With 3D printing, everything is possible
The production conditions of beverage producers are very demanding. There are various requirements from high speed production line to condensing environment. The expensive filling and packaging equipment must not tolerate the planned shutdown due to the inkjet printer. Therefore, although spurting code solution accounts for only a relatively small part of your packaging investment, choosing the right inkjet solution is a necessary condition for your success.
The coding position required on the beverage container will determine the installation position of the printer
Pre labeling
In order to meet the requirements of this application, the printer is usually installed on the first rotary table of the labeling machine. The printer is integrated into the sticker machine to print the same position on each label and then put the label on the container.
Post labeling
In this configuration, the printer is located in the process after the label is attached to the container. The beam steering device on the special printing head or laser code printer on the inkjet inkjet printer helps to ensure that the inkjet printer or code printer is installed in the limited space, and the same location is used to code or code on the same label.
Packing box and shrink packing tray
The most suitable integration position of the packing box is after the sealing box or tray is distributed to the conveyor belt. The type of information and the amount of information you want to print on the packing box determine the most suitable solution for your spray code.
Texture of material
Glass bottles — high quality spray codes
Beverage bottles continue to develop from transparent to amber, to green and other qualities of quality. The new bottle requirements and packaging lines determine your choice of spray technology, but the quality and content of the code are also the factors that you need to consider when you choose.
Continuous ink-jet (CIJ)
Provide a variety of optional ink, including fast drying, removable, high contrast, food safety and condensation.
The CleanFlow print head reduces the frequency of the cleaning head and helps to maximize the normal running time
Laser marking system
A clear, permanent code can be provided in almost any color or type of glass bottle
Specially designed for high quality signs, with few font, coding, or graphic constraints
Aluminum cans and soft packing bags – keeping the production line running smoothly
Aluminum cans and soft packaging bags are common choices for packing all kinds of beverage products. However, because of metal decoration and arc design factors, it is often difficult to spray code on these packages. Your spray code solution needs to be able to cope with these difficult jet applications and help your production line to run efficiently.
Continuous ink-jet (CIJ)
To meet the application requirements of high-speed canned, including printing in aluminum cans on the bottom
The most abundant combination of ink products in the industry, providing more than 175 kinds of ink, including tasteless and non – butanone (MEK) ink
Thermal transfer printing (TTO)
High resolution code (12 points per millimeter per inch / 300 points per inch) on flexible thin film, without solvent
The patented separate ribbon drive can improve mechanical reliability, minimize the shutdown time associated with maintenance, and maximize the efficiency of the ribbon.
Plastic bottles, caps, pull rings – solutions for various plastic containers
The shape, size and composition of transparent and colored plastic bottles and containers are constantly changing. These containers are coded to be used by consumers, such as “shelf life”, which can also include production data for the management of the supply chain.
Continuous ink-jet (CIJ)
High speed, non-contact printing can be carried out even on irregular shape surfaces
SmartCartrdigeTM ink and solvent delivery systems can almost keep the ink / solvent recharge process without messy, waste and error
Laser marking system
No ink or solvent is needed to reduce environmental impact
With a wide range of laser lenses, power and technology types, it can ensure the spray printing on most plastic materials.
Cardboard, cartons, labels – the functions are diverse and can be almost used to spray code on any surface.
The choice of spray code and ink / solvent is based on your unique business requirements. Material and environmental factors, pollution prevention requirements, and high speed production that is usually needed in the beverage industry will make the selection process more challenging.
Continuous ink-jet (CIJ)
It is easy to integrate into your production line, even the interior of the labeling machine, and can almost be printed in any position of the label or box.
A small area of 50 microns can be used to encode the size of a small nozzle in a small area of small area.
Laser marking system
The CO2 laser code machine can remove the top layer of pre printed ink and expose the bottom layer to form high quality, contrasting coding
Line technology and large identification areas provide excellent coding quality
Hot foam inkjet (TIJ)
High resolution ink-jet printing based on ink, without changing wear parts, can minimize maintenance and related shutdown time
Small design, easy to integrate into your production line, easy to use flexible communication options
Shrink packaging, container, and pallet support supply chain – improve traceability and reduce the cost of packing box
Print batch, batch number and supplier specific information on the packing box and provide a visible traceability point for your warehouse, wholesaler and retailer. This information contains important product information that can help quickly identify products and enable products to drive faster in the supply chain. As GS1 solutions partner, Videojet can help you achieve this goal. In addition, the direct printing of these information on the container can simplify the packaging requirements and reduce the relative costs of the containers by making different trading partners use standard general cargo containers.