For businesses of all sizes, automated packaging solutions can have a huge impact on productivity and growth. However, whilst packaging machinery means a considerable increase in packaging efficiency, there are other aspects of packaging that must also be considered, for example, date and batch code printing. For packaging printing solutions that work alongside packaging automation systems such as form fill seal machines, Thermal Inkjet printing (TIJ) has many advantages.
What is TIJ?
TIJ stands for thermal inkjet. A TIJ thermal inkjet printer provides a simple and low maintenance solution for date and batch code printing. Whilst continuous inkjet printers use a complex fluid system that requires a lot of maintenance and can lead to ink mess, thermal inkjet printers use a simple cartridge system that is easy to use and look after, whilst also providing high resolution print quality and no ink mess or leakage.
The Benefits of TIJ Integration with Packaging Machines
One of the key advantages of automated packaging machinery is the considerable increase in packaging speed and efficiency that they can provide. However, whilst increased packaging production is a key benefit to a business that is working hard to grow, for products that require important date and batch code information, a suitable printing or labelling solution is required.
Whilst printing labels in house is possible, this still requires important information to be applied to packaging by hand. In other cases, packaging businesses may use the much more expensive industrial continuous inkjet (CIJ) printing method. Both of these labelling methods are time consuming, slowing down the overall packaging process.
The best solution for automated packaging machinery is an automated print system that can also be integrated with a packaging machine, ensuring all packaging processes can be completed on a single line. The IntegraJET TIJ inkjet system provides an efficient solution that can be integrated into a wide variety of packaging machines.
Some of the biggest advantages of TIJ integration with packaging machinery are:
TIJ thermal inkjet are configurable for multiple print lanes
For machines where there are multiple filling lanes, the IntegraJET TIJ system can be configured for multiple print lanes to meet packaging speeds. This means that important information and codes can be printed onto multiple lines of packaging at any one time.
They are suitable for integration with a wide range of machines
TIJ printing systems can be integrated with most form fill seal machines, including vertical and horizontal form, fill and seal machines, and therefore print a wide range of packaging types, including pillow bags, flat bottom bags, gusseted pouches, stand up pouches, spouted pouches and doy seal bags.
Thermal Inkjet printers are also suitable for vertical or horizontal printing, depending on the packaging machine and type of packaging in question.
They have a small footprint
For many businesses, a key consideration for introducing any automation systems is the amount of space available and how much floorspace new machinery will take up. Designed to integrate with packaging machines, IntegraJET TIJ systems feature a modular design and small footprint, making them ideal for premises where space is limited.
They print on a wide range of packaging materials
As well as integrating with different packaging machines, IntegraJET inkjet systems are also designed to print onto a wide range of packaging materials, including paper, card and plastics.
Source the Right TIJ System for Your Packaging Needs
If you are seeking an automated solution for date and batch code printing that works alongside your packaging machinery, talk to Intamac today.
We are here to understand your current packaging systems and what you are aiming to achieve, in order to provide our informed advice on the right inkjet data and batch code printing solution.
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