Our N-SERIES range of Coding Printers is based on tried-and-tested technology and can be found at the heart of many global packaging and manufacturing facilities. Coding solutions that our customers can rely on is our goal. So, why don't we take a look at some of the industries that benefit from CIJ technology?
Extrusions are manufactured in all shapes, sizes and materials, and require various types of codes and marks that are essential for security and traceability. The cable and extrusion sector normally require sequential numbering or meter marking for cable and pipes. The print usually needs to be of good quality and semi-permanent or permanent. This requires high-speed printers that are capable of accurate meter marking and printing identification information onto the cable during the manufacturing process. Pipe extruding companies normally look for larger print heights that are preferably permanent.
Speciality inks such as thermochromic ink also allow printers to be able to apply 'warmed and ready to serve' indicators for pet foods.
The blister packets of pills that we see on a daily basis are all produced on high-speed production lines. Medicines and drugs must be identifiable and must meet regulatory requirements for unique labelling on both the boxes and capsules.
Inkjet printing solutions are particularly suitable for implementing requirements for the identification of medicines. Inkjet printing can be used to generate both characters and 2D barcodes at high print speed and quality and apply them to a variety of surfaces and materials. Even multi-line prints and the combination of characters and graphics can be realised without any problems.
While either Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) or Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) would do the job, CIJ pips its counterpart to the post within construction settings. This is mainly due to its ability to print without needing to be very close to the surface of the item being printed onto. CIJ printers are generally cheaper to run when operating on large-scale workflows, due to the lower cost of consumables. CIJ printers are fairly heavy-duty and robust machines, whereas TIJ printers tend to be smaller, more compact and more fragile. On the flipside, CIJ printers typically have a longer downtime, so if you are operating on a smaller scale and can't afford for your production activity to be halted due to technical difficulties, TIJ might be a cheaper option.
So, there we have it; 5 industries who benefit from CIJ printers like the N-SERIES. We hope you found this blog insightful, particularly if you're someone in one of these industries who has been considering options for coding and marking technologies.
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