Solutions for printing and marking in the beverage industry
High-speed coding on bottling lines
Bottling lines in the beverage industry are among the fastest in manufacturing, with typical speeds ranging from 30,000 to 80,000 bottles per hour for water, beer, soft drinks, and spirits.
In these environments, marking systems must ensure minimal latency, continuous operational reliability, and rapid maintenance to avoid production bottlenecks. CIJ technology is the dominant solution due to its speed and compatibility with glass, PET, and cans. CO₂ laser marking is also increasingly used for coding on glass and PET bottles.
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Code quality and regulatory compliance in the beverage industry
In the beverage sector, code readability—typically including expiry date or best-before date (TMC) and batch number—is verified by automated vision systems integrated into the production line. Print quality must comply with increasingly strict specifications set by large retail distributors (GDO).
CIJ and TIJ inkjet systems (including bulk ink configurations) ensure the required print quality and reliability. Rental programs also allow access to up-to-date technology without an initial capital investment.
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