Coding and Marking on Extrusion
Industrial coding and marking solutions for extrusions must provide the flexibility to accommodate the diverse materials that manufacturers produce. Extruded surfaces, such as metal, ceramic, and plastic, can present challenges due to their various shapes, which can affect ink adhesion and code readability. In environments where dust, heat, and humidity are prevalent, it’s essential to use robust printers that can endure these conditions.
We recognize that counterfeiting is a significant issue in the extrusion industry, and we offer a variety of printer types to address this challenge. Our extensive selection of inks, including colored options suitable for all material types, ensures crisp readability. Whether you need to print a simple product name or logo, part number, connection line, or compliance markings, Linx systems provide versatile coding solutions for printing logos, text, and large codes on extruded products.
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What is Extrusion?
Extrusion is a manufacturing process where materials, typically plastic, metal products, are shaped by forcing them through a die to create a continuous profile with a specific cross-sectional shape.
This technique involves heating the material until it becomes pliable and then pushing it through a mold or die using a screw or piston. The resulting extruded product can be cut to length and used in various applications, such as pipes, sheets, or structural components.
Printing on extrusion material may present challenges, whether that is marking serial numbers, safety warnings, or logos. Choosing the right Extrusion Printing Solutions is crucial for manufacturers to work efficiently and meet design standards.
Which Extrusion Printing Solutions Will be Best?
When choosing a printer for extrusion lines, always check the IP rating. Linx systems offer IP55 and IP65 protection, ensuring resistance to dust, moisture, and washdowns—ideal for harsh extrusion environments.
Printer Types for Coding and Marking on Extrusion
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printers
Linx continuous ink jet has been designed to withstand the harsh production environments extrusion has in store. IP rated 65 built in all stainless steel, you are ensured it can survive water, heat, and dust. Linx CIJ printers reduce ongoing costs by efficiently using inks and solvents and are designed to be durable and reliable, meeting the highest standards of coding quality.
- Capable to code from 2mm up to 22mm high
- Durable, high quality multi-line coding
- Wide range of inks to keep your codes in place on nearly any substrate
- Optional IP protection for harsh environments
Laser Coders
Laser printers are ideal for permanent coding and provide a low operating cost product marking solution. Linx laser coding machines are designed for use in challenging, high-speed production environments while ensuring industry leading text and code quality. Our Lasers can code on PVC with low surface damage with clear visible colour change on light colour material.
- Permanent marking capability
- Low operating costs – no need for consumables
- High quality coding even on the fast line speeds
- Capable of keeping pace on a fast line
What Role Does Linx Ink Play for Coding and Marking on Extrusion?
Compliance plays a vital part in the extrusion process and differs between industries. Linx offer a wide variety of inks, and we can help advise you what ink is suitable and complaint for your industry and needs. We offer MEK-free, highly pigmented, odour free, and fast drying options also. We also have grease and oil penetrating inks eliminating the need for pre or post treatment, cutting costs and time.
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Resources
Choosing The Right Extrusions Coding & Marking Solution White Paper
Linx Contrasting Inks Datasheet
Special Adherence Inks Datasheet
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