{"id":905,"date":"2023-06-15T11:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=905"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:56:05","slug":"metal","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/metal\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal"},"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-e8af157e31f8f3359624191045b83a0c\" style=\"color:#323232\">Coding and Marking on Metal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1ebf33c6c6f37341b38aad00657b3910\" style=\"color:#323232\">Metal coding is required for a wide range of industries including <strong>food<\/strong>, <strong>beverage<\/strong>, <strong>construction<\/strong>, <strong>automotive<\/strong>, and <strong>chemicals<\/strong>. Linx marking solutions can cover most product identification applications including printing dates on beverage cans and food tins, barcodes on pipework and batch information on sheet metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3fdef932c10d2132089a3d4df4dfb9b5\" style=\"color:#323232\">Printing onto metals, such as steel, aluminium, copper, iron and brass can be challenging:&nbsp;<strong>non-porous surfaces<\/strong>, <strong>curved surfaces, wet or hot environments<\/strong>, <strong>post-marking sterilisation processes<\/strong> and&nbsp;<strong>long term durability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 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 has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/coated-metal\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Coding on Coated Metal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\/02\/LX4407.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\/LX4608.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\/2026\/05\/LX3121.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\/2023\/06\/lx1628-1.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\/2023\/06\/lx2998.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\/2023\/06\/lx512-e1780997407438.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4608.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\/LX3121.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\/lx1628-1.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\/lx2998.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\/lx512-e1780997407438.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\/lx3244.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3808-en-date-coder-for-cans-e1760429170178.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 style=\"height:58px\" 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-bd8d1ee9766e9f81aa5d97ebc9de92c2\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Challenges in Metal 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\">Metals such as aluminium and steel are non\u2011absorbent, meaning inks cannot penetrate the surface and must bond to it physically or chemically. This often leads to weak adhesion, smudging, or codes that can be wiped off if the ink or process isn\u2019t optimised.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781003209855\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Coatings, varnishes and surface treatments<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many metal substrates (e.g. beverage cans, personal care aerosols, chemical tins) are lacquered or coated, which further reduces adhesion. These layers can cause issues such as poor bonding, fading, flaking or peeling of printed codes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781003228319\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Contamination from oils, grease or residues<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Metal parts, especially in automotive, pipe, and sheet metal applications, often carry lubricants, dust or processing residues. These create a barrier between ink and substrate, leading to adhesion failure, chipping, or inconsistent print quality.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673682808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Curved, uneven or complex surfaces<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Items like cans, pipes and formed automotive parts are often curved or irregular. This makes accurate print placement difficult and can distort codes (particularly barcodes or 2D codes), affecting readability and scan reliability.<\/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\">Food, beverage and canning lines operate at very high speeds, requiring instant ink drying and precise placement. Any delay in drying or misprint can lead to smearing, product rejects, and significant production waste.<\/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\">Cold-fill processes and temperature changes create condensation on metal surfaces (common in beverage and food applications). Moisture can prevent ink from curing properly, resulting in blurred or unreadable codes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673987840\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Heat and post-processing exposure<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Food cans and some chemical containers undergo processes such as pasteurisation or sterilisation. These high temperatures and pressures can cause ink to fade, degrade or disappear if not specifically formulated to withstand them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673931061\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Chemical and abrasion resistance requirements<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Metal products\u2014particularly in chemical, personal care and automotive industries\u2014may be exposed to solvents, oils, cleaning agents or heavy handling. Codes must resist abrasion, chemical attack and repeated contact to remain legible throughout the product lifecycle.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" 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 Industrial Metal 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\">Industrial coding printers for metal products may need to be suitable for printing directly on a variety of metal shapes and surfaces in any orientation, <strong>high volume<\/strong> expiration date coding or batch identification, and challenging production processes such as <strong>sterilisation<\/strong> or post-production <strong>durability<\/strong> such as light fastness for parts in prolonged daylight.  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 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=\"682\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73729\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg 1613w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3587.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" 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\" width=\"1016\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3355-e1780997266250.jpg?w=1016\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14562\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3355-e1780997266250.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3355-e1780997266250.jpg?resize=300,213 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3355-e1780997266250.jpg?resize=768,544 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/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 of metals metals. 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 or grease.