Non-contact continuous inkjet (CIJ) coder that prints dates, batch and traceability codes on plastic, glass, metal and paper at line speeds up to 278 m/min, storing 250+ messages for high-speed beverage, food and pharmaceutical lines.
Zhonglian’s small-character continuous inkjet coder marks production dates, batch numbers and traceability codes on almost any surface without contact. Field-proven and easy to integrate, it supports the packaging end of turnkey beverage and water plants across Central Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia and South America.
Overview
This ink-based small-character printer codes without touching the product and runs a range of continuous inkjet inks. It prints on virtually any substrate and handles flat and curved surfaces with equal ease.
Backed by years of development and field experience, the CIJ solution is mature and reliable, with the application know-how to tailor coding to different products and production scenarios.
Key Features
- Non-contact, damage-free coding — no scratching of surfaces or packaging; clear, consistent marks even on curved or fragile items.
- Broad material & ink compatibility — dye-based and soft-pigment inks run stably on plastic, glass, metal, paper, wood and more.
- High-speed line matching — up to 5 print lines per nozzle and line speeds up to 278 m/min keep pace with fast continuous production.
- Flexible configurations — multiple specs, optional IP65 for humid or harsh sites, plus selectable throat length and ink type.
- Large message memory — stores 250+ complex messages for dates, batches, expiry, shift codes and more.
- Stable long-run operation — mature CIJ system with low failure rate and simple maintenance for high uptime.
How It Works
The printer uses continuous inkjet (CIJ) technology: pressurized ink is ejected from the nozzle as a continuous stream, broken by high-frequency vibration into uniform droplets, each charged according to the coding content.
Passing through a high-voltage deflection field, charged droplets fly at set angles onto the moving product to form characters, numbers or patterns, while uncharged droplets are recycled. The non-contact process suits fast online lines.
Technical Parameters
The two Model 1580C entries represent different configuration variants. Data is for reference only; final specifications follow the confirmed product configuration.
Applications
- Food & beverage: online coding of date, shelf life, batch and quality marks on bottled drinks, canned food and condiments
- Pharmaceutical: batch, expiry and traceability marks on medicine bottles, boxes and hygiene-critical packaging
- Daily chemical: production info and traceability codes on cosmetic and household-cleaning containers
- Building materials & electronics: model and batch marks on pipes, profiles and electronic components
- Other industries: product identification and traceability coding across many sectors
Looking to build a complete bottling plant? Zhonglian Machinery supplies this unit as part of a full packaged drinking water production line, from water treatment to end-of-line packaging. Contact our engineers for a tailored turnkey quotation.
