{"id":34557,"date":"2023-07-04T14:16:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T14:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=solution&#038;p=34557"},"modified":"2026-06-11T07:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:39:42","slug":"film-marking","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/film-marking\/","title":{"rendered":"Film &#038; Flow Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef5c88a4add51e0dbaff06c925143244\" style=\"color:#323232\">Printing on Flexible Plastics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ff8dcd1a4fcf102df3ba5747e1221031\" style=\"color:#323232\">Printing on flexible plastic materials&nbsp;requires technology that can ensure codes adhere to glossy and lightweight materials. Printing on flow wrap plastic can be challenging due to its <strong>smooth<\/strong> surface, <strong>low surface energy<\/strong>, which can reduce ink adhesion, combined with high-speed packaging lines that require fast drying inks and precise code placement on moving film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a03e4c6b83f719d7dce4846f4de98baf\" style=\"color:#323232\">Flexible plastic films (e.g. flow wrap) are <strong>increasingly used as part of sustainability strategies<\/strong> because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Use <strong>significantly less material than rigid packaging<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Are <strong>much lighter<\/strong>, reducing transport emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Offer a <strong>high product-to-packaging ratio<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Reduce <strong>overall resource use and carbon footprint<\/strong> across the product lifecycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-image-carousel\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LX4444-e1752059772239.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4439.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/UVG5_Food_Film_LX4336.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4340_58fae5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4198-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LX4213-e1752746628105.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div 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class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LX4444-e1752059772239.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4439.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/UVG5_Food_Film_LX4336.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4340_58fae5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4198-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LX4213-e1752746628105.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3782_9df2bb-e1780043739860.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3619.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LX3603.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left linx-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right linx-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Types of Film Packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Flexible packaging dimensions are not unique to the specific product, which allows manufacturers to <strong>alter the size <\/strong>of their products without having to redesign packaging. This is a very practical solution, especially for food producers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Flow-wrapping<\/strong> is a very popular method of packaging products. With this technology, the product moves along a flow wrapping machine that wraps it in protective plastic films or foils consisting of clear or printed polypropylene films and <strong>heat seals<\/strong> it at both ends.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Packing products in <strong>plastic trays with film lids<\/strong>, that gets sealed onto the edges, packed in a protective atmosphere and often filled with a mix of gases for longevity, are very popular in the food industry. Films can also be used as vacuum packs, being wrapped around the product and adapting to its shape, saving packaging costs and space during transport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:216px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ghost-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-5e9189588e05b3a287bb77848d0d30ba\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Challenges in Flexible Plastic Marking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673660661\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Poor ink adhesion<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Smooth, low surface energy films (e.g. PE, PP) can prevent inks from bonding effectively, leading to smudging or codes rubbing off during transit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673682808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">High-speed production lines<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Form-fill-seal processes run at very high speeds, requiring fast-drying inks and precise printing on moving film.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673888562\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Code distortion or misplacement<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Film tension, stretching and sealing during packaging can distort or misalign printed codes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673837361\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Variable film structures<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Multilayer, laminated films, coatings and barrier layers can behave differently, affecting ink adhesion and print consistency. Recycled content or slight variations in film composition can lead to changes in surface properties across batches.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673987840\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Harsh downstream processes<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sealing, shrinking or handling can damage or degrade codes if inks are not sufficiently durable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781079717413\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Risk of damaging or melting the film<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Heat-based marking methods or incorrectly specified laser settings can deform, melt, or weaken thin plastic films.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">What does a Plastic Film Printer do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Flexible plastic film printers may need to mark at high-speeds, continuously or intermittently, and are designed to print date coding or batch identification <strong>directly onto the film<\/strong>. They can mark <strong>variable information<\/strong> as well as printing barcodes, Data Matrix and QR codes onto plastic to enable traceability, and convey quality and safety information to the consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The most commonly used technologies for coding onto flexible plastic films are <strong>continuous ink jet (CIJ)<\/strong> , <strong>thermal transfer overprinting (TTO)<\/strong> and <strong>laser coders<\/strong>. Each has unique benefits and the one that is right for you application will depend on your product material, environment and code requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Our expertise in product and packaging marking &amp; identification can help you to <strong>reduce costs<\/strong> and <strong>improve production rates.<\/strong><\/p>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73139\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=240,300 240w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=768,960 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=819,1024 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\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\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49668\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4324.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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=\"674\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3622-e1780302163814.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71982\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3622-e1780302163814.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3622-e1780302163814.jpg?resize=300,198 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3622-e1780302163814.jpg?resize=768,506 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3622-e1780302163814.jpg?resize=1024,674 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce2b956bc58dd4d1a960d71dc07d6491 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8a44d074 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:76px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cae0ba1562d07f00d4a90b3ec072f43b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-plastic-bottle-coding\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Flow Wrap Coding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Flexible plastic films are widely used in <strong>high-speed flow wrap<\/strong> lines for household products, snack foods and confectionery, where products are sealed in polypropylene or laminated films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Lasers, CIJ and TTO coders can be used on high-speed flow wrap applications. TTO codes are instantly dry so will not smudge or rub off when moving through rollers, for CIJ a fast drying ink will be required. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e06d05372d9a55d41b67534109112dd is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-glass-bottle-coding\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Plastic Pouch Printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">Plastic film pouches and sachets are used across industries for single use packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">CIJ, and laser coders can mark on <strong>stand-up pounches and sachets<\/strong> as they move through production, before or after filling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-846ee969ac9f283ec2c6f2bc11ee525e\" style=\"color:#323232\">TTO coders can print durable codes on flexible pouches before filling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-323520f66f53319b1649aa6b0caf0ec9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-bottle-cap-printing\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Vacuum-packed Food Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Plastic films are used to seal products in <strong>vacuum or protective atmospheres<\/strong>, helping extend shelf life, particularly in fresh food packaging.<br><br>Various coding technologies can be used to code the film before or after sealing, are safe for food packaging and adhere well to maintain safety and traceability from production to consumer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">What to look for in a Film Printing Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Code Content:<\/strong> The code requirements (batch numbers, dates, 2D codes etc.), the size and colour. Also think about how the code requirements may change in the future or on other products you produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Production processes: <\/strong>For durable codes the printing solution you choose must be able to adhere reliably and still be legible through your production and supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Speed:<\/strong> Ensure the coder you choose can keep up with your production line speed and throughput without compromising on code quality. Drying time of ink based solutions can be an important consideration especially on flow wrap applications where the film is constantly moving over rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Production environment:<\/strong> Wet, hot, humid or non-temperature controlled production environments can affect the performance of your printing solution and the printed codes. In demanding conditions or washdown environments the IP rating of your coder may be key. If the production space is limited, investigate coders that are compact or can be mounted in different ways to fit the available space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Available budget:<\/strong> It is vital to consider not only the initial purchase price but also the total cost of ownership, including consumables and cost and frequency of servicing. Can the product be user maintained and repaired?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> On a high-volume line, the reliability of your coder is crucial to avoid product rework, scrappage, line downtime and loss of efficiency. Frequent breakdowns can negate any benefits of a lower purchase price coder; look for automatic cleaning or self-service features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Linx Technologies for Coding on Plastic Films<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9a11373704e7fc9eb11632a3779136bd\" style=\"color:#323232\">Our range of industrial printers offer consistent, cost-effective and efficient solutions for printing on shrink and flow wrap, pouches, flexible plastic bags such as PVC or PPE films, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-655a8b5535302eb3fc4d823e29bf09b3\" style=\"color:#323232\">Browse our recommended technologies from the options below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(3475 \/ 2317)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3475\" height=\"2317\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-72237\" data-id=\"72237\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3475 \/ 2317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg\" 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https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4205-LR.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-linx-8900-serie-s\"><strong><strong>Linx <\/strong><\/strong>9000 Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Reliable fast-drying inks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong><strong>Features<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Suitable for 24\/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | GS1 code builder | High-speed production | Print up to 6 lines | Black and&nbsp;coloured&nbsp;inks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong>Key Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41fbee7db441d3e467ed8c68c970a155\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Excellent print on uneven and any orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f750ed8b9d3e83128550047c6c14114e\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Reliable operation in hot, dusty, wet, or non-temperature controlled environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d80e6341e9629579dc513e35e931d4a1\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">High adhesion specifically designed for flexible plastics, able to print through oil or grease, fast drying and safe for food packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6bc2cca24b751b8a2714e6e56d0d6c20\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">IP65 (option) for ingress protection and washdown environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9900-Series-Product-Overview-9900-Series-English.pdf\"><strong>9900 Product Overview<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9900-Series-Product-Brochure-compressed-9900-Series-English-2-compressed-copy.pdf\"><strong>9900 Product Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inks-Brochure-Public-document.pdf\"><strong>CIJ Inks Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-07f920ae wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-link-orange is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/continuous-ink-jet\/linx-9000-series\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Development of 1061 Ultra Strong Plastic-Adherent Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">The growth of flexible plastic packaging\u2014including mono-material films and laminates\u2014has increased the risk of poor code adhesion on <strong>low surface energy plastics such as PP and PE<\/strong>. Customers reported failures in QA tape tests and code degradation during handling, particularly in demanding applications like pet food packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">To address this, Linx developed the <strong>1061 ultra-strong plastic-adherent ink<\/strong>, specifically engineered to pass tough tape tests on plastic films and deliver durable, high-adhesion codes. It adheres reliably to both flexible films and rigid plastics, with excellent resistance to rubbing and abrasion, helping ensure codes remain clear and legible throughout production and distribution. Additionally, 1061 has been proven to resist thin oil contamination, enabling reliable coding on food packaging where surfaces may be exposed to oils or residues during processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Available on Linx 9000 Series CIJ printers&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-034ff3dcfd9bbbacb013d1ad5ffc9951\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/blog\/ensuring-reliable-traceability-coding-in-a-changing-world-of-plastic-types\/\">Learn more about the challenges in marking plastics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\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<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex 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https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4343.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4343.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4343.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4343.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Linx_UVG5_Laser_LX4343.