Front/rear labels
Separate labels can improve presentation and compliance space.
Two sided bottle labelling
Two sided bottle label applicators
A two sided bottle label applicator is used when the bottle needs separate front and rear labels instead of one wraparound label. It is commonly used for branding on the front and ingredients, safety or barcode information on the rear.
Selection intent
Check bottle orientation before choosing the applicator
Two-sided bottle labelling needs the pack to arrive at the label heads in a stable and repeatable orientation. This is straightforward for many flat bottles but needs more attention for round or irregular shapes.
The applicator choice should also account for label length, pack height and future SKU changes.
- Best for bottles requiring separate front and back label panels.
- Can suit flat, oval, square and some round bottles depending on orientation needs.
- Useful for personal care, household, chemical, food and drink products.
- Should be specified around the hardest bottle and label combination.
Bottle handling
Guides and belts keep the bottle presented correctly.
Changeovers
Repeatable adjustments reduce downtime between different bottle sizes.
Machine routes
Which labelling route should you compare?
Most projects start with the pack shape, label position, material and output. These are the core machine routes to compare before requesting a quotation.
Automatic twin-side labeller
Best for established production where two labels need to be applied consistently in one pass.
Compact twin-side labeller
Useful for smaller footprints, lower-volume production, trials and fast SKU changes.
Top and bottom labelling
Useful for flat packs, cartons, trays, sleeves and products requiring label application to upper and lower faces.
Quote preparation
Information that improves the shortlist
Send bottle images from front, side and rear, plus label dimensions and whether labels must be centred to a mould seam, panel or cap orientation.
If labels must line up with a shaped panel, samples and drawings will help identify whether additional orientation control is needed.
Useful enquiry details:
- Container height, width, diameter or panel size.
- Label dimensions, material, reel direction and core size.
- Required label position and allowed placement tolerance.
- Target output, current line speed and changeover frequency.
- Photos, samples, drawings or a short video of the current process.
Related pages
Continue comparing front and back labelling options
These pages help connect the search route with machine type, application and buying guide intent.
Two label bottle labelling
Application page for two-label bottle projects.
Flat bottle labelling
Flat bottle planning route.
Oval bottle labelling
Oval bottle control considerations.
Placement accuracy guide
Tolerance and registration guidance.
What details are needed for two sided bottle label applicators?
The useful starting details are container dimensions, label size, label material, output target, photos of the pack and whether the labelling machine needs to connect with filling, capping, coding or inspection equipment.
Can Lancing UK help choose the right machine route?
Yes. Lancing UK can compare compact, automatic, twin-side and top/bottom labelling options against the pack, label material, changeover needs and output target.
Can samples be reviewed before quoting?
Yes. Samples, drawings, label artwork and short videos of the current process help confirm handling risks before a final machine recommendation is made.
Send your front/back labelling brief to Lancing UK
Share the pack, label material, output target and any integration requirement. The team can help you compare the most suitable compact, automatic or top/bottom labelling route.