Stop Packaging By Hand.
Start Scaling.
The Zap Labeler ZL5 & ZL8 are the ultimate manual labeling solutions for bags, pouches, flat boxes, and square bottles. Beat the "Big Corps" with professional packaging at a fraction of the cost.
The "Hand Labeling" Trap
Are you still applying labels by hand? It's costing you more than you think. One crooked label can ruin the perception of your brand. The hours you spend fighting bubbles and wrinkles are hours you aren't selling.
WHY ZL5 / ZL8?
Built in Carbondale, Illinois from stainless steel, aluminum and HDPE, the ZL5 and ZL8 label bags, pouches, boxes and flat surfaces without electricity or compressed air. Standard components are included, with replacement parts and direct support available.
See It In Action
Parts & Accessories
Pre-set a second table for quick product changeovers.
Extra tension arms for your machine.
Additional adapters for labels on 3-inch cores. Appropriate core plugs are included with each machine; this pair is separately sold.
Common Questions
The only difference is the width of the label path. The ZL5 handles labels up to 5 inches wide, which covers 90% of standard packaging needs. The ZL8 is wider, handling labels up to 8 inches wide for larger bags or boxes.
The ZL5 and ZL8 may handle tapered containers depending on the application and container; test or confirm suitability before ordering.
Yes! The ZL5 is industry-standard for coffee roasters. You can easily label bags with valves. The machine allows you to position the bag so the valve doesn't interfere with the application.
Most operators can comfortably label 10 to 15 products per minute (600–900 products per hour, operator dependent) once they get into a rhythm. It is significantly faster and more accurate than peeling by hand.
Yes. The ZL5 and ZL8 apply clear pressure-sensitive labels. They are manually operated, so the operator aligns the label visually; no label-detection sensor is required.
None at all. The ZL5/ZL8 are fully mechanical. You can use them anywhere—in a warehouse, a kitchen, or a garage—without worrying about power cords or air compressors.
Extremely durable. We use powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel, and HDPE. These are industrial tools meant to last a lifetime, not disposable plastic gadgets.
30 days money back, no restocking fee. Days 31-60 allowed with a restocking fee. No refunds after 60 days.