IMPROVE TRACEABILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND CUT CODING COSTS IN THE PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRY
THE PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRY IS GROWING
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WHAT IS NEEDED FROM CODING EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW YOU TO COPE WITH GROWTH WITHOUT INCURRING EXTRA COSTS?
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This includes:• Every minute your production line isn’t moving, profitability is reduced as
fixed costs remain.
• As a result, keeping the line moving is essential.
• This is especially true for manufacturers who switch between product runs
regularly and meet short lead times.
1.RELIABLE CODING HELPS KEEP YOUR COSTS DOWN
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2.FLEXIBLE CODING ALLOWS YOU TO COPE WITH GROWTH
This includes:• The ability to print in any orientation.
• Being able to quickly reconfigure your production line.
• Quality codes which stay in place during-end use, on the widest range of
packaging materials.
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IMPROVING RELIABILITY TO CUT COSTS
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If you measure your OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) then you will be aware of the negative impact on costs that unreliable line equipment can have.
Downtime may be caused by equipment failure
Servicing CleaningBatch Changeovers
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Poor code causes quality freezes and downtime as the line has to be stopped to make corrections, or for batches to be recalled.
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A major cause of downtime is choosing a coder that can’t cope with your production environment, particularly if it’s dusty such as on powder filling lines, or wet where strict cleaning processes are used.
The knock-on effect is that reliability is impaired.
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Codes must also be robust to ensure full product traceability. Ink adhesion can be a challenge during production and end-use as many personal care products are alcohol based.
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FLEXIBILITY FOR GROWTH
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• Light, portable printers can be quickly moved between lines – reconfigure lines to meet new customer demands.
• Simple interfaces make setting up new codes quick and easy.
• The ability to store line setups will speed up repeat work.
• Code onto the top, side or bottom of containers with one coder.
• Combine both simple and complex codes in one coder.
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• CIJ coders can print in any orientation without any impact on code quality.
• Industry-leading sealed printheads ensure reliable operation in both wet and dusty environments.
• Self-service options on CJ400 and 8900 means no downtime for service engineer visits, and only takes 30 minutes out of your production schedule.
• Easy to use touch screens ensure quick and easy set-up of codes.
LINX CIJ CODERS
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Linx Black PE Ink 1130 is ideal for the personal care industry as it adheres to a wide range of substrates used in the industry, in particular HDPE.
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The Linx SL1 CO2 laser is a compact, one-box coding solution, and with a choice of coding orientations is versatile enough for any production line.
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Linx FSL20 and FSL50 fibre lasers can code on to a wider range of materials including bare metal, ensuring code looks great on even the most exotic, premium packaging designs.
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FLEXIBILITY + RELIABILITY = LOWER COSTS
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