Versatile high resolution printer on a conveyor can be used on and offline

• Custom conveyor length
• Full access to carton end flap
• High resolution cartridge based printer
• Ideal for datamatrix barcode printing (CIP-13)
• Easy to integrate into a production line
• Optional integrated scanning of code

Generally, offline coding is performed before the packaging meets the product, but there may be instances when it is more appropriate to print the pack after it is filled. One such case is the addition of a CIP-13 datamatrix bar code to the end flap of a pharmaceutical carton.

The CIP-13 legislation states that the datamatrix bar code must be printed to an acceptable standard (defined on a scale of 1(Grade E) to 5(Grade A) as having a score of at least 3 - or Grade C). Some of the criteria used to derive the score relate to the contrast and shape of each pixel, but others relate to the overall geometry of the barcode: something directly related to the way the product passes in front of the print cartridge. The Rotech conveyor system has a dead plate for the carton to pass over to ensure vertical stability and consistency of motion is guaranteed by the use of a special belt material and an optional top pressure guide.

Rotech can also supply a scanning system to check the quality of the code and, in conjunction with an online verification system, can reject faulty packs from the end of the conveyor.

If you feel this system could bring benefits to your production process or if you have to gear-up for CIP13 requirements, contact us

The photograph shows a compact conveyor fitted with an Apsolute V1 thermal inkjet printer - an ideal unit for datamatrix codes as it produces a very high resolution prints that gives perfect, square, pixels (unlike continuous inkjet printers). Although this is a stand-alone unit, which is generally used as an offline overprinter, it can be placed at the point where product is discharged from the cartoner and used online.

About Rotech:

Rotech’s coding and marking products and services for the packaging industry are second to none. Our business revolves around three core technologies
• hot foil
• thermal transfer
• thermal inkjet
and associated offline overprinting systems.

With these technologies you can print on any substrate, from foil, film, carton, sleeves, packets and pouches to tubes, cables, timber and labels made of paper, plastic or vinyl.

For all our printers we stock an extensive range of printing consumables and spares for a wide range of machines from Rotech and other manufacturers, ready for same-day despatch to your door.

In everything we do the customer comes first. This is reflected in our support services, ranging from in-depth consultancy to provide solutions tailored to you particular needs, to on-site training in coding and printing technologies and machine maintenance and servicing.

Rotech Machines Limited
Unit 58A, Bridge Road East
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL7 1JU.
UK

T +44 (0)1707 393700
F +44 (0)1707 392800
E sales@rotechmachines.co.uk

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