Beverage Industry
Industrial Marking in demanding conditions
Deliver reliable marking for your beverage products with solutions built to perform in moisture and high-speed environments.
Challenges in Beverage Industry
In beverage production, industrial printers operate under continuous pressure: high speed lines, condensation, and fluctuating ambient temperatures create a difficult environment for stable code quality. Bottles and cans—PET, glass, or aluminum—often arrive wet, curved, and fast-moving, demanding precise, non-smearing marking.
Additionally, traceability regulations demand clear, legible codes that remain readable throughout transport, refrigeration, and retail.
Substrates
- PET bottles
- Glass bottles
- Aluminum cans
- Laminated cartons
- Tin Cans
- Shrink sleeves
Print Samples
Continuous Inkjet Printer
CIJ printers are ideal for high-speed filling lines where condensation and curved surfaces are the norm. Specialized inks adhere reliably to PET, glass, and aluminum—even when wet—without smudging or fading.
CIJ systems facilitate rapid job changeovers and support dynamic data, such as timestamps or batch codes, in line. Compact printheads can be readily integrated into confined spaces, such as tight filler zones, while the option for an automated Safe-Cleaning-Station helps to minimize downtime in humid environments.
CO2 Laser Coder
Laser coders deliver permanent, high-contrast marks on glass bottles, metal cans, and coated labels without requiring consumables. In clean, stable production environments, lasers offer consistent quality without operator intervention. With precise beam control, they handle high throughput while ensuring code durability from bottling to refrigeration to retail shelf.
Vision System
Vision systems ensure every code is present, correct, and legible—especially critical when working with reflective or curved beverage packaging. Real-time image analysis confirms code placement and contrast, even during high-speed production. When issues arise, the system flags or rejects faulty units automatically. This verification protects traceability, supports recall readiness, and prevents downstream quality issues in markets with strict marking compliance.
