You are looking for a high-performance applicator suitable for the lines and production facilities that you design or plan for your customers? Not only are you interested in future-proof technology and highly integrative labeling systems, but you are also looking for independence when it comes to configuration.
You have come to the right place. HERMA has applicators for every requirement. They meet the highest quality standards and can be tailored specifically to your needs and fit in almost any machines in manufacturing.
Our HERMA 500 high-performance applicator sets new benchmarks in integrable labeling technology. It achieves top speeds, features a compact design, making it easy to integrate in production line equipment and production line machines, and is fit for the future thanks to the use of the latest components. A rapid ordering process, short delivery times and comprehensive service complete the package. Persuade your customers with the unique result of over 50 years’ experience in labeling technology.
- One for all: The HERMA 500 is designed for all industries, applications, installation positions, label sizes and materials, product geometries and shapes as well as speeds and interface requirements.
- We can meet your customers’ specific requirements: from small and medium-sized businesses to big corporations.
- Unique in the industry and highly efficient: Our online configurator allows you to configure the HERMA 500 to suit your requirements.
- Rapid ordering process and short delivery times of 11 working days.
- myHERMA for everything relating to service, spare parts and documentation – including explanatory videos for rapid assistance during use.
Provide your customers with a worry-free labeling solution
Having already successfully installed 40,000 high-performance applicators, we know what is important. With precise, reliable labeling processes and a comprehensive overall package, we’ve got you and your customers covered. With HERMA by your side, you will benefit from maximum quality in terms of service, components and materials. Performance you can rely on.
- Flexibility and transparency during configuration: You retain complete independence and are free to decide on all functions.
- Reliable quality worldwide: With the HERMA 500, you can equip your customers with a solution from an international leader in technology.
- Simple to set up and functional at all times: The myHERMA portal enables you and your customers to order your own spare parts, download the latest software updates and access operating instructions with tutorials around the clock.
- Powerful: The HERMA 500 adapts to your customers’ production speeds, with a top speed of 200 m/min in continuous operation.
- Future-proof: Featuring the latest interfaces, the HERMA 500 is equipped for Industry 4.0 requirements and is manufactured from high-quality materials with durable components.
Millions
of configuration options
11
working days’ delivery time
40,000
applicators installed worldwide
Over 250
labeling experts at HERMA
Countless equipment variants are possible in our online configurator, enabling you to configure the HERMA 500 to suit your precise needs and to your manufacturing equipment.
Following a simple and automated ordering process, the HERMA 500 will be with you in no time. It is then easy to integrate in your production line machines, meaning it can be up and running straight away.
High quality and strong service: Thousands of users around the world have already been won over by our applicators.
At HERMA, over 250 employees in the mechanical engineering division focus solely on labeling – and posses uniquely valuable knowledge at every level and in every specialist field.
In short:
- Online configurator with 3D visualization and intelligent selection logic.
- Speedy delivery: Standard delivery time of 11 working days, irrespective of the complexity of your configuration.
- Modular construction and multi-variant construction kit, enabling you to integrate the HERMA 500 in your machines in manufacturing and configure it to suit your customers’ requirements. Mechanical and motorized components for all speed levels.
- Modern communication interfaces, such as Industrial Ethernet and OPC UA, and the web application via Ethernet TCP/IP complement the data exchange via I/O interface, CAN bus and master encoder.
Millions of possibilities
With our online configurator, we have developed a one-of-a-kind solution in the industry, which you yourself can use to configure your applicator and its pedestal in accordance with the precise needs and wishes of your customers, so that it is totally ready for installation. You can select from a wide range of options and save your 3D model in the personal customer area.
- See the price straight away after configuration.
- Download a data sheet with a 3D visualization of the customized applicator.
- Download CAD data in various output formats.
- Easily create templates for repeat orders.
Flexibility in the smallest of spaces
Thanks to its compact design, the HERMA 500 is quick and simple to integrate into any production line and industrial machine and manufacturing equipment. A multi-variant construction kit is at your disposal, enabling you to adapt the configuration to suit your customers’ specific requirements and products.
- Customized overall width and direction of transport.
