces/min (varies with product and label size) |
Labeling Accuracy | ±1mm (variance from product/label tolerance not included) |
Applicable Bottle Diameter | Ø30mm – Ø80mm (star wheel change required for different diameters) |
Applicable Bottle Height | 30mm – 150mm |
Suitable Label Length | 10mm – 350mm |
Suitable Label Width (Backing Paper) | 10mm – 150mm |
Label Roll Outer Diameter | Within Ø300mm |
Label Roll Inner Diameter | Ø76mm |
Operating Environment | 0-50°C / 15-85% RH |
Power Supply | AC220V, 50Hz |
Machine Dimensions (L×W×H) | About 1800mm × 1100mm × 1500mm |
Weight | About 270kg |
Electrical Components | Brand | Mechanical Components | Material |
PLC Controller | Panasonic (Japan) | Label Head & Adjustment Mechanism | Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy |
Label Sensor | SICK (Germany) | Traction Mechanism | Diamond-coated / Aluminum Alloy |
Product Sensor | Panasonic (Japan) | Conveyor Mechanism | Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy / Engineering Plastic |
Label Head Traction Motor | Wansaiyan | Electrical Cabinet | Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy |
Label Application Motor | Wansaiyan | Bottle Dividing & Guide Mechanism | Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy |
HMI Touch Panel | Kunlun Tongtai | Label Application Mechanism | Stainless Steel / Nylon |
All core component suppliers have partnered with our factory for 5+ years, ensuring consistent quality and part availability. Configuration may be adjusted based on actual material lead times, with equivalent-grade substitutions available and configuration adjustable per customer request.
Zero-slip star wheel positioning. Unlike standard belt-fed labeling, the star wheel mechanism holds each bottle securely as it moves through the labeling station — eliminating the slippage and misalignment that cause skewed labels at higher speeds.
Built for speed without sacrificing accuracy. Running at approximately 120 pieces per minute while maintaining ±1mm labeling accuracy, the YCT-217 is suited for production lines that have outgrown standard-speed labeling equipment.
Brand-name components you can verify. The YCT-217 uses a Panasonic PLC controller, German SICK label sensors, and a Kunlun Tongtai HMI — component choices that are common on premium labeling machines and give your maintenance team access to widely available parts and support.
Stable, long-term supply chain. Every core component supplier has worked with YCT Machinery for five or more years, reducing the risk of part shortages or quality inconsistencies over the equipment's service life.
Precision-matched to your bottle profile. The star wheel is configured to your specific bottle diameter for a secure, form-fitted hold during labeling — when you need to run a different bottle diameter, a star wheel change (rather than open-frame adjustment) keeps positioning accuracy tight and repeatable.
Wide operating environment tolerance. Rated for 0-50°C and 15-85% relative humidity, the YCT-217 is suited to a range of factory environments, including facilities without strict climate control.
High-speed beverage bottle labeling (water, juice, functional drinks)
Food and condiment round bottle/jar labeling
Daily chemical and personal care product bottles
Pharmaceutical round container labeling requiring high positioning accuracy
Production lines requiring labeling speeds above standard rotary labeling machines
Bottles are fed into the machine and separated by the bottle dividing and guide mechanism.
The star wheel receives and holds each bottle securely in position, preventing slippage during rotation.
The label head dispenses and applies the label as the bottle is held and rotated by the star wheel, achieving ±1mm accuracy at up to 120 pieces per minute.
Labeled bottles are released for the next stage of your packaging line.
Because star wheel labeling machines are precision-fitted to your specific bottle geometry, we ask customers to provide 30 sample units of each product to be labeled for machine setup and testing. Please also provide one roll of the actual label you intend to use, matching your real production specifications, so the machine can be calibrated to your exact requirements before delivery.
YCT Machinery manufactures under ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards, and our labeling equipment is CE certified for international export. Third-party inspection reports (SGS/TÜV) are available on request for buyers who need pre-shipment verification. Every YCT-217 unit is backed by our 24-hour response guarantee for technical support and spare parts inquiries.
Have a bottle diameter, height, or throughput target in mind? Send us your product and label samples, and our engineering team will confirm the right star wheel configuration for your line.
1. What's the difference between the YCT-217 star wheel labeling machine and a standard rotary labeling machine?
The YCT-217 uses a star wheel to physically hold and position each bottle during labeling, which prevents slippage and keeps accuracy tight even at higher speeds (around 120 pieces/min). Standard rotary or belt-fed machines can be more flexible across bottle sizes but may lose precision as speed increases.
2. Do I need to change parts if I switch to a different bottle diameter?
Yes. Because the star wheel is matched to a specific bottle diameter for a secure hold, switching to a different diameter requires a star wheel change. This is standard for all star wheel-type labeling machines and is what enables the higher speed and precision this machine type is known for.
3. What bottle sizes does the YCT-217 support?
The standard configuration covers bottle diameters from Ø30mm to Ø80mm and heights from 30mm to 150mm. Let us know your exact bottle dimensions so we can confirm the right star wheel setup.
4. Why does the machine use Panasonic, SICK, and Kunlun Tongtai components specifically?
These are established industrial component brands chosen for reliability and long-term parts availability. All of our core component suppliers have partnered with YCT Machinery for five or more years, which helps ensure consistent quality and easier long-term maintenance.
5. What samples do you need from me before building the machine?
We request 30 sample units of each product you plan to label, plus one roll of your actual label stock. This allows our team to calibrate the star wheel, sensors, and label dispensing to your exact product before the machine ships.
6. What environments can this machine operate in?
The YCT-217 is rated for operation in 0-50°C temperatures and 15-85% relative humidity, making it suitable for a range of factory conditions without requiring specialized climate control.
7. What industries commonly use the YCT-217?
This machine is well suited to high-speed beverage, food, daily chemical, and pharmaceutical bottle labeling applications — particularly for manufacturers whose production speed exceeds what standard rotary labeling machines can accurately handle.
8. Is the YCT-217 certified for export markets?
The YCT-217 is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 standards and is CE certified. Third-party inspection (SGS/TÜV) can be arranged prior to shipment upon request — let us know your destination market's requirements when requesting a quote.
9. What after-sales support is available?
YCT Machinery provides a 24-hour response guarantee for technical support and spare parts requests. Because our electrical components use widely available brands like Panasonic and SICK, replacement parts are generally easier to source over the machine's service life.
10. Can the configuration be customized for my specific requirements?
Yes. Component configuration may be adjusted based on material availability or your specific requirements, provided the substitutions are of equivalent grade. Contact our team to discuss any customization needs before ordering.
