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Avoid Labeling Mistakes by Removing Plant Air

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT

The process of applying labels in the packaging industry is a critical aspect of production that demands precision and speed. Transitioning to all-electric label applicators can significantly enhance this process by eliminating the reliance on plant air, resulting in cost reductions and fewer instances of misapplied or missing labels. Advantages associated with implementing all-electric label applicators in manufacturing operations are listed below.

Gain precision and accuracy through applicator control

The closed-loop speed control and setting capabilities of servo motors in all-electric labelers ensure consistent and repeatable label placement. Achieving this level of consistency is considerably more challenging for pneumatic labelers that rely on plant air. When a pneumatic labeler connects to the plant’s main air line, air pressure availability for optimal tamp movement cannot always be guaranteed. This is because air pressure availability depends on how many other pieces of equipment are connected to or using the main air line in that moment. If the air pressure is insufficiently distributed and falls below the required level, the actuator may not fully engage or may take longer to engage leading to inaccurate label placement on the moving target. In some instances, the label may not adhere to the product at all.

Compared to pneumatic systems, all-electric motors remain unaffected by other equipment in the facility and need only a standard 110v plug, providing flexibility in positioning, redundancy and backup equipment. Moreover, the electric motor can regulate the tamp’s application force, as it operates with a sensor on the tamp pad that detects the product and communicates its location to the tamp. If the product is not in the expected position, the tamp adjusts accordingly to apply the label.

In a pneumatic system, the tamp is fully discharged with a burst of air. If the product is positioned too far away, the tamp will miss it. Conversely, if the product is too close, the tamp will hit it with excessive force, leading to label misplacement or possible damage to the product or the tamp arm.

Maintain precision and accuracy through label control

Controlling the label on the tamp pad is a significant challenge with print and apply label applications. In applications that utilize pneumatic air, a vacuum is required to secure the label on the tamp pad. This vacuum is created by consistently directing air across small holes in the tamp pad, holding the label in place. However, inconsistent plant air pressure may hinder the formation of the vacuum across these holes, resulting in the label falling off before it reaches the product. Furthermore, dirty plant air containing oil, water, dust or other contaminants can lead to clogged holes, diminishing vacuum efficiency and causing the label to detach prematurely. For the vacuum to be effective, all holes on the tamp pad must be covered by the label.

In contrast, an all-electric system circumvents the need for plant air by employing an independent vacuum fan, located on the back of the tamp pad, to control suction. This approach eliminates potential interference from other equipment, reduces contamination risks and removes the requirement to cover all the holes. This system utilizes a single focus vacuum fan to draw air through each hole individually, ensuring the label is securely held in place during transit. Because the fan pulls air through each hole, only half the holes need to be covered by the label, offering users the flexibility to run various label sizes on the same applicator. Even when a smaller label size is used, the label will maintain its vacuum and not detach before reaching the product.Top of Form

Protect your liner and protect your uptime

After the label is removed from its liner, the liner needs to be wound back onto a roll. The rewind is important to provide tension on the backing so that as it pulls across the peel blade, there is enough pull to peel the label off so that it can be applied onto the product. All-electric labelers control the re-wind of the label rolls more carefully, using brushless DC motors that are automatically tensioned with a Kevlar belt and no clutch. This solves the customer problems of needing a consistent label feed and being able to handle a long label take up without run on. These things add up to increased lead time. Pneumatic systems employ a clutch that requires adjustments as well as replacement for the brush motors that wear out. The gear boxes can also require replacement. If these wear parts are not maintained, they can result in label jams and liner breaks (from over tensioning) causing downtime. Additionally, the liner can drift, causing the print to drift on the label and poor or no scanning/ readability on the barcode or label.

Conclusion

All-electric label applicators revolutionize the packaging industry by eliminating the reliance on plant air, providing precise applicator control for consistent and accurate label placement and ensuring secure label control for various label sizes. These advanced systems protect the liner, enhance uptime and reduce maintenance costs, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency. Embracing the power of all-electric label applicators empowers manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce errors and deliver products with consistent and reliable product identification. Contact us today to learn more.

Smart Sensors Gives Automated Print‐And‐Apply Systems a Big Advantage

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:01:00 GMT

Effectively moving products through manufacturing and into the retail supply chain requires a robust track‐and‐trace capability. You need to know when products came off the line, where they’re located and where they’re headed. In production environments that integrate manufacturing, packaging and shipping operations, the final step in this process is pallet labeling.

Manufