Cans and Metal Products

APPLICATION

Canned packaging is widely used in the processed food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
In addition to protecting the product from contamination, cans also require production codes, expiration dates, and product identification that are resistant to heat, humidity, and mechanical processes.

Cans that do not fade and remain legible are essential requirements, especially to meet traceability and consumer safety regulations.

CHALLENGE

Challenges on Cans and Metal Products

Marking or printing codes on metal surfaces has several major challenges:

The surface is slippery, shiny, and reflective, making it difficult for the ink to adhere properly.

Production processes often involve high heat, steam, and humidity (as in the sterilization of canned foods).

The curved shape of the can limits the printing area and demands high accuracy.

Products such as aerosols or metal bottle caps require codes that do not rub off when rubbed or washed.

SOLUTION

Solution On Cans and Metal Products

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) technology is the most flexible solution for printing on curved surfaces such as cans, metal bottle caps, and aluminum containers. CIJ can operate at high speeds with special inks that have high adhesion and heat resistance.

Key advantages:

Fast printing on round and curved cans. 400;">
High-contrast ink available in white, black, yellow, and silver.
Prints are resistant to humidity and pasteurization heat.
Ideal for batch codes, expiration dates, and product identification.
Suitable for food & beverageand light chemical products.

Packaging and Industrial Laser Printer

For production lines that want permanent, hygienic, and ink-free codes, Laser Marking is the best choice.
This technology engraves directly into the metal surface or paint layer, producing codes that are durable and cannot be erased.

Main advantages:

Permanent prints, unaffected by heat or steam.
No consumables (ink, solvent, ribbon) are required.
Ideal for surfaces such as aluminum, mild steel, and coated metals.
Suitable for the food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printer

For metal products that have been coated with paint, varnish, or a thin coating, Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) can be an alternative with sharp, high-contrast print results.

Advantages:

High resolution up to 600 dpi for small text and barcodes.
Ideal for batch codes, serial numbers, and logos.
Fast-drying, abrasion-resistant pigment ink.
Compact printer size, perfect for limited production space.

INDUSTRY

Suitable Industries for Cans and Metal Products

Canned food and drinks (condensed milk, soda drinks, canned coffee, ready-to-eat food).

Aerosol products and aluminum bottle caps.

Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (ointment tubes, spray cans).

Automotive components and metal manufacturing.

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IJ4000-HH

Equipped with a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen and Unicode display that supports multiple languages, it provides high flexibility in system control and integration into various production lines.

TJ1000

Using HP45A cartridges with a print height of up to 1 inch, this printer offers high-resolution prints, fast cartridge replacement, and reliable industrial performance.
Suitable for product codes, expiration dates, batches, and barcodes on a variety of surfaces.

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ES Series Fume Extractors

This device protects operators from exposure to fumes, dust, and hazardous particles generated during the marking process using industrial laser machines.
This extraction system ensures the work area remains clean, safe, and meets industrial safety standards (health & safety compliance).