Continuous Inkjet Laser Coders On Show At PPMA

A Linx Printing Technologies product story

Edited by the Printingtalk editorial team Jul 20, 2006

A range of systems from Linx Printing Technologies' range of continuous inkjet (CIJ) laser and outer case coders will be on display at the PPMA exhibition in September.

A range of systems from Linx Printing Technologies' range of continuous inkjet (CIJ) laser and outer case coders will be on display at the PPMA exhibition in September.

All of the models demonstrate Linx's ability to provide coding systems for a range of products and markets.

The Linx 4900 CIJ printer is designed to meet everyday product coding and marking requirements, and is claimed to be able to print up to two lines of text and logos at production line speeds of up to 6.25 metres per second and can print on to virtually any material thanks to the broad range of inks available.

At PPMA, the Linx 4900 will be using the new Linx Black ink 1075, an alcohol-resistant and chemical-resistant ink that provides clear, durable results across a range of industries where codes need protection against alcohol and other chemicals, including drinks, cosmetics and electronics.

Linx Black 1075 is said to adhere strongly to a number of packaging materials, ensuring a clear, legible code on difficult-to-code packaging, whilst the ink's fast drying properties enable its use on high-speed bottling lines, said Linx.

The Linx 500SL and Linx 300SL laser coders use steered-beam technology.

The 500SL is claimed to produce consistently high quality, permanent results even on very high speed lines, such as in label coding applications in the bottling industry, as well as hard to mark applications.

The 300SL, a mid-powered system, is more compact and lightweight than other industrial laser coders in its class and delivers greater print performance, added the company.

The IJ600 twinhead outer case coder is claimed to print graphics, text and barcodes on bags, boxes, packaging and containers.

The twinheads enable printing on two sides simultaneously and at any angle, and the pressurised ink system delivers consistent results whatever the head orientation.