{"id":899,"date":"2023-06-15T10:53:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T10:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=899"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:47:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:47:57","slug":"can-coding","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/can-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Coding on Cans"},"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-6dd12f7b560a661bd9761dbc62734c56\" style=\"color:#323232\">Can Coding<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-47104b6101bd19feaba1e1a26f371707\" style=\"color:#323232\">Printing onto steel or aluminium cans presents a number of unique challenges:&nbsp;<strong>non-porous surfaces<\/strong>, <strong>curved surfaces, wet or dusty environments<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>limited print areas<\/strong>, <strong>post-marking sterilisation processes<\/strong> and&nbsp;<strong>strict labelling compliance requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4e9888ea2c951ebe4a0d4383ca93e932\" style=\"color:#323232\">Can coders are used in a wide range of industries including <strong>food<\/strong>, <strong>beverage<\/strong> and <strong>cosmetics<\/strong>, <strong>personal care products<\/strong> and <strong>chemicals<\/strong>. <\/p>\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\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i 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glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.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\/lx1773.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\/lx3277-en-can-date-coder.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\/LX3587.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<\/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<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-4aba600d763d013a46adc3d55d5d2e60\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Challenges in Metal Can 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\">Adhesion &amp; Durability<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Metal is <strong>non-porous and often coated or lacquered<\/strong>, so inks struggle to bond properly. This can lead to smudging or transfer and poor durability. Coatings and varnishes (common in beverage and personal care cans) can further <strong>prevent standard inks from adhering effectively<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673682808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Curved and limited print area<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cans are rounded and often rotating at high speed, making accurate placement difficult. Limited space (e.g. base of cans or lids) means small codes must remain readable and multi-line or 2D codes risk distortion. <br\/>Curvature can distort print and compromise scan quality (especially barcodes\/QR codes).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673888562\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">High-speed production environments<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Beverage and food canning lines can exceed <strong>100,000+ cans per hour<\/strong>, so codes must be applied instantly and consistently. <br\/>Even small errors create large-scale waste or rework so printing systems must cope with continuous operation and minimal downtime.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673837361\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Moisture, condensation, and wet environments<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Filling, cooling and transport often create <strong>condensation on can surfaces<\/strong>. This can cause ink to smear or wash off, poor print quality or illegible codes. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673987840\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Heat and post-processing (retort\/sterilisation)<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Food cans often undergo <strong>high temperature and pressure processes<\/strong> (e.g. retort at ~121\u00b0C). Challenges include ink fading or disappearing entirely, labels peeling. Therefore codes must survive heat, steam and cooling cycles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673931061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Chemical and handling resistance<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In personal care and chemical industries, cans may be exposed to oils, solvents, cleaning chemicals. Codes need to withstand abrasion, chemical exposure and handling.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780734044966\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Visibility and contrast issues<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Metal cans (especially aluminium) reflect light and may have dark or printed coatings. This creates challenges in achieving <strong>high contrast codes<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780734086654\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Regulatory and traceability requirements<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Codes must remain <strong>legible throughout the entire product lifecycle<\/strong> to meet regulations. Requirements include: Batch\/lot codes, Expiry dates, Barcodes or 2D codes. Failure may lead to recall risks, compliance issues and brand damage.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" 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 is an Production Can Coding 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\">Can coding printers must be suitable for <strong>high volume<\/strong> expiration date coding or batch identification, and are designed to print <strong>directly onto metal cans <\/strong>in almost any orientation. They can mark <strong>variable information<\/strong> as well as printing barcodes, Data Matrix and QR codes onto cans 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 metal cans are <strong>continuous ink jet (CIJ)<\/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=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69453\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.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=\"751\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3808-en-date-coder-for-cans-e1760429170178.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15462\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/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=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4068\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg 2208w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?resize=1536,1153 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1773.jpg?resize=2048,1537 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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 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>Food Tin 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\">A range of specialist CIJ inks are available to enable long-lasting codes onto a range metal cans and tins. Retort inks can withstand heat and steam in cooking processes, thermochromic inks change colour during heating, and many inks can code through light layers of oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Laser coders can also code onto bare or coated metals and paper labels, providing rapid, permanent marking with no need for consumables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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>Aluminium Drink Can 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\">CIJ printers are reliable and capable of printing at high speeds, for continuous production. High adhesion inks have great durability while washable inks enable straightforward recycling after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">Non-contact marking can also code directly onto hot or cold materials, curved surfaces, and through condensation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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>Personal Care Product 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\">Many industries require coding on the base of cans, CIJ and laser methods can code on bare or coated metals, in any orientation to fit your product and can integrate easily into your production setup. <br><br>Complex codes including logos, 2D codes and variable information can be printed for branding, compliance and anti-counterfeiting.