The launch of a new continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer range will be the centrepiece of the Linx Printing Technologies stand (C59, Hall 8B) at this year’s interpack exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany.
This latest addition to the Linx product portfolio will be shown alongside the company’s current ranges of advanced coding and marking solutions which, in addition to CIJ, include laser coding machines, thermal transfer printers and large character marking printers. All reflect Linx’s ongoing commitment to practical innovation with the development of coding and marking products and services that make production life easier for factory personnel.
“interpack provides a global showcase for the packaging industry and it therefore presents the ideal opportunity for us to share with visitors what we believe will be a gamechanger in coding and marking for busy production managers,” said Mark Cooper, Senior Director Product and Marketing, Linx Printing Technologies.
In another first at the exhibition, Linx will also be previewing a new model for its large character marking printer range, which will be launched later this year. This will set new standards in the coding of text, logos and graphics directly onto porous substrates such as cardboard, paper and wood in industries including manufacturing, packaging and logistics.
Among the other highlights on the stand, the three models on show from the Linx laser coding machine range underline the variety of solutions offered by the company to meet the needs of many different markets and applications. All offer high-quality permanent marking at high speeds and, with no reliance on consumables, operating costs are reduced while the substrates being coded remain intact and unblemished.
The Linx UVG5 is ideal for delicate mono-recyclable films and difficult to mark rigid plastics, delivering fast and consistent code marking, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines.
The Linx CSL30 produces sharp codes, even on hard to mark materials such as glass and rubber, on high-speed production lines in markets including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and electronics. The adjustment focus of the coder’s CO2 laser marking head, which incorporates integrated simplified focus technology, means there is no need to move the laser or adjust it for different height or width products. This reduces changeover times and eliminates errors on lines with frequent product changes.
Linx’s fibre laser coder, the FSL20, achieves very fine spot size to deliver excellent quality codes for the clear and effective marking of very small components or products which require large amounts of information in a small area. In addition, the extreme clarity of the codes makes the coder ideal for traceability requirements in markets such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, automotive and electronics.
Linx will also showcase three models from its thermal transfer printer range, which offer high quality printing onto flexible materials including bags, pouches, labels and flow wrap. All offer a large range of ribbons to match individual applications and production line printing needs, with bi-directional stepper motors to deliver more prints per ribbon. An easy-to-use colour touch screen and simple cassette system ensure ease of set-up, operation and changeovers.