Case Study – Brucom Distribution
Brucom Improves Cable Marking Efficiency with Linx
Reliable, high-contrast white ink coding helps Brucom Distribution reduce cleaning and simplify wire and cable identification.
Brucom Distribution Ltd manufactures and supplies electrical and mechanical assemblies, including wiring harness and cable assembly systems.
The company needed a reliable way to print clear identification codes directly onto wires and cables while reducing the maintenance associated with its existing white ink printer.
By introducing a Linx Spectrum Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer with white pigmented ink, Brucom achieved clear, high-contrast cable marking with significantly less cleaning and easier code setup.
| Industry | Wire & Cable |
| Code | Unique job number for each contract |
| Printer | Linx 8940 Spectrum CIJ |
| Ink | White pigmented ink 1059 |
| Application | Wire and cable marking |
| Production | 2–10 hours per day, depending on the job |
| Outcome | Reduced cleaning and easier operation |
The Challenge
Brucom uses pigmented inks to apply identification codes directly onto its cable and wire assemblies.
Production requirements vary considerably between jobs, with printing operations running anywhere from 2 to 10 hours per day.
With its previous white ink printer, ink build-up meant the printhead needed cleaning two to three times per day.
This created unnecessary maintenance for operators and reduced the efficiency of the coding process.
Brucom needed a solution that could:
- Produce clear codes on wires and cables
- Deliver strong contrast using white pigmented ink
- Reduce frequent printhead cleaning
- Handle varying production schedules
- Make code creation and setup easier for operators
- Provide reliable start-up between production runs
The Linx Solution
Brucom installed the Linx 8940 Spectrum Continuous Inkjet printer with white pigmented ink 1059.
The solution enabled Brucom to produce clear, high-contrast identification codes directly onto its wire and cable assemblies while reducing the maintenance demands associated with its previous equipment.
The touchscreen interface also simplified code creation and setup, helping operators prepare different jobs more efficiently.
The solution provided:
- High-contrast white coding
- Direct printing onto wires and cables
- Reduced printhead cleaning
- Simple touchscreen operation
- Faster code setup
- Reliable start-up for changing production schedules
Results & Business Impact
The change delivered a noticeable improvement for Brucom’s production team.
Following installation, Brucom achieved:
No daily printhead cleaning
The Linx printhead does not require the daily cleaning associated with Brucom’s previous white ink printer.
Reduced operator maintenance
Less ink build-up and cleaning means operators can spend less time maintaining the coding equipment.
Faster code setup
The touchscreen interface makes creating and changing codes straightforward for different production jobs.
Reliable start-up
The printer can be placed into idle mode at the end of production and is ready when work resumes the following morning.
Clear, consistent codes
High-contrast white ink provides clear identification on cable and wire assemblies.
What Brucom Says
“At the end of the day we put it into idle, and then first thing in the morning, it’s ready to rock and roll. I can’t fault it, it’s easy to use and you get a clear print, which is just what we want for our customers.”
Phillip Emery
Wire Prep Manager, Brucom Distribution Ltd
Why High-Contrast Coding Matters for Wire & Cable
Clear identification is particularly important when printing directly onto wires and cables.
Codes may need to identify individual products, contracts, batches or other traceability information while remaining easy to read against different cable colours.
For Brucom, each printed job number is unique to the individual customer contract.
Using white pigmented ink provides the contrast required for clear identification while CIJ technology enables the code to be applied directly onto the cable or wire without contact.
Need Clear, Reliable Codes on Your Wires and Cables?
Whether you need to print identification numbers, traceability information, metre markings or product information, Linx can help determine the right coding technology and ink for your cable material and production environment.
Test your actual wire or cable with Linx to see the print quality before choosing your coding solution.
About Brucom Distribution
Established in 2003, Brucom Distribution Ltd manufactures and supplies a wide range of electrical and mechanical assemblies.
The company specialises in wiring harness and cable assembly systems, where clear and reliable identification helps support quality throughout the manufacturing process.
By improving its cable marking process with Linx technology, Brucom has reduced routine maintenance while maintaining the clear print quality required for its customers.