Combine labeling and production coding in a single pass. The YCT-CS3 installs directly on your assembly line to apply labels on flat and curved surfaces, with optional inline inkjet printing for production date, batch number, and expiry date — built for manufacturers who need traceability, not just speed.
Traceability requirements don't wait for a separate production step. When your products need a label and a production date, batch number, or expiry code before they leave the line, running two separate processes slows everything down and adds room for error. The YCT-CS3 Real-Time Printing and Labeling Machine combines both into a single pass — installing directly on your assembly line to label flat and curved surfaces, with the option to print coding information inline, before or after labeling.
Manufactured by Dongguan Yucheng Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (YCT Machinery), the YCT-CS3 is built for manufacturers whose priority is reliable traceability coding integrated with labeling — not maximum throughput.
Parameter | Specification |
Labeling Accuracy | ±2mm (errors caused by product/label tolerance not included) |
Labeling Speed | About 15 pieces/min (varies with product and label size) |
Applicable Product Diameter | No requirement — depends on your assembly line's conveying parameters |
Suitable Label Length | 10mm – 250mm |
Suitable Label Width | 10mm – 125mm |
Label Roll Inner Diameter | Ø76mm |
Label Roll Outer Diameter | Ø300mm |
Power Supply | 220V / 50Hz |
Power | 330W |
Machine Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1100mm × 700mm × 1450mm |
Weight | About 150kg |
As an assembly-line labeling head, the YCT-CS3 works with your line's own conveying system — product size compatibility depends on your line's setup rather than a fixed limit built into the machine.
Labeling and coding in one integrated process. The YCT-CS3 is designed from the ground up for combined labeling and coding, not as an afterthought. With an optional inkjet unit added to the line, it prints production date, batch number, and expiry date either before or after labeling — reducing your packaging process to a single automated step.
Built for flat and curved surfaces. The YCT-CS3 handles labeling on both the upper plane and cambered (curved) surfaces of products moving along your assembly line, giving you flexibility across a wider range of product shapes than a labeler designed for one surface type alone.
Prioritizes traceability accuracy over raw speed. At approximately 15 pieces per minute with ±2mm accuracy, the YCT-CS3 is calibrated for reliable, consistent print-and-apply performance rather than high-volume throughput — a trade-off that matches how combined labeling and coding equipment is typically used across the industry, where confirming legible, accurate codes matters more than running at maximum line speed.
Integrates into your existing assembly line. Rather than requiring a stand-alone system, the YCT-CS3 installs directly on your assembly line, working alongside your existing production flow instead of replacing it.
Flexible label format support. Supporting label lengths from 10mm to 250mm and widths from 10mm to 125mm, the YCT-CS3 accommodates a range of label sizes without requiring a separate machine for each format.
The YCT-CS3 is designed for assembly-line applications where labeling and production coding need to happen together, commonly relevant to:
Food, beverage, and daily chemical products requiring visible production date, batch, and expiry information
Products with flat or curved surfaces that don't fit a single-orientation labeling machine
Manufacturers adding a combined label-and-code step to an existing assembly line without installing two separate machines
Have specific traceability or coding requirements? Share your product details, required print content, and line specifications with our engineering team to confirm the right configuration.
Products move along your assembly line into the YCT-CS3 labeling station.
The labeling head applies the label to the flat or curved surface of the product as it passes through.
If the optional inkjet coding unit is configured, production date, batch number, and expiry date are printed either before or after the labeling step, in the same continuous process.
Labeled and coded products continue down your line to the next process step.
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-CS3 unit is backed by our 24-hour response guarantee for technical support and integration questions.
Send us your product specifications, required print content, and line details, and our team will confirm the right configuration for your traceability and labeling needs.
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1. Why is the YCT-CS3 slower than other YCT labeling machines?
The YCT-CS3 is designed for combined labeling and coding, not maximum-speed labeling alone. Adding an inline coding step naturally reduces overall cycle speed compared to a labeling-only machine. This trade-off is standard across print-and-apply equipment, where accuracy and legibility of the printed code matter more than raw throughput.
2. Does the YCT-CS3 include the inkjet printing unit, or is it optional?
The inkjet coding function is an optional addition to the machine. Let us know if you need production date, batch number, and/or expiry date printing, and we'll confirm the right configuration and whether the coding unit is included or added separately.
3. Can the YCT-CS3 print before or after labeling?
Yes. The optional inkjet unit can be configured to print coding information either before or after the labeling step, depending on your process requirements.
4. What surfaces can this machine label?
The YCT-CS3 is designed to label both flat (upper plane) and curved (cambered) surfaces of products moving along your assembly line.
5. What product sizes are compatible?
There's no fixed diameter or size requirement built into the machine — compatibility depends on your assembly line's own conveying parameters. Share your product dimensions with our team to confirm fit.
6. Why is the labeling accuracy ±2mm instead of ±1mm like other YCT machines?
The ±2mm tolerance reflects the machine's design priority on reliable combined labeling and coding rather than maximum precision labeling alone. For applications requiring tighter ±1mm accuracy without coding, our standard labeling machines (such as the YCT-211 or YCT-217) may be a better fit — let us know your requirements and we can help you choose.
7. What label sizes are compatible with the YCT-CS3?
The machine supports label lengths from 10mm to 250mm and widths from 10mm to 125mm.
8. Is the YCT-CS3 suitable for food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry traceability requirements?
The YCT-CS3's combined labeling and coding function is commonly used by manufacturers who need to print production date, batch number, and expiry date for traceability purposes. Confirm your specific regulatory requirements with our team so we can recommend the right configuration.
9. Is the YCT-CS3 certified for export markets?
The YCT-CS3 is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 standards and is CE certified. We can also arrange third-party inspection (SGS/TÜV) prior to shipment upon request.
10. What after-sales support is available?
YCT Machinery provides a 24-hour response guarantee for technical support, installation guidance, and spare parts requests.