<\/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 Can Coding 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, colour and the desired marking area will affect the coder most suited to your application. Consider a coder that can mark in any orientation for flexible marking on any part of your product e.g on the base. Also think about how the code requirments 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. Laser codes are permanent while for ink based printers you will need to consider retort, condensation, pasteurisation or cooking processes. <\/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 or volume goals without compromising on code quality. Drying time of ink based solutions can be an important consideration.<\/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 demands 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 Cans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2fa0b572b8de9bae64a5d7200b8577ed\" style=\"color:#323232\">Whatever your substrate, line speed and operating environment, Linx can provide you with a suitable coding solution for metal cans. 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src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg 3475w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4607.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3475px) 100vw, 3475px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15462\" data-id=\"15462\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1500 \/ 1100\" 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height=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-15212\" data-id=\"15212\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1500 \/ 1100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3584-en-can-coding.jpg\" 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=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1382\" height=\"922\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-73773\" data-id=\"73773\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1382 \/ 922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3581.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3581.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3581.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3581.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3581.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/><\/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\">Flexible solution for any process<\/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-8456b91632401003a5beb183e1da1e87\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Excellent print on curved surfaces 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-dba7c7f42a7b7723b561415022ba36bd\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">High adhesion inks for metal and specialist inks for cold-fill, water-removable, retort and thermochromic applications<\/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\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca2095d9d113cf3726e706182d5b70e3\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Remotely monitor coding through Linx PrinterNet<\/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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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 \/ 922)\"><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=\"1382\" height=\"922\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-49767\" data-id=\"49767\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1382 \/ 922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FSL20_LX2990.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FSL20_LX2990.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FSL20_LX2990.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FSL20_LX2990.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FSL20_LX2990.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-62383\" data-id=\"62383\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2592 \/ 1728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><\/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 FSL Serie<\/strong><\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Small spot size coding on bare metals<\/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 | Choice of 4 lenses | Internal cooling system | Up to 360m\/min<\/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-008f5dcb1b11e8b7f5ae4be46a260461\" style=\"color:#323232\">Very fine spot size for quality codes, lots of information in a small space or small products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad136ec62e7f2881ca3446264636f0a1\" style=\"color:#323232\">Compact marking head for easy integration into moving and static lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-066edb3592311c728062b17b86cd9aef\" style=\"color:#323232\">Zero consumables<\/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-csl30\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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(2085 \/ 1390)\"><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=\"2085\" height=\"1390\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-52534\" data-id=\"52534\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2085 \/ 1390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LX4276.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3041\" height=\"2027\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-73740\" data-id=\"73740\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3041 \/ 2027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg 3041w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4326.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3041px) 100vw, 3041px\" \/><\/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>IP65 option for washdown or humid environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for coated metal cans<\/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 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class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A wide range of cans can be coded, including aluminium beverage cans, steel food cans and coated or lacquered containers used in cosmetics and chemicals.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780926551927\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What technologies are used for coding on cans?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most common technologies are continuous inkjet (CIJ) and laser coders. CIJ is widely used for high-speed production, while laser coding is increasingly used for permanent, consumable-free marking on aluminium cans.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780926566672\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can coding systems keep up with high-speed canning lines?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, modern coding solutions are designed for very high production speeds, making them suitable for beverage and food canning lines without compromising code quality or accuracy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780926579396\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can codes be printed in different positions on a can?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, industrial coding systems can print in multiple orientations, allowing codes to be applied on the base, top or side of cans depending on your production setup and requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780926600119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are codes on cans permanent or removable?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This depends on the technology used. 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