APPLICATION
Rubber and Elastomer Products
Rubber and elastomer products are widely used in modern industry, from seals and gaskets to cables and tires, to automotive and electronic components.
Each component requires an identification code, such as a batch number, production date, and manufacturer's logo, for traceability and quality control purposes.
However, the dark, flexible, and high-temperature surface of rubber makes adhesion difficult for conventional printing technologies. A robust, flexible, and high-contrast industrial coding system is required.
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) technology is the industry standard for printing codes on elastic materials such as rubber and silicone.
This printer is capable of working on uneven surfaces with special ink that is heat-resistant and flexibleafter drying.
Main advantages:
- Can print on dark and flexible surfaceswithout direct contact.
- Available in white, yellow, or high-contrast pigment ink for black rubber.
- High adhesion, resistant to stretching and high temperatures (up to 200°C).
- Suitable for seals, hoses, gaskets, tires, and automotive components.
- Easy maintenance, can operate continuously 24/7.
For permanent, ink-free identification needs, Laser Marking is the best solution, especially for hard rubber components or vulcanized elastomers.
Laser technology works by changing the surface color or engraving the top layer without damaging the material.
Main advantages:
- Permanent prints and heat resistance up to 300°C.
- Ink-free — chemical-free and environmentally friendly.
- Ideal for automotive components, industrial gaskets, and elastomeric medical devices.
- Can print detailed microtext, logos, barcodes, and batch numbers High.
- Resistant to abrasion, solvents, and cleaning chemicals.
In the automotive or engineering industry, print verificationis crucial to ensure each component has a valid identity.
A smart camera system helps detect code, print position, or readability errors on dark surfaces.
Advantages:
- Ensures code quality and readability on uneven surfaces.
- Direct integration with CIJ or laser printers.
- Automatically stops the production line if the code is unreadable.
