Batch Coding
Batch & Lot Coding
Batch or lot coding is the process of marking products with a unique identifier that links them to a specific production run, enabling traceability for quality control, compliance, and efficient recalls if needed.
Regulations are continuously strengthening to protect consumers therefore producers across many industries, such as food, beverage and pharmaceuticals must take care to ensure that their batch numbers or lot codes are legible and consistent.
Lot Coding Machines
Batch code printers are all designed to print clear and durable batch codes directly onto a product or packaging. Whether you are tracking a part between production sites, ensuring traceability or safeguarding against recalls, you can ensure reliable product identification by printing your goods with a batch code.
Linx has a range of lot code solutions capable of printing onto nearly any material or product, even at high speed, with multiple lines of text or in harsh production environments.
Linx Solutions for Batch & Lot Coding
Inkjet Batch Coding
Linx 9000 Series CIJ printers
Features
Suitable for 24/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes | GS1 code builder | High-speed production | Print up to 6 lines | Primary and secondary coding | Black and coloured inks
Key Benefits for batch coding:
- Range of inks to ensure durable batch codes on different materials and through processes such as sterilisation
- Non-contact coding
- Simple prompted fields for easy, error free batch code input on the user interface
- IP65 option for washdown or dusty environments
Laser Batch Coding
Features
Suitable for 24/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes | Large marking area | No consumables | Low maintenance | Versatile mounting
Key Benefits for batch coding:
- Permanent coding to ensure batch codes are present and legible, no smudging or fading
- Non-contact coding
- Suitable for high-speed production lines
- IP65 options for washdown or dusty environments
Thermal Transfer Batch Coding
Linx TT500, TT750, TT1000
Features
Data Matrix and QR codes | Large marking area | Black or coloured ribbons | High resolution | Compact & Easy to integrate
Key Benefits for batch coding:
- Ideal for coding onto plastic films
- Intermittent and continuous lines
- Suitable for high-speed production lines
Large Character Batch Coding
Linx IJ355 & IJ375
Features
High resolution | Data Matrix and QR codes | Low total cost of ownership | Black and red inks | Print up to 70mm high
Key Benefits for batch coding:
- Cost-effective alternative to labels or pre-printed boxes for outer packaging, allowing variable data to be printed
- Durable codes on porous surfaces such as cardboard
Not sure which solution is suitable for your batch code printing?
Batch Coding Applications
Automotive
Batch codes on automotive parts allow precise traceability during manufacturing and servicing, supporting quality assurance and efficient recalls if needed
FAQ
Batch coding is the process of printing unique identifiers (batch or lot numbers) on products or packaging. It ensures traceability, quality control, and regulatory compliance across industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
Yes, Linx inkjet batch coding printers and laser batch coding machines are engineered for high-speed, continuous production environments with minimal downtime and maintenance.
Absolutely. Linx batch coding machines are designed for seamless integration with automated production lines and packaging systems. Linx TTOs are compact and easy to integrate and Linx ink jet and laser coders have many versatile mounting options for easy integration.