{"id":34807,"date":"2023-06-15T10:53:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T10:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/solutions\/applications\/can-coding\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:31:32","slug":"can-coding","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/can-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Printing on Aluminium Cans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-hero glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:352px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2452\" height=\"1839\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-421\" alt=\"Printing on Aluminium Cans\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can.webp\" style=\"object-position:42% 27%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"42% 27%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can.webp 2452w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cij-on-metal-can-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2452px) 100vw, 2452px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong>Printing on Aluminium Cans<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:352px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12179\" alt=\"date coders for can\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg\" style=\"object-position:40% 34%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"40% 34%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong>Date Coders for Can<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:352px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1100\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15219\" alt=\"coding and printing on cans\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg?resize=300,220 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg?resize=768,563 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg?resize=1024,751 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong>Coding and Printing on Cans<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button aria-label=\"Previous\" class=\"glide-prev-arrow\" data-glide-dir=\"&lt;\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"Next\" class=\"glide-next-arrow\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><\/button><\/div><div role=\"tablist\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\" class=\"glide__bullets\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-boost-efficiency-printing-on-aluminium-cans\">Boost Efficiency: Printing on Aluminium Cans<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Our date coders for cans are suitable for production line coding of expiration dates and batch numbers, using non-contact printing designed to code directly onto metal in almost any orientation. Our intelligent can-date coders can save time with <strong>pre-programmed codes<\/strong> and keep you safe with remote control and monitoring via PrinterNet. Linx can coders also print <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/coding-types\/barcode-printer\/\"><strong>barcodes<\/strong><\/a>, data matrices and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/coding-types\/qr-codes\/\"><strong>QR codes<\/strong><\/a> avoiding unnecessary waste or environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx is a specialist in creating coding and marking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/\">industrial printers<\/a>, we understand that printing on cans presents several unique challenges, from difficult-to-adhere surfaces and wet or harsh environments to small circumference marking areas. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">laser coding machines<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">continuous inkjet printers<\/a><\/strong> have been designed to cope with any production line printing requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Printing on aluminium cans along with specialised inks and permanent codes ensures <strong>safety and traceability<\/strong> in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\">food<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/beverage\/\">beverage<\/a><\/strong> industries. Additionally, coding on cosmetics and chemical containers ensure quality assurance. Our expertise in product and packaging marking &amp; identification can help you to <strong>reduce costs and improve productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-production-line-aluminium-can-printer\">Production Line Aluminium Can Printer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Can production lines are designed to increase production volume and reduce labour costs. At Linx we realise that reliable and consistent product marking is critical as rework adds significant cost to product manufacture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx date coders for cans are designed to integrate with your production line systems, able to cope with a variety of line speeds and feature automated date &amp; batch number functions to <strong>reduce manual interventions<\/strong> and therefore <strong>avoid line downtime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx also offers coders for specialist date coding such as with UV and food-grade inks. Our laser can-date coders are ideal for<strong> high-volume or permanent marking<\/strong> with no need for consumables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Printing on Tin Cans<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Beverage Can Printing<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Coding on Cosmetics<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><br>For tinned products Linx pigmented inks enable long-lasting printing of expiry dates or batch numbers on the top or side of tins and even on bottle &amp; jar lids providing clarity for years even if stored in daylight.<br><br><\/td><td>Linx non-contact, production line marking is ideal for printing on beer cans and soft drink cans. Linx has a product marking solution for all steel &amp; aluminium cans and any coding requirement.<br><br><\/td><td>Some industries require coding of batch or lot numbers, time, and date onto small circumference cans to enable faster production line operation and remove the need for manual work.<br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Our laser coders can also code onto coated metals or external paper and card packaging, providing rapid, permanent marking with no need for consumables or ribbon\/ink changeovers.<\/td><td>Depending on your needs, Linx has high adhesion, retort, and even washable inks for use on metal surfaces in a range of harsh environments and inks to enable straightforward recycling after use.<\/td><td>Our date can coders are also capable of printing onto metal lids and caps in a variety of orientations with small character printing that is long-lasting, legible, and consistent.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-printer-types-for-can-coding\">Printer Types for Can Coding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-continuous-inkjet-printer\">Continuous Inkjet Printer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx Continuous Inkjet offer many benefits for printing on aluminium cans. This machine allows fast and easy to do an edit of messaging with the touchscreen interface making it easy for line changes. Our machines also come with a robust print head to withstand harsh production environments, eliminating the worry of expensive damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4505-e1777989031218.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"CIJ Printing on Aluminium Cans\" class=\"wp-image-66730\" style=\"width:330px;height:247px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print\u00a0up to 6 lines of codes, including\u00a0QR codes, Data Matrix, and GS1 Data Matrix,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Character heights from 1.2mm to 20mm\u00a0and\u00a0print speeds up to 9.1 m\/s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Fast line changes with no jet restart\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">IP55 standard,\u00a0IP65 option available\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Guided maintenance and predictable servicing\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/linx-9000-series\/\">Industrial Inkjet Printer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-fibre-laser\">Fibre Laser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Our Linx Fibre Laser Coders mark on bear metal is suitable for can coding. These lasers can keep up with incredibly fast lines able to code 90,000 cans an hour. A fibre laser creates very fine spots creating excellent quality codes making them ideal for marking on small components or large amounts of information onto small areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2990.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"laser coding on aluminium cans\" class=\"wp-image-5325\" style=\"width:377px;height:251px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2990.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2990.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2990.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2990.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Remote access, control, and support with Linx PrinterNet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Permanent marking on a wide range of materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Over 20,000 configurations to meet code requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Compact marking head for easy integration into moving and static lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/linx-fsl20-fsl50\/\">Laser Coders<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-see-what-your-code-on-a-can-will-look-like\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>See what your code on a can will look like.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Coding and Printing on Cans\" class=\"wp-image-3915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg 2196w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1616.jpg?resize=2048,1363 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-to-find-out-nbsp-more-information-and-to-request-your-free-samples-with-no-obligation-click-the-button-below\"><strong><strong>To find out&nbsp;more information and to request your free samples with no obligation, click the button below.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\">Request Print Sample<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-key-benefits\">Key benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Robust traceability | Up to IP65 rated printers | Easy to use and accurate coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Reliable operation in hot, dusty, wet, or non-temperature-controlled environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Range of solutions for durable coding onto most metals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aluminium-can-printing.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"date coders for can\" class=\"wp-image-9799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aluminium-can-printing.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aluminium-can-printing.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aluminium-can-printing.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/aluminium-can-printing.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Date coders for can<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688643176946\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><a>Are the laser safety guards bespoke?<\/a><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. We have an in-house designer to bespoke design the laser guarding to fit your production line.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688643196779\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><a>Will a CIJ\u2019s code wash off a can?<\/a><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. We have developed several inks for various industries and purposes. For printing on aluminium cans specifically we know oils and grease may be present. Linx have developed an ink formular that can penetrate those stubborn substances for the coder to mark clear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688643216963\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><a>Will the machine have start up issues if it has been shut down for a while?<\/a><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Specifically with our CIJ printers, they have been designed with an auto-cleaning system of the print head minimising the need to clean the print head of any mess and to reduce time. They have also been designed for many different industries and can be shut down for 3 months without any need for flushing or draining. These machines are effortlessly integrable, and can be introduced and removed from a production line easily.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bfdbf5\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-working-with-linx\">Working with Linx<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Want to know what is the best coding and marking solution for the automotive industry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Call us, chat to us or simply fill in the form with your details and we will get back to you. Tell us what the main priorities in your production process are and we will help you choose the best solution tailored to your needs. And we will tell you how much you will save too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5e6b19ed wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-metal-and-can-coding-applications\">Metal and Can Coding Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-vertical-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"vertical-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vertical-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/packaging\/\">Food<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFind out how Linx can coders\u00a0make\u00a0food packaging marking simple and efficient<br><a 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