Plastic Coding and Marking Machines
Polyethylene (PE) is the most common plastic used for rigid packaging. Application of production codes and date codes during the production process can be easily done with the Linx plastic coding machines.
We offer expert product identification solutions for plastic marking including inks for enhanced adhesion, specifically designed to adhere to printing on a wide variety of plastics such as PVC, nylon, OPP, PP and PE.
These plastic marking machines are designed to be easily integrated into your production environment, built with IP65-rated printers to keep dust and airborne contaminations from the printer. Traceability information, barcodes, variable data, and multi-line codes can be clearly marked on plastic containers with our robust and reliable printers.
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Plastic Marking Machines Application
Shrink Wrap and Plastic Film
This material allows the customer to see the product and keep it protected from the air. It is one of the most popular packaging materials, but printing on a non-absorbent surface can present some challenges.
- CIJ marking machines for plastic can mark expiry dates, and traceability data on non-absorbent surfaces with ease without specialised ink
- Laser marking machines for plastic can mark on static capable of avoiding pin holes with special fonts
PET Bottles
PET bottles are commonly used in the beverage and personal care industries due to their transparency, robustness, and lightweight design. Marking such as best before codes, batch numbers, EAN codes, matrix codes, barcodes and even logos.
- CIJ plastic coding machines code reliably in wet, dry, or dusty environments with specialised removable inks for reusable bottles.
- Laser plastic coding machines mark up to 9,000 bottles per hour without damaging the material.
Flow Wrap
Flow wrap is a lightweight, cost-effective material popular in the food industry.
- Continuous inkjet coders deliver non-contact coding on uneven and non-absorbent surfaces.
- Specialised inks ensure excellent adhesion even on surfaces exposed to water, grease, or oil.
Printing on Plastic Tubes
Our printers integrate seamlessly with rotary plastic filling machines, delivering high-quality marks on plastic tubes and other materials like cardboard cartons and cases. In a nutshell versatile solution for multi-role applications, saving costs and enhancing productivity.
Plastic Coding and Marking Machine Types
Continuous Inkjet Printing on Plastic
CIJ printers are renowned for their rapid printing capabilities, making them ideal for high-volume production lines. They can print at speeds up to 1,000 feet per minute, significantly outpacing many other printing technologies. This speed ensures that production processes remain efficient and uninterrupted.
- Adheres to greasy, oily, or dry surfaces with ease.
- Capable of printing on various plastic types, including curved, textured, and uneven surfaces, due to its non-contact printing method.
- Equipped with a robust touchscreen that can be operated while wearing gloves.
- Offers multiple coding formats, including characters up to 20mm in height.
- Low ink consumption and minimal maintenance requirements contribute to reduced operational costs over time.
Laser Coding on Plastic
Laser coding on plastic is a precise, durable, and eco-friendly method for marking plastic components across various industries. It offers permanent, high-contrast markings without the need for consumables like ink or chemicals. This technique is widely used for branding, traceability, compliance, and aesthetic purposes.
- Marks are resistant to wear, chemicals, and environmental factors, ensuring long-term legibility.
- Enables high-resolution marking of intricate designs, barcodes, and serial numbers.
- High-speed, non-contact process suitable for automated production lines.
- Eliminates the need for inks or solvents, reducing waste and pollution.
High-Performance Inks for Plastic Coding Machines
Linx provides a range of specialised inks designed for enhanced adhesion on a variety of plastic materials. Whether you need high-contrast pigmented inks for light or dark surfaces or inks that adhere to challenging materials like plastic film, grease-coated plastics, or oily surfaces, Linx has the perfect solution.
Linx has printers perfect for marking and coding on plastics, thermoplastics, polyethene, polypropylene, polycarbonate and many other plastics used in several industries and applications.
Our pigmented inks retain clarity and readability for years, even when exposed to outdoor elements, making them ideal for plastic cables, extrusions, and other durable products.
Related Industries
Confectionery
Meeting the demand for different types of plastic packs, in addition to the traditional paper or card outer wrappers.
Food Industry
Printers for paper labels, cardboard and plastic food packaging, bottles, and even directly onto food products themselves such as eggs or cheese.