Cement and bricks printing and marking solutions
Industrial marking on porous and abrasive surfaces
Marking on construction materials such as concrete, bricks, blocks, and masonry units presents significant technical challenges, including irregular surfaces, high porosity, abrasive dust, and harsh environmental conditions. In these contexts, marking systems must be robust, protected against dust with high IP ratings, and capable of adhering to rough substrates without pre-treatment. Large character inkjet systems using fast-absorbing inks are the predominant solution, complemented in some cases by fiber laser marking for permanent identification on glazed or treated masonry units. The goal is to ensure product traceability throughout the entire construction supply chain. Explore solutions for the construction industry.
How to ensure code legibility on construction materials
For raw concrete and bricks, high-penetration pigmented inks ensure contrast and long-term mark permanence even in humid and dusty conditions. Large Character Printing (LCP) systems enable marking of blocks and bricks in motion on high-speed production lines. Printhead configuration and print distance must be calibrated case by case depending on surface roughness. For production environments requiring regulatory traceability, such as CE marking on masonry units, printing can be combined with inline inspection and quality control systems. Explore inspection and quality control systems.
