Markem-Imaje has launched 5940 G, an inkjet coder providing label free and high-resolution coding, branding and text on secondary packaging, including corrugated.
Applicable for a broad range of materials, 5940 G prints grade C or better, GS1-128 compliant codes on corrugated cases and trays of fresh produce, beverages, meats, confection, and many other foods, as well as precision printing on polystyrene for frozen foods and shrink-wrap for pallet shipments. In addition, the system can print information and codes on porous surfaces, including fabrics and non-wovens for medical personal protective equipment (PPE) masks, gowns, and diapers.
5940 G includes patent-pending Intelli’Flow printhead technology, which avoids nozzle blockages due to ink backsplash and dust build-up. A filtering process degasses the ink during printing, and keeps the jetting mechanism clean and clear.
Moreover, 5940 G runs Markem-Imaje’s proprietary Touch Dry inks, which instantly dry on contact. This means Touch Dry inks do not spread along corrugated fibres and lose resolution. A variety of coloured inks are available. These inks, which are free of odours and volatile organic compounds (VOC), are noted as safe to handle and contribute to a more sustainable production line.
The system can operate in working environments with a temperature range of 0 -40°C. Markem-Imaje’s packaging intelligence software, CoLOS, allows manufacturers to maintain their entire database of print jobs centrally, streamlining print management and supporting greater throughput. 5940 G also works with the company’s Systech Packaging Intelligence Suite.
Greg Kasprzak, senior product marketing manager at Markem-Imaje, said, ‘The 5940 G system’s breakthrough Intelli’Flow printhead technology combined with fast-setting Touch Dry inks consistently achieves sustained, exceptional print quality of complex, compliant barcodes on corrugated cases and other difficult substrates, delivering a significant return on investment.’
He continued, ‘Our customers look to us to improve efficiency on the production line, and to achieve this every detail is important. For example, we’ve been able to include a specially designed ink container that is 75% larger than most competitors, cutting operator intervention by 43%. Plus, the ink containers can also be replaced without stopping production and a heat time speed of 67% faster than previous models can be achieved. In combination, details like these make a significant difference to efficiency and throughput.
‘We’ve even designed this for enhanced serviceability which will lead to greater availability and factory output, in addition to the print quality and efficiency advantages.’
