Laser Coders
Laser coders are an ink-less way to permanently mark and code a wide selection of surfaces at low and high speeds.
- Permanent mark – can’t be removed, won’t fade, high-quality image.
- Eliminates virtually 99% of line downtime for daily maintenance.
- Immediate startup if not used for a period of time. No clogging issues.
- Lowest cost per mark and the lowest cost of ownership, no ink or solvent, no costly annual ink module to replace. Lasers just use electricity.
- Eco-friendly, no solvents, no VOC’s, HAPS removed by fume extractor.
- Easy to learn, use, and maintain.
- Available in 10, 30, and 50-watt configurations depending upon the surface.
Laser coder marking includes color change as a result of a chemical reaction between laser and product (usually on PVC), engraving of the surface, color removal of the surface coating ink on chipboard and folding cartons to reveal the white color underneath, carbonization or controlled burning of wood or board based materials which replaces costly branding irons which require a product to stop to be marked, and ink jets operating near wood dust that can enter the ink system, and the melting of different plastic materials to achieve ether a raised or concave effect. With virtually no maintenance (except wiping off the lens periodically) and no need for consumables (except electricity), the elimination of flammable ink jet fluids and solvents, laser marking provides the lowest total cost of ownership compared to other printing technologies. Lasers do not use solvents so they do not emit VOC’s. Lasers eliminate up to 95 – 100%% of all line downtime and maintenance labor for daily and scheduled maintenance of ink jet printers. There are no costly annual ink changeout modules required. Fume extractors with changeable filters are used to remove any vapors and HAPS created by the laser etching process. Guarding is used to protect operators.
Squid Ink SQ-10 CO2 Laser
Squid Ink’s SQ-10 laser coding system is designed for high speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other primary coding applications. Squid Ink CO2 lasers can permanently mark onto paper, cardboard, plastic, and more.
BENEFITS OF THE SQ-10:
- CO2 marking system
- 10W model
- Static or continuous marking modes
- No inks or solvents – environmentally friendly and cost-effective
- Marks on plastic, paper, cardboard, plastic, and more
Squid Ink SQ-30 CO2 Laser
Squid Ink’s SQ-30 laser coding systems are designed for high speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other primary coding applications. Squid Ink’s CO2 lasers can permanently mark onto paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, wood, coated metal, leather, and more.
BENEFITS OF THE SQ-30:
- CO2 marking system
- 30W model
- 9.3μm or 10.6μm model
- Static or continuous marking modes
- No inks or solvents – environmentally friendly and cost-effective
- Marks on paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, wood, coated metal, leather, and more
Squid Ink SQ-50F Fiber Laser
Squid Ink’s SQ-50F fiber laser coding system is designed for high speed automotive, electronics, medical, aerospace, and other primary coding applications. The SQ-50F laser can permanently mark onto ceramics, plastics, matte metals, rubber, composite material, and more.
BENEFITS OF THE SQ-50F:
- Fiber laser coding system
- 50W model
- Static or continuous marking modes
- No inks or solvents – environmentally friendly and cost-effective
- Marks on ceramics, plastics, matte metals, rubber, composite material, and more