Coding 4.0 for the beverage industry
At drinktec 2017 in Munich (Hall A2, Booth 439), Domino presents the state-of-the-art coding solutions that beverage manufacturers need for finishing their products at high throughput, reliable productivity and low operating costs:
The newly launched Ax-Series Continuous Ink Jet printers use an array of integrated sensors to automate system monitoring, allowing for proactive and predictive diagnostics and remote service support through connection to the Domino Cloud. Utilising the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Domino is introducing Industry 4.0 concepts in coding and marking.
Domino has also developed two new inks for the beverage sector which have been designed for coding substrates where a layer of moisture is present. As the dried ink can be removed through caustic wash processes, these inks are particularly suitable for use on returnable glass bottles. The i-Pulse yellow ink (2YL855), with its high contrast on dark substrates, is designed for marking coloured returnable glass bottles, while the i-Pulse black ink (2BK156), a fast dry black ink, has been developed for coding onto both PET and clear returnable glass bottles..
The F720i is Domino’s the latest addition to its range of high performance, high speed fibre lasers and is designed specifically for coding aluminium cans at speeds up to 90,000 cans per hour. An Ip65 rating and continuous output at temperatures up to 45°C/113°F hour make it ideal for beverage production environments.