A global company providing metal packaging for the beverage industry needed a multi lane high speed printing solution to apply product traceability codes to paper sleeves used to package metal lids for cans. Xact’s solution was our highly flexible MPERIA™ L-Series printing system incorporating the compact L1 print heads. With the power to provide a single point of control for all print heads and use of a food grade ink ensured the perfect solution was delivered.
Our MPERIA™ L Series printing system, incorporating the compact L1 print heads offered unrivalled flexibility in comparison to other printers reviewed during the tender process.
As well as meeting the general requirements of the coding application, other features & benefits key to the customer moving forward with Xact included;
- High speed multi-lane marking of high-resolution codes
- The facility to operate multiple heads from a single controller enhanced ease of use, reduced investment costs and hardware at the line
- The compact modular design of the L1 head was suited to the limited space available within the feeding lanes on each line, which eliminated expensive costs for modifications to the lines
- A safe, non-pressurised system operating food grade ink ensured their on-site and customer quality assurance procedures were met
- The scalable design and ease in which our MPERIA™ printing system can be expanded as their business grows was another key factor in the decision-making process, providing them with a future-proof system, ensuring their investment is secure.
About the MPERIA™ L Series Printing System
VIAjet™ L-Series Thermal Inkjet Printer
With a variety of ink types and colors available, the VIAjet L-Series thermal inkjet printer is a clean, fast, and cost-effective alternative to thermal transfer and adhesive labels. It is ideal for marking and coding variable data in both primary packaging and industrial applications, imprinting onto paper, chipboard, corrugated, and plastics.
The VIAjetTM L1 high-resolution thermal ink jet print head is a compact, high performance print head, making it ideal for primary coding and high speed commercial printing applications such as mailings, promotional coding, lottery coding and serialization. Due to its small footprint, the L1 integrates into OEM machinery with ease and is ideal for web applications.
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For further information about MPERIA™ and our range of printing technologies, please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk