Laser Marking System's 1,200 Characters Per Second

As the complement to Alltec's 30 watt laser marker, the Alltec LC300, the new 10 watt laser system Alltec LC100 comes with similar features with less power input.

As the complement to Alltec's 30 watt laser marker, the Alltec LC300, the new 10 watt laser system Alltec LC100 comes with similar features with less power input.

The claimed marking speed of up to 1,200 characters per second and a line speed up to 10 metres per second, makes it one of the fastest systems in its class, said the company.

The Alltec LC100 is also said to create consistent and crisp marks at high-line speeds and the new laser marker applies more information on to products than any other comparable system.

The system is said to be suitable for pharmaceutical boxes and paper, cardboard and carton packings, as well as PET containers and electronic semi-conductor devices (such as ICs, PCBs, sensors, detectors and connectors) and automotive parts, in addition to extruded products, such as sealings, profiles and tubes.

The system marks expiration and manufacture dates as well as ticket numbers and line codes, ID matrix and barcodes or logos, symbols and individual data, including serial numbers, batch and lot codes or content and weight specifications, said Alltec.

The company commented that especially permanent codes, bar codes and logos can help prevent counterfeiting of products that require consistent marking of variable data.

The new 10 watt laser marker also accepts most common data formats to enable use of standard CAD and graphics programs.

Thanks to its compact design, flexible components and its communication and interface concept, the LC100 is said to integrate in to production lines.

The system can be controlled using a hand-held controller, or online via an external device, such as a programmable logic controller, PC or a host computer with Ethernet or RS232.

The company added that its new system, generates jobs with the Windows-based software Smart Graph, which also provides multiple password-protected security levels.

To fit in crowded or tight spaces, the Alltec LC100 is claimed to be capable of zero-degree (straight-out) or 90-degree laser output and the head can be detached and positioned for even the most intricate marking jobs.

A pilot laser option facilitates and accelerates alignment, which is critical when switching to a new marking job, said Alltec.

The marking and supply units are IP54S-rated and for harsh and wash-down environments, IP65-rated protection will be optionally available.

According to Alltec's product manager, Dr Ekkehard Baum: "The LC100 has virtually maintenance-free operation over thousands of hours.

There are no conventional consumable costs, such as inks, compressed air or solvents and the laser tube life is prolonged by an optimised air cooling system.".

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