SubscribeLinx brings superior coding to Interpack with new scribing lasers, printers and coding systems
Interpack 2008 sees the first major showing of the new Scribing Laser Range from Linx Printing Technologies (Hall 11, Stand E53), designed to offer superior results and simplicity in laser coding. Linx will be also exhibiting models from its extensive portfolio of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ), thermal transfer and large character marking machines, to highlight the breadth of coding solutions available.
Scribing Lasers
Comprising the Linx SL101 and SL301 scribing lasers, offering respectively 10W and 30W power options, the Linx SL Range allows customers to choose the system that best suits their own production line requirements. Installation is where the new models’ flexibility and ease of use really adds value, as they are built to fit the production line. Operation is equally clear, thanks to an intuitive interface, in the form of a Hand-Held Control Unit, which allows users to create, change and set up codes at the touch of a button.
New features include greater marking versatility thanks to the use of a variety of beam delivery options for different spot sizes, product to lens distances and mark fields. Flexible standard components, side and end shooter options, and a small footprint ensure ease of integration into existing operations, even on production lines where space is at a premium. The robust stainless steel housing is sealed with standard IP54 rating, or an optional IP65 for wet environments, ensuring excellent reliability in harsh conditions, for maximum uptime.
“The Linx SL Range has proved to be a hit with customers servicing a wide range of end markets,” comments David Martin, Laser Product Manager at Linx. “We are delighted to bring the range to Interpack to demonstrate to an international audience what it can do.”
Continuous Ink Jet Printer and Thermal Transfer Coding
The Linx stand will also show the Continuous Ink Jet Linx 6900 CIJ printer, which the company promises is the perfect partner for a wide range of product coding needs, thanks to its combination of reliability, ease of use, intelligence and attractive curves. The Linx 6900 is a fully featured coder that can efficiently print up to five lines of text, graphics and barcodes at single printed line speeds of up to 8.4m/s. Its key features – including an intuitive colour user interface with WYSIWYG display and menu system, low-maintenance operation and an attractive curved appearance – are the result of ongoing consultation with customers as to their precise coding needs.
For the thermal transfer coding market, Linx is exhibiting its TT5 overprinter, particularly suitable for printing best before dates and batch codes up to 55mm. It is complemented by the TT10, whose wider width ribbon (up to 110mm) enables the printing of longer messages such as ingredients, logos and marketing information. Both models provide the ultimate combination of benefits for coding onto flexible film packaging (flow wrap), labels or gloss card and are ideal for a variety of applications especially within the snack food, confectionery and pharmaceutical sectors.
Large character marking needs are met by the IJ600 twinhead outer case coder prints exceptional quality graphics, text and barcodes on bags, boxes, packaging and containers. The twinheads enable printing on two sides simultaneously and at any angle, and the specially designed pressurised ink system delivers consistent results whatever the head orientation.