<\/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, 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>Construction 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\">CIJ and laser coders can code sheet metal, metal pipes or moulded metal components reliably even in very high processing temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">CIJ inks can code on many finishes and through layers of oil. Laser is ideal for permanent coding where the finished item will be subject to abrasion, light or chemicals during its lifecycle and a laser can code on many different finishes and through surface contaminants. <\/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 Metal 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, finish 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-small-font-size\"><strong>Substrate:<\/strong> The reflection on bare metal can make some laser coders unsuitable; CIJ printers or Fibre laser coders can work effectively on bare metal.<\/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, light-fastness, abrasion and chemical exposure. <\/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 throughput 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 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> 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\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 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 has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/coated-metal\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Coding on Coated Metal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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 Metal Printing<\/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. Browse our different 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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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\">Great adhesion and durability<\/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-83ff54efb611fcb9f12e021f76f9e98d\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Reliable operation in hot, dusty, washdown, 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>Print up to 20mm high codes \u2013 perfect for large metal parts<\/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 style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<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><\/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 for 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-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-medium-font-size wp-elements-18bceaa14abd847222b563d88ddfd891\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Not sure which solution is right for your 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:54px\" 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-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Thermochromic Inks for Sterilisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Thermochromic inks are specialised inks that <strong>penetrate oily surfaces<\/strong>, <strong>remain indelible<\/strong> and <strong>permanently change colour when exposed to a specific temperature<\/strong>, making them particularly useful in food canning applications. During retort sterilisation, where filled cans are heated to ensure product safety, the ink changes colour once the required temperature is reached. This provides a clear, visible indication that the can has been exposed to the <strong>correct heat conditions<\/strong>, supporting quality assurance processes on high\u2011speed production lines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">These inks are designed to withstand the demanding conditions of food processing, including high temperatures, moisture and pressure, while maintaining clear and legible codes. Although they do not confirm that sterilisation has fully taken place, they offer a simple and reliable visual check that the required temperature has been reached, helping manufacturers improve process control and product safety.<\/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<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 alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69784\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4752.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 alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"769\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5618\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg 3680w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?resize=1024,769 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?resize=1536,1153 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3069.jpg?resize=2048,1537 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">Removable Inks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Water-removable and solvent-removable inks are widely used on metal substrates such as stainless steel beer kegs and barrels where temporary but reliable identification is required. These inks are designed to provide clear, high-contrast codes\u2014such as batch numbers, filling dates or internal tracking marks\u2014that can withstand challenging beverage production conditions, including condensation, handling and cold storage, without smudging or fading prematurely. At the same time, they are formulated to be removed easily during standard washing or caustic cleaning processes once the keg is returned, allowing the container to be reused and re-coded for the next production cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">This balance between strong initial adhesion and controlled removability is particularly important in returnable packaging systems, where markings must remain legible throughout the supply chain but leave no residue or \u201cghosting\u201d on the metal surface after cleaning.<\/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<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 aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx038.jpg?w=595\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3128\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx038.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx038.jpg?resize=300,201 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/automotive\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2042-transparent.png\"\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\tInkjet and laser marking on metal components for automotive applications\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\/automotive\/\"\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\tAutomotive\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\/construction\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx512-e1780997407438.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\tMark a range of metal surface used in construction\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\/construction\/\"\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\tConstruction\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\/beverage\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1628-1.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\tHigh-speed printing directly on bottles, cans and packaging for the beverage industry\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\/beverage\/\"\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\tBeverage\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:61px\" 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 metal can be marked?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most metals can be marked, including aluminium, stainless steel, tinplate, and coated or painted metal surfaces commonly used in packaging.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780997560377\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which coding technologies are suitable for metal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Continuous inkjet (CIJ) and laser coders are widely used. 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