Linx CSL Series
Industrial Laser Coders
At Linx, we design our solutions around the realities faced by lean production managers; juggling non-stop demands, high staff turnover, and the pressure to keep output on track.
Marking and coding may be just one part of your operation, yet when it fails, it can bring everything to a halt. That’s why the Linx CSL series is engineered for reliable, high-speed, permanent marking with minimal intervention—reducing downtime, simplifying operation, and helping you keep production moving while focusing on the priorities that matter most.
The Linx CSL Series laser coders are built to solve production challenges such as customer demands, rising operating costs and integration issues to make marking and coding your products easier.
Why choose a Linx Laser?
Versatile application
Flexible coding capabilities
- Mark on a range of materials: The Linx CSL Series is an ideal solution for coding difficult materials incuding glass, rubber and plastics such as HDPE. This makes them suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, automotive. aerospace and extrusion industries.
- Code onto difficult shapes: Flip, mirror and curve messages to create quality codes on different products.
- Coding capabilities: CSL lasers can clearly mark text, numbers, dates, times, barcodes, 2D codes including GS1, graphics and logos.
- Large marking field: Create complex messages, with unlimited lines of text, up to the marking area size of 440mm x 601mm.
Efficient production
Always meet your targets
- High marking speed: Keep up with the speed of your production by coding up to 2100 characters/second; 70,000 bottles/hour; 900m/min.
- Four-core processor: Code large amounts of complex data, including 2D barcodes, even on high-speed lines, with no compromise on code quality.
Simple operation
Easy to use for any operator
- Clear interface: Easy to create, update and revise codes, manage of printing parameters and view job status with the large colour LinxVision® touch screen, and LinxVision software.
- Customisable and secure: Reduce your coding errors and meet coding regulations with password controls to restrict access to qualified personnel only, and include digital signatures for every user interaction.
Cost-effective solution
Reduce running costs
- Up to 45,000 hour tube life: Reduce running costs and production delays
- Zero consumables: CO2 laser marking generates minimal waste and doesn’t require consumables like inks or ribbons, reducing ongoing costs and environmental impact.
- Long service intervals: Typically twice that of the industry standard
- No factory air or water needed for cooling
Easy integration
Stress-free setup on existing lines
- Multiple configurations: Over 20,000 different lens and beam delivery configurations allow the head to code in any orientation to economically meet specific line requirements.
- Detachable heads and quick disconnect cables
- Setup wizards: Simplify installation of the laser on your line using step-by-step guides
- Suitable for harsh environments: Reliable operation in washdown environments with full system IP65 rating (option)
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About CO2 Laser Marking
CO₂ laser coding and marking works by directing a focused beam of infrared light onto the surface of a product or packaging, where the energy from the laser heats and alters the material to create a clear, permanent mark. This can involve engraving, etching, or changing the surface colour depending on the substrate.
The laser beam is precisely controlled by mirrors and software to form text, codes or graphics at high speed, with no inks or consumables required, making it a clean and reliable solution for industrial coding.
The CSL Series
See how the Linx CSL Series combines high-speed laser marking, precise focus control, and flexible configuration options to deliver consistent, permanent codes across a wide range of materials and packaging applications.
Check which models are available in your region by contacting your local distributor.
Linx CSL10
10W Co2 scribing laser designed to be economical yet versatile for a range of applications.
Linx CSL30
30W Co2 scribing laser for sharp codes on fast lines, and even on hard to mark materials.
Linx CSL60
60W Co2 scribing laser with IP65 rating for harsh environments and fast throughput.
Simplified focus technology
The adjustable focus laser marking head with integrated simplified focus technology has been designed for lines with frequent product changeovers.
The simplified focus technology allows the laser to quickly adjust the laser working distance and focus, meaning there is no need to move the laser or adjust it for different height or width products. You can mark various sized products without laser adjustment, reducing changeover time and eliminating errors.
Built-in pilot laser
Ensures products are marked in the right place.
Built-in focus finder
Simplifies the marking distance setting accuracy.
Flat field correction
Constant code quality across the whole marking area.
VisiCode® for cold glass marking
Linx VisiCode is a unique set of parameters, that modulates the laser to an adjusted pulse frequency, which produces highly visible markings on cold glass, even at the highest line speeds.
Each laser pulse produces micro cracks in the surface of the glass substrate. These cracks produce a slightly opaque dot with a higher contrast to the surrounding transparent glass. The code is more visible and of higher quality than one produced without the VisiCode feature. The integrity of the glass is unaffected.
Available on all models, pre-installed template on CSL60
Coding GS1 with Linx CSL Series
Coding GS1 codes with the Linx CSL Series laser coders provides a reliable way to create high‑quality, permanent marks that remain clear and scannable throughout the product’s lifecycle. With laser technology, there are no inks or consumables required, helping reduce running costs while maintaining consistent code quality. This supports accurate data capture for traceability and compliance with global GS1 standards, even in fast‑moving production environments.
Linx’s official partnership with GS1 UK reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, standards-compliant coding solutions. As a GS1 UK-approved provider, our products, including the CSL Series lasers, are validated to print GS1-compliant 2D codes with precision and reliability.
“The Linx CSL Series combine proven Linx reliability with flexibility and ease of use, all of which simplify the process of owning and operating a laser coder. And with our many years’ experience of laser technology and a large global installed base, we can help companies find the ideal solution tailored to their individual needs”
Mark Cooper, Senior Director Product and Marketing, Linx Printing Technologies
Technical Specifications
| Laser type: | Sealed RF excited CO2 |
| Wave length: | 10.6μm (Standard) or 9.3μm (PET) |
| Laser tube life: | 45,000hrs |
| Laser tube warranty: | 2 years |
| Line speed : | up to 900 m/min |
| Marking speed: | up to 2100 characters/sec |
| Marking field size: | up to 440 mm x 601 mm |
| Lines of text: | Only limited by character size and marking field size |
| Marking capabilities: | Date, Time, Text, Variable text, Serial numbers, Shift codes, Graphics & logos, Barcodes, Data Matrix, QR. GS1 |
| Linx Vision® touch screen: | 10.1″ |
| VisiCode®: | Available on all models |
| Optional WiFi access box: | Optional WiFi access box provides WiFi connectivity where standard wired connections are not available. |
| Connections: | 1 detector, 1 encoder, 1 beacon, 1 fume extraction, 2 safety incl single/dual interlock, 1 Serial RS232, 1 Ethernet RJ45, 1 LinxVision Touch Screen |
| Input options: | Job select, Start / Stop, Trigger monitor, Trigger enable, Good / Bad marking signal, Marking, Laser ready, Ready to mark, Shutter closed |
| IP Rating: | IP54, IP65 (option) |
Specifications vary by model
For full technical specifications, please download the product brochure
Explore Linx CSL Series
CSL10/30 Datasheet
CSL60 Datasheet
LinxVision Datasheet
Linx CSL video
Case study: Leafwell Botanicals
Case study: Bruichladdich Distillery Co. Ltd
Case study: NCI
Case study: Irish Distillers
FAQ
Linx CSL laser coders are used to apply high-quality, permanent codes, such as dates, batch numbers, barcodes and logos, directly onto products and packaging across a wide range of materials and production line speeds.
The CSL10 and CSL30 offer flexible coding for a wide range of applications and line speeds, while the CSL60 is designed for high-speed, demanding environments, providing higher power and performance for fast production lines and difficult-to-code materials.
Linx CSL laser coders are designed for high-speed production, with line speeds of up to 900 m/min and the ability to code large amounts of variable data quickly and accurately.
They can produce a wide range of codes including text, dates, serial numbers, batch codes, 1D and 2D barcodes, QR codes, graphics, and logos.
Yes, CSL laser coders are designed to mark a wide variety of materials, including glass, PET and other packaging substrates, delivering clear, high-resolution, permanent codes.
Yes, all models are built to meet demanding production targets, with powerful processors that enable high-speed coding without compromising code quality.
Linx CSL systems feature a large colour LinxVision® touchscreen and intuitive software for easy message creation, along with setup wizards that simplify installation and daily operation.
The systems include password-controlled access and user-level permissions, helping ensure only authorised operators can make changes, with digital signatures supporting traceability and compliance.
Yes, they offer multiple configurations, flexible mounting options and a wide choice of marking heads and lenses, allowing easy integration into different production environments and line layouts.
Laser coding provides permanent, high-resolution marks without consumables, delivering consistent code quality and reduced maintenance requirements in high-speed environments.
Linx CSL laser coders are designed for long operational life, with laser tube lifetimes typically up to 45,000 hours, depending on the application.
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