Pedal, Meet Metal.
The Panther Predator
Introducing our fastest, most adaptive label application system ever. The Predator is built for speed – and accuracy – to boost your throughput and elevate your business.
This feature-rich – and all-electric – label automation system is the durable, reliable option for exceptional print and apply performance.
Key Features
- 100% electric servo drive (no compressed air)
- High speed applicator – up to 200 IPS
- Adaptive Touch technology provides light touch during label application process
- Adaptive applicator automatically adjusts to carton height, ensuring accurate and consistent label placement
- Label application distances up to 58” (tamp), or 18” (swing arm)
- Remote-mounted 7” touch screen display
- OEM print engine design for off-the-shelf replacement
- Error reporting for fast, efficient troubleshooting
Electric Labeling Automation System
The Predator can accommodate up to a 58” standard tamp stroke length.
Remote-mounted 7” touch screen display, low label sensor, and various OEM print engine options.
With up to a 18” reach, the Predator’s swing arm configuration is ideal for case, pallet, and package applications.
The applicators shown below illustrate the standard configurations available for the Panther Predator. For more information about our applicators, or to view sample videos or other labeling automation applicator options, visit our configurations page.
Tamp
A straight tamp, linear applicator for top and side label applications – stroke length up to 58”.
Swing Arm
Allows two separate labels applied to a front or side location (or both), around a corner, or around a cylindrical object.
NEXTStep
This configuration will print and apply both the pack slip and shipping label in a single stroke.
Custom
Panther Industries has the expertise to design custom applicator options that do not fit into our standard configurations.
Features
Controls
- 52 I/O point PLC – w/ expandable slices
- Quick change electrical connections with no hardwiring
- Built-in Ethernet I/P or Modbus TCP protocols for direct communication with remote host
- Lighted indicators for immediate feedback
- Error log for efficient troubleshooting
- Position sensor ensures applicator is home prior to printing a label
- EPC Gen 2 RFID (available with RFID print engine upgrade
- Low label sensor
- Low ribbon detection
Additional Features
- 100% electric servo drive (no compressed air)
- High speed applicator – up to 200 IPS
- Adaptive Touch technology provides light touch during label application process
- Adaptive applicator automatically adjusts to carton height – without sensors – ensuring accurate and consistent label placement
- Reliable waste takeup system with quick-change “O” ring belt drive
- Adjustable applicator assembly for easy maintenance
- Remote-mounted 7” touch screen display
- Printer interface via HMI
- Product detect photo eye
- OEM print engine design for off-the-shelf replacement
- Simple and efficient label and ribbon loading
- LED indicators on all devices
- Adjustable T-base stand
- Multiple mounting options
- One-year warranty
Customized Options
- 80/20 overhead mounting bracket
- 12 – 24 inch stand height extension
- EPC Gen 2 (900MHz) compliant RFID capability
- Ethernet hub/switch for single point RJ-45 connection
Specifications
Dimensions
29.6″ (w) x 26.5″ (h) x 24.9″ (d)
Hardware
Main Plate: 1/2″ aircraft aluminum
Fasteners: Nickel-plated and corrosion-resistant
Eurofast sensor connections
Electrical
Input: 115VAC @ 5.0 amps 50/60Hz single phase
Output: 24VDC @ 2.0 amps
Includes 10′ power cord
Print Engine
Print Engines: Zebra, SATO, or Honeywell
Print Method: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Print Width: 6.6″ maximum | 0.5″ minimum
Print Length: 14″ maximum
Print Resolution: 203, 300, or 600* DPI
Media Supply: 14″ OD on 3″ core
Communication: Serial, Parallel, E-Net, Wireless E-Net, USB
* 600 DPI not available for all print engine manufacturers
Applicator
Placement Accuracy
Within 0.025″ w/ consistent product
Within 0.010″ w/ stationery product
Maximum Reach
Up to 58″ (tamp system)
Up to 18″ (swing arm system)
Contact a Panther sales representative for more information about the Predator labeling automation system.