- Flexible choice of speed and functions.
- Option to expand functions by activating a code for subsequent adaptations at the push of a button
- Individual clear width carrier system for simple and stable integration of additional components, such as printers or cameras with lighting.
- Variety of dispensing systems for all applications, products and interfaces.
- Pedestals for reproducible mechanical set-up and positioning of the applicator.
State-of-the-art software
Well equipped for the future: In addition to an integrated web server, which can also be accessed remotely, the HERMA 500 is equipped with interfaces for connecting to higher-level controllers via OPC UA or Industrial Ethernet.
- Suitable for a wide range of applications with an extensive selection of 350 available parameters.
- Can be used for all applications thanks to state-of-the-art interfaces for machine communication.
- Software updates are available online to ensure the applicator stays up to date in the long term.
- Whether you choose stand-alone, integration via I/O or full integration via Industrial Ethernet – everything is possible with the HERMA 500.
- Fully independent control of the applicator using a capacitive touchscreen with multi-colored status display.
"Our highly experienced sales team will be happy to provide you with professional expertise and specialist advice at any time.”
Christos Kaisoudis
Head of Global Sales
“With the HERMA 500, we have further enhanced the market leader among labeling machines based on the experience gained from over 40,000 machines installed worldwide, and have redefined its integrability, usability and durability.”
Ulrich Fischer
Project Design Engineer
Greater flexibility for you
Thanks to our extensive experience in mechanical engineering, we know what is most important to you: flexibility. From the modular construction, which enables you to configure your HERMA 500 to suit your particular needs in the online configurator, to the flexible choice of speeds and functions, we can provide you with the best conditions for this. We give you and your customers complete freedom – and are there for you when you need us.
Highly integrative along the entire line
The HERMA 500 achieves a labeling performance of 200 m/min – non-stop in continuous operation. Yet, whether your customer’s products require high-speed or lower-speed labeling, the base unit of the HERMA 500 is always identical. This means that the intuitive operation, special features for rapid setup and the flexible speed are also always identical – thanks to integrable labeling technology.
Our innovations for your connection flexibility
Specific tasks require specific solutions. Thanks to numerous innovations, we are able to provide you with reliable and economical solutions for all required applications. These solutions are the result of our many decades of experience and leading technological expertise in self-adhesive technology.
- Only available from us: Movable dispensing beaks for synchronized lines and the highest requirements in terms of precision.
- Equipped with an extensive package of parameters.
- Innovative controller integrated directly in the base unit.
- Speed upgrade, OPC UA and master encoder function possible by activating a code.
- Simple integration of additional components, such as printers or camera systems.
- Connection to a higher-level control system via OPC UA and Industrial Ethernet.
Easy to operate
From the easy-to-read touchscreen to the simple cleaning: In addition to the benefits in terms of performance, connectivity and flexibility, the HERMA 500 is extremely easy to use.
- Setup mode guides the operator through the main basic settings during the commissioning process.
- Reproducible setting for electrical and mechanical parameters.
- Easy to clean thanks to quick-change components.
- High level of safety and no entanglement points.
- Clamping system on the unwinder and rewinder for quick reel changes.
- Option to back up the device at any time via Ethernet TCP/IP.
Industry 4.0-ready
Are you facing challenges due to digitization? The comprehensive networking options of the HERMA 500 ensure that you are well equipped for the future. Its web functionality means that it is also quick and simple for you or your customers to parametrize, maintain and operate the device remotely.
- Regular firmware updates with continual function updates.
- Fit for the future thanks to the latest hardware.
- Continuous monitoring of process parameters, and self-help with operating instructions, threading diagrams and help topics directly on the device itself.
Perfectly integrable thanks to its compact design
The HERMA 500 does not require a control box. The control unit is integrated directly into the device itself. This makes the applicator extremely compact and easy to integrate even in the tightest of spaces.
- The mechanical components are mounted directly on the base unit.
- You can change the position of the applicator within a plant in just a few simple movements.
- If needed, it can quickly be put to use in a different production line.
- The screen display can be rotated in 90-degree increments and the applicator is convenient to operate in any orientation
In short:
- Convenient and intuitive operation just like on a smartphone, with 4.3-inch touchscreen.
- Full connectivity with regard to Industry 4.0: integrated web server and interfaces for connecting to higher-level controllers via OPC UA or Industrial Ethernet.
- Low overall depth and simple mechanical integration.
- Innovative control and an extensive package of parameters.
- Wide variety of dispensing systems, including rigid, pneumatic pivoting and movable, perfectly tailored to your labeling process.
- High-speed labeling possible in continuous operation thanks to motorized winder, a looping unit and an integrated active cooling unit.
Reliable, precise and durable – thanks to the HERMA quality standard
HERMA applicators are known for their proverbial quality. High-quality materials and a robust design ensure they are durable and extremely low maintenance. The HERMA 500 boasts excellent processing and high reliability as well as a compact design. Our quality wins over exacting users in all industries and markets: 40,000 HERMA applicators have already been installed around the globe.
- Precise labeling processes and consistently high process quality thanks to a solid leading edge throughout, making web breaks a thing of the past.
- No twisting even with heavy label reels, thanks to the stable carrier system.
- Maximum labeling accuracy using application-specific dispensing and pressing systems, such as the movable dispensing beak.
- Dynamic speed: Mechanical components up to 50 m/min and motorized components up to 200 m/min.
- Powerful and reliable even in continuous operation; plus a compact construction with robust design and protection class IP66.
A service to suit you
We provide you with a service that is individually tailored to you, your production lines and your specific requirements. We believe in the benefits of having both competent advisors who are local to you as well online services. These include our myHERMA Portal with 24/7 support, online shop and our personal customer area.
- We have subsidiaries in Europe and the USA, as well as an international service network, meaning we are never far away, no matter where you are in the world.
- We are here to assist you with labeling tests and machine demonstrations using original samples as well as with integration into your machine.
- myHERMA with intelligent information database: Simple repetition of orders using the order history and a straightforward process for ordering spare parts.
- You can download operating instructions and watch numerous “How-To” videos.
- You can choose to update functions and speed even at a later date by activating a code.
- You can perform software updates yourself via download.
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We offer a comprehensive after sales service with commissioning and training, ongoing inspections and (remote) maintenance with a 24/7 online shop for all parts, components, software and firmware right through to retrofits, upgrades or modifications to lengthen, expand and adapt your device and machine availability.
All information at a glance by registering the base unit
By registering the base unit in your personal customer area, you can maintain an overview of your devices and gain exclusive access to myHERMA including the online shop. This enables you to take advantage of services, such as ordering spare parts, or obtain support quickly and easily in the event of questions.
- Direct access to your devices.
- Constant availability of the serial numbers, individual renaming and simple comparison with the production line.
- Valuable content and help functions for commissioning, maintenance and fault management, as well as operating instructions and software.
- In the event of a fault, the registered base unit can be identified in the portal straight away and spare parts can be ordered directly from the online shop.
- Free updates and information on new firmware that is available.
- Access to new functions, such as device-specific spare parts lists.
- Information about your specific device, including performance characteristics, configuration or current firmware.
Professional advice & personal support
We accompany you from the outset on your journey toward smooth design and manufacturing processes – and satisfied customers. Our all-round care-free package is fully tailored to your specific needs and ensures that you and your customers are also well prepared for future requirements.
- Support from day 1: We support you from the first labeling test in our technical center right through to acceptance at your company.
- You remain independent. You can configure your tailored applicator yourself using our configurator, while our myHERMA portal is there to provide you with 24/7 support.
- Service that saves you time: You will be assigned a defined contact person who knows your specific requirements.
- Our service technicians are spread across the world, and we have a close-knit network of sales and service partners, meaning you can order our spare parts online at any time of night or day.
- You and your customers can be confident that our applicators feature the latest technologies and are well equipped for the production systems of the future.
Our promise: A belief-based added value when integrating labeling systems
Find out here how our values have a lasting impact not only for integrable labeling systems, but on all our labeling solutions:
With a unique, comprehensive chain of expertise: from self-adhesive material and labels to high-performance applicators. Leading companies all over the world rely on HERMA to supply them with high-quality labeling systems. With our extensive knowledge in the area of self-adhesive labeling, we ensure that the labeling and identification of products and packaging runs smoothly in all aspects.
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Intelligent details explained by our experts
Multiple teams were involved in the development of the HERMA 500, and consideration was given to the thoughts of numerous users as well. In consequence, the outcome offers not only compelling performance parameters, but also smart details.
Six HERMA specialists report below on the aspects that impress them most:
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Consequent separation of mechanical components and electronics
How does the HERMA 500 make life as simple as possible for maintenance workers tasked with renewing worn parts?
This was one of the key questions addressed by the development team. They responded by strictly separating the applicator’s mechanical engineering from its electronics. Thanks to this protection against contact, the toothed belt can be exchanged by skilled mechanics without any electrical qualifications.
It was a brilliant idea, for example, to use captive screws for fastening the rear cover. Clever details like these allow operation to resume quickly and safely whenever wearing parts need to be replaced.
Tobias Erhardt
Head of Service
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No tools needed for cleaning
Wherever self-adhesive labels are being applied, it is inevitable that tiny traces of adhesive are deposited on the applicator’s feed roller. It’s therefore important that the roller is cleaned from time to time. This is the only way to ensure the optimum feed of the label web and precision in dispensing.
In order to maximize machine availability, the clamping plate and the brake plate of the HERMA 500 can be removed quickly without any tools. I can confidently claim that no label applicator can be cleaned faster than ours. For this reason, we have submitted a patent application for this design.
Thomas Osswald
Head of Product Development
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Simple and reliable remote control
Do you want to access the applicator remotely? That’s not a problem with the HERMA 500.
We were also anxious to ensure especially easy and reliable access. That’s why we decided against an integrated WiFi module, an additional SIM card, and expensive software. By way of an RJ45 jack and conventional Ethernet cable, you can access the web interface of the HERMA 500 in no time at all.
All you need is a web-enabled device with an Ethernet interface. This solution enables users to parameterize, operate and service one or multiple HERMA 500 from a central control desk or office without the applicators themselves being connected to the internet. An option is provided to connect a WiFi router to the HERMA 500, to allow full access to the applicator with a smartphone, for example.
Christos Kaisoudis
Head of Global Sales
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No more than three clicks
The touchscreen of the HERMA 500 is fantastic.
Anyone who can operate a smartphone can handle it immediately. You can use it with or without gloves. The menu structure is designed so that users can always navigate to the desired menu item with three clicks at most.
Moreover, you can display favorite parameter settings on the start screen if you wish. Authorized access is controlled by numeric codes, and complicated key combinations are a thing of the past. The screen is easy to clean with conventional materials, and authorized for use in pharmaceutical environments. Just in case a user is stuck, the high-resolution display can show user manuals, parameter information and the threading guide. It is a very efficient way of enabling users to help themselves.
Ulrich Fischer
Head of Project Design & Product Management
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Faster winding – without motors
With a maximum labeling speed of 200 meters a minute and its extreme precision, the HERMA 500 is the market leader. We have attained a new performance level with the mechanical unwinders and rewinders as well. A large number of labeling applications can be performed at a speed of up to 50 meters a minute without any motorized support for the winders.
Who else is capable of doing this without accepting compromises as regards process reliability?
This results in significant cost advantages for the user compared to a motorized winder system. In view of its many advantages, HERMA has registered a patent for the new mechanical rewinder.
Ramona Wedekind
Product Manager
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Good packaging, clever shipping
We faced the challenge of packing the HERMA 500 to maximize efficiency, even when large quantities are involved – in manufacturing, during shipping and on the customer’s premises.
The solution was found in special standardized boxes with pre-punched and perfectly fitting cardboard inserts. The cardboard box with triple-wall construction does not have to be set up separately and offers excellent stability due to its high material density. The applicators can be packed quickly and shipped at low cost by conventional parcel service providers, so that we no longer require a forwarding agent.
And they can be either recycled as waste paper or re-used. Nevertheless, thanks to their multilayer construction, the boxes are extremely stable and can withstand even major impacts without damage.
Peter Rombach
Head of Materials and Production
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