CIJ coders are used where non-contact printing is needed on moving, curved, wet, uneven or varied products without stopping the packaging line.
Before buying a coder, confirm the pack surface, speed and code requirement. The same date code can need a different machine depending on whether it is printed onto a curved bottle, carton, flexible film or outer case.
| Common uses | Expiry date, lot number, batch code, serial code, simple QR or barcode, product ID |
|---|---|
| Typical products | Bottles, jars, tubes, pails, containers, cans, flexible packs, irregular products |
| Line integration | Product sensor, encoder, mounting frame, guarding interface and operator access |
| Selection data needed | Substrate, line speed, print area, print height, cleaning routine and environment |
Print expiry dates, batch numbers and traceability codes onto plastic bottles, glass bottles, jars, tins and small containers.
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Inkjet printers for retail cartons, shelf-ready packaging, shipping cases and end-of-line case marking.
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Inkjet and alternative coding solutions for stand-up pouches, bags, labels, sleeves and flexible packaging lines.
View details →Choose CIJ when line speed is high, the product surface is curved or uneven, the print head needs more stand-off distance, or the pack presentation is less controlled.
Yes. CIJ is commonly used for plastic bottle date and batch coding, subject to ink selection, surface condition and dry-time testing.
Yes. The coder can usually be mounted to an existing conveyor with a bracket, product sensor and encoder where required.