Choosing the right extrusions coding solution

Linx Printing Technologies Ltd.

Overview

• The construction industry

• Choosing the right coding solution – ways to minimise waste

• Coding technologies

The construction industry

• Extrusions mainly used in construction, a very healthy sector in the UK:

– Employs about 10% of the total UK workforce and contributing almost £90 billion

annually, according to the Confederation of British Industry

– The Construction Products Association (CPA) believes that the construction

industry will grow about 10% and contribute nearly £11 billion to the UK economy

over the next two years

• Across Europe the average growth of construction is also forecast at 1.8%

per year from 2014–16

• Rising costs a key concern raised by the CPA – the industry requires reliable

coders that are easy to use, working effectively but unobtrusively

Sources –

http://www.cbi.org.uk/business-issues/construction/

http://www.constructionproducts.org.uk/news/press-releases/display/view/construction-sector-set-to-grow-10-in-two-years/#

sthash.hLuFYyBe.dpuf

http://www.euroconstruct.org/pressinfo/pressinfo.php

Choosing the right coding solution

- Ways to minimise waste

Those coding for the extrusions industry need to keep on top of waste to

capitalise on the growing sector:

• Minimise errors – easy, intuitive message creation through easy-to-use interfaces as

well as remote monitoring reduce scrappage costs from errors

• Built-in reliability – IP55 or IP65 rated coders reduce stoppages with enclosures to

protect against the hot, dusty or damp conditions encountered in the

production process

• Flexibility – non-contact CIJ and laser coding systems provide flexibility to change

messages at the touch of a button with a vast range sizes, styles and on many

substrates; without having to stop the printer

• Quality control – pigmented inks in a range of colours ensure codes stand out with UV

resistance to withstand fading when stored outside, or permanent laser codes

Coding technologies

• Continuous Ink Jet

– Can print on most plastics

– Range of inks available, including

pigmented & UV cure inks

– Delivers multiple lines of text and

simple graphics

– Can place it where needed on the

production line – either before or after

a water bath, providing the printer has

the relevant IP ratings to cope with the

environment

• Laser Coding

– Permanent codes on plastics, with

highly visible colour change

on PVC

– Marking into the product means no

smudging or fading

– Low downtime and no consumables

ensures low cost of ownership

Coding technologies

• Large Character Marking

– Well-suited to printing large characters of information such as

company logos or industry standard marks

– Can print at high resolution quality

– Easy to set up and adjust as required

– Predictable cost of ownership

– Cost effective alternative to application of pre-printed labels onto

secondary packaging

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