Why Fibre Laser Is Ideal for Beverage Can Coding?

The beverage industry has seen major changes in recent years in packaging and coding solutions. The beverage industry demands high speeds, accuracy and reliability when coding onto high levels of output each day. Fibre laser technology has emerged and is an effective solution for modern can lines, ensuring compliance and efficiency. 

Challenges that Beverage Can Manufacturers are Facing

Beverage can manufacturers face many challenges within production including: 

  • High-speed lines – Needing coding and printing solutions to operate quickly without compromising on code quality 
  • Curved, lightweight aluminium surfaces – Needs to ensure codes is legible and clear despite curved surface 
  • Strict traceability and compliance requirements – Tracking for allergens and traceability is important  
  • Need for permanent codes – Often in cold, wet environments, codes need to withstand harsh conditions 

Why Fibre Laser 

Fibre Laser is a non-contact laser technology that etches codes directly onto the can surface. Fibre Lasers are highly effective for engraving and annealing onto metal. They are ideal technology when speed, depth and durability are required. This is because they can permanently mark thousands of characters per second and easily integrate into high-volume production lines.  

Key Advantages of Fibre Laser  

  • Very high-speed marking capability 
  • Excellent contrast on metals  
  • Suitable for harsh industrial environments  
  • Minimal maintenance  
  • Long operating life (often up to 100,000 hours) 
Linx coding on metal

Unmatched quality on cans 

Fibre lasers are extremely affective for producing clear, high-contrast codes that remain legible through filling, production and distribution.  

These codes cannot be smudged, faded or removed providing a permanent, high-quality code whilst supporting anti-counterfeiting and brand protection. 

Fibre laser codes require no drying time, and the printer maintains accuracy at a high speed – reducing rejects and rework.  

Fibre Lasers are efficient for coding: 

  • Date and batch codes  
  • Lot numbers  
  • QR and 2D codes 

Why Linx Lasers

Linx provide expert support, guidance and ongoing service when installing a laser printer. Our printers are designed to provide reliable, safe, efficient coding solutions for companies. With laser experts on hand, our technology is suited to your specific business, maximising uptime and code quality on beverage cans. 

At Linx Printing Technologies, our UK-based production team brings extensive expertise in printing technology. If you’re looking for a reliable, future-ready solution for coding, get in touch with our team to explore the right approach for your production environment. 

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