This pallet labeler comparison puts the Altech ALcode P next to the pallet labeling systems from Weber, ID Technology, Quadrel and Fox IV, using only what each maker publishes, with a link to the source page for every competitor figure.
Marapack Services is the Pacific Northwest distributor for Altech labeling systems, so we are not a neutral party and we say so. We do not represent Weber, ID Technology, Quadrel or Fox IV. We did not invent or estimate a competitor figure: where a maker does not publish one on the cited page, the table says so.
Planning the pallet end of a line and want the numbers checked against your own pallets? Book a pallet area audit and tell us the pallet size, the faces and the rate.
If you want the category overview first, our page on pallet labeling systems explains the types and what to ask. This page is the side by side.
What does each maker publish in a pallet labeler comparison?
Each maker publishes a different slice. Weber publishes print engines, label ranges and a rate in pallets per minute. ID Technology publishes application distances and an all-electric design. Quadrel publishes a rate and an accuracy figure. Fox IV publishes label widths and the number of pallet sides. The table marks every gap.
Table 1: applicator, label size, faces and rate
| Maker and model | Applicator | Label size | Faces labeled | Rate as published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altech ALcode P | Pneumatic contact tamp on a tri-axial movement | A5, 148 x 210 mm (about 5.8 x 8.3 in), standard; other sizes on request | Two adjacent faces in one stop; three faces in one or two stops (Altech's published specification) | Up to 180 pallets/h on one face, 120 on two faces, depending on label size and applicator configuration |
| Weber 5300 dual-label pallet | Articulating swing-tamp applicator, air-blow application | Pallet label 4.0 in wide, up to 8.0 in long; engine width range 0.625 to 7.1 in (16 to 180 mm), depending on the print engine. Reach not published by the manufacturer on this page | Two labels on adjacent sides of a pallet | Up to five pallets per minute |
| Weber 5300 tamp-blow pallet | Tamp-blow | Minimum 0.75 in wide by 0.5 in long, maximum 7.0 in wide by 8.0 in long | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page |
| ID Technology 265 CarbonFlex | Swappable applicator modules; application distance up to 58 in (tamp) or 18 in (swing arm); all-electric servo, no compressed air | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | One or two labels per case, tray or pallet | Not published by the manufacturer on this page |
| ID Technology 3-panel printer applicator | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | One, two or three panels of pallets or cases (press release dated September 15, 2009) | Not published by the manufacturer on this page |
| Quadrel pallet labeling system | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Side, top, leading edge or adjacent side, per Quadrel's pallet labeler page | Up to 120 pallets per hour; applied accuracy plus or minus 1/32 in |
| Fox IV pallet labeling | Tamp, tamp-blow and wipe | Label widths up to 8.7 in for print and apply, 9 in for preprinted | One to four sides of a pallet | Not published by the manufacturer on this page |
Table 2: print engine, speed and interfaces
| Maker and model | Print width | Resolution | Print speed | Interfaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altech ALcode P | Up to 167.5 mm (about 6.6 in) | 203 or 305 dpi | Up to 400 mm/s (about 16 in/s) | RS232C, Centronics, USB, LAN |
| Weber 5300 dual-label pallet | 4.1 to 6.6 in (about 104 to 168 mm), depending on engine | 203, 300 or 600 dpi, depending on engine | Up to 16 in/s, varying by engine | RS-232-C, Centronics compatible, numerous I/Os |
| ID Technology 265 CarbonFlex | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Remote-mounted 7 in touch screen |
| Quadrel pallet labeler | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Allen-Bradley PLC control and color touchscreen |
| Fox IV pallet labeling | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Not published by the manufacturer on this page | Robotic palletizer interface |
The Altech figures are what our own ALcode P page states, taken from Altech's ALcode P specification page and data sheet. We are confirming the ALcode P's price list code and specification with the factory, so treat that page as the reference and confirm figures with us before you rely on them.
The rate column is not a fair race. Weber states pallets per minute, Quadrel and Altech state pallets per hour, and every figure depends on label size, faces and configuration. Weber's "up to five pallets per minute" and Altech's "up to 180 pallets/h on one face, 120 on two faces" describe different setups, so ask each maker for the rate on your pallet and your number of labels.
What decides between pallet labelers?
Six things decide it: how many pallet faces need a label and in how many stops, how big the label must be, the print engine class, how the pallet reaches the machine, how the machine talks to your warehouse system, and who services it. Rate and brand matter less than a fit to your pallet area.
1. Faces and stops. Many customers want a label on two adjacent faces. Whether that happens in one stop or two changes the time each pallet spends at the station. Fox IV publishes one to four sides, Weber a two-label adjacent-side system and ID Technology one to three panels on its older press release. Compare the number of faces you need, not the best case on a data sheet.
2. Label size. A large format SSCC label is not a case label. Check the maker's maximum label and print width against the label your customer or the SSCC label requirements call for.
3. Print engine class. Higher resolution costs print speed and usually money; choose resolution from the smallest bar width on your label, not from the biggest number published. Weber lists three resolutions by engine. The ALcode P lists two.
4. How the pallet gets to the machine. A fixed station on a conveyed line suits a dedicated pallet labeler. If the pallet is parked and does not move, an articulated arm is worth a look; see our ALrobot page. Air-driven and all-electric applicators differ in the utilities the station needs.
5. Data and integration. The label is only right if the machine receives the right serial shipping container code at the right moment. Compare interfaces: serial, USB, LAN, Ethernet and PLC control, and what your warehouse or ERP system can send.
6. Service and parts near you. A pallet labeler that stops holds up shipping. Ask who comes, from where, with what, and how long wear parts take.
Total cost drivers sit under all six: the print engine, the applicator and mounting, the interface, any camera, guarding and the handling around the pallet, plus spares and service over the years. We do not publish prices.
How does the Altech ALcode P differ from the others on what we can say?
The ALcode P is Altech's dedicated pallet labeling system, and we can state what Altech publishes for it: A5 labels, a 167.5 mm print width, 203 or 305 dpi and a tri-axial contact tamp. We cannot say it is better. The honest differences are the options and the service behind it.
Altech also offers a second route for pallets, large format tamp applicators at 500, 750 and 1000 mm on a print and apply head, and a robotic arm for a parked pallet. Whether a given configuration reaches your label position is set by the applicator and the mounting geometry, and give us the load height and we will tell you which one reaches it.
For pallet labels under the Produce Traceability Initiative, see our PTI labeling systems page.
How current are these specifications?
The competitor figures were read from each manufacturer's public page on October 5, 2026. Specifications change as models and print engines change, and a product page can lag a product. The manufacturer's current specification sheet governs, so confirm every figure with the maker before you buy. The ID Technology 3-panel entry comes from a press release dated 2009 and should be treated as history.
Where a cell says not published by the manufacturer, that means the cited page does not state it, not that the machine lacks it. Other makers, including Domino, Markem-Imaje, Videojet and Novexx, also sell pallet labelers; the same questions apply to them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pallet labeler? There is no best at brand level. Fit to your pallet size, the number of faces, the label your customer requires, your rate and who services it near you decides the outcome. We sell Altech, so ask us to check the numbers against your pallets.
How does the Altech ALcode P compare with the Weber 5300? Both are print and apply pallet systems that offer a 203 dpi and a roughly 300 dpi print option. Weber also lists 600 dpi on some engines and publishes a rate in pallets per minute. Altech states A5 labels and up to 180 pallets an hour on one face, 120 on two faces. Compare them at your own label size.
Does ID Technology publish pallet labeler specifications? On the 265 CarbonFlex page, ID Technology publishes application distances of up to 58 in for a tamp and 18 in for a swing arm, and an all-electric design. It does not publish label size, print width or rate on that page.
Do you service Weber, ID Technology or Quadrel pallet labelers? We do not list those brands among the equipment we service. We service Altech, Label-Aire 3100 applicators and 5100 systems, PackLeader, CTM and Tach-It equipment.
Do you sell Weber, ID Technology, Quadrel or Fox IV? No. We are the Pacific Northwest distributor for Altech labeling systems and do not represent those makers.
Can a pallet labeler print a different SSCC on every pallet? Yes, that is what a print and apply pallet labeler does: the label is printed when the pallet is finished, so each pallet gets its own code. Your warehouse system has to send the right data.
How much does a pallet labeler cost? It depends on the print engine, the applicator, the interface, the camera and the handling around the pallet. We do not publish prices and quote after measuring the pallet area.
Can you check a quote I received from another maker? Yes. Send it with your pallet size and rate and we will tell you what it leaves out, which is where quotes most often differ.
Check the numbers against your pallet area
A comparison table cannot see your pallets, your stops or your warehouse system. Tell us the pallet size, the faces and the rate, or call 253-709-5566, and we will measure the pallet area against the options.