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-linx-8900-serie-s\"><strong><strong>Linx <\/strong><\/strong>UVG5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">UV laser for fast throughput<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong><strong>Features<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Suitable for 24\/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | High-speed production | Batch and date coding | Easy to integrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong>Key Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-513f48ca5b7d5b31509697a24b1b12cb\" style=\"color:#323232\">Code up to 2000 characters\/second, up to 600m\/min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent coding that cannot be removed or smudged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal solution for flexible plastics due to reduced thermal stress applied to the packaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-contrast codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero consumables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP65 option for washdown or humid environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-07f920ae wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-link-orange is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/laser-coders\/linx-sl3\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Minimising Thermal Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">UV lasers operate at a much shorter wavelength than other laser technologies, which is highly absorbed at the surface of plastics. Instead of relying on heat to melt or burn the material, the laser energy is absorbed at a molecular level and breaks chemical bonds directly in a <strong>photochemical process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">This is often called <strong>\u201ccold marking\u201d<\/strong>, because very little heat is generated. As a result, there is minimal heat-affected zone, significantly reducing the risk of melting, warping, or deforming thin or flexible substrates. Because UV lasers transfer far less heat to the material, they deliver clean, high-contrast marks without burning or deforming the plastic, maintain film integrity without damaging surface layers and prevent warping or weakening of thin substrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1382 \/ 815)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li 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https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1407.jpg?resize=1467,1536 1467w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1407.jpg?resize=1956,2048 1956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2656px) 100vw, 2656px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-linx-8900-serie-s\"><strong><strong>Linx TTO Serie<\/strong><\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">High-resolution solution for flexible materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong><strong>Features<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Suitable for 24\/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes | High-speed production | Batch and date coding | Suitable for intermittent and continuous lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong>Key Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Choice of 32mm, 53mm or 107mm wide printheads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instantly dry for durable codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black and coloured ribbons available for high-contrast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small footprint, ideal for integrating into exisiting lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed coding, up to 1000m per second\/700 prints per min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-07f920ae wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-link-orange is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/thermal-transfer-overprinters\/tto-series\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:216px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0ecde5a0bee3eefebf2d8b18198c85e6\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Not sure which solution is right for your film coding? <\/strong><br><strong>Contact us to find the best solution for your marking and coding needs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\/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\/2025\/07\/LX4213-e1752746628105.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\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\tFast drying inks, ribbon options and laser marking for high-contrast codes\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default 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class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEnsure safety and traceability on meat products\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/industries\/meat\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tMeat\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\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\/solutions\/industries\/snack-foods\/\"\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\/07\/LX1824.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\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\tClear marking of barcodes, ingredients and dates for snack food packaging\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/industries\/snack-foods\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tSnack Foods\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\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=\"\"\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\/07\/LX4321.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\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\tDurable codes on pet food bags and pouches\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tPet Food\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\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\/solutions\/industries\/dairy\/\"\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\/2025\/07\/LX4444-e1752059772239.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\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\tDurable codes on dairy products to ensure quality and saefty, even through oily surfaces\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/industries\/dairy\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default 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-->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/industries\/ready-meals\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tReady Meals\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780927316543\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What types of flexible packaging can be coded?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Flexible plastic films are used across a wide range of packaging formats, including flow wrap, pouches, sachets, and vacuum-sealed packs. These are commonly found in food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods applications.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090591651\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What information is typically printed on flexible film packaging?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manufacturers typically print variable data such as best-before dates, batch or lot codes, barcodes, and traceability information to meet regulatory requirements and support supply chain tracking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090603137\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What makes coding on plastic films challenging?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Flexible films are often smooth, glossy, and low surface energy materials, which can make it difficult for inks to adhere properly. High-speed production lines and moving substrates can also impact print consistency and readability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090619848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which coding technologies are suitable for flexible packaging?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common technologies for coding on flexible films include Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), and laser coding. The choice depends on factors such as production speed, required print quality, and substrate type.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090632754\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best coding solution for flow wrap applications?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Flow wrap packaging typically requires high-speed coding solutions. CIJ is often used for simple date and batch codes, while TTO is ideal for high-resolution codes, barcodes, and graphics on intermittent or continuous lines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090660305\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How are pouches and sachets coded accurately?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pouches and sachets often have limited print space, and may be coded on the base, so precise coding is essential. TTO is widely used for applying clear, durable variable data directly onto the pouch before filling, or CIJ coding after filling. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090727393\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can manufacturers ensure reliable print quality at high speeds?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Selecting the right technology, optimising printer setup, and using inks designed for flexible films helps maintain consistent, high-quality codes even on fast-moving packaging lines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781090753787\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can coding be applied before or after packaging?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Depending on the process and technology, coding can be applied to the film before forming, during packaging, or after sealing, giving manufacturers flexibility to integrate coding into their production line.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Printing on Flexible Plastics Printing on flexible plastic materials&nbsp;requires technology that can ensure codes adhere to glossy and lightweight materials. 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