Abstract: The invention relates to a labeling machine for wet adhesive labels comprising a gluing and application device which holds and guides the labels. A label magazine is connected upstream from the gluing and application device to which labels are fed from said label magazine. During the processing of multiple labels, the label magazine is configured as a support platform with a support wall that extends over the entire length of the platform, and transporting means for transporting the labels are provided above the support platform in the vicinity of the support wall. Said transporting means transfer the detached label to a label conveyor arranged above the support wall, and a conveyor platform is provided on the label conveyor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of applying an adhesive, e.g., hotmelt, to containers in labeling machines. The hotmelt is contactlessly applied to the containers to be labeled by means of a nozzle applicator. After application of the adhesive to the object to be labeled, the adhesive spot or adhesive bead produced in this manner is distributed over a wide area by means of a stream of pressurized gas, e.g., pressurized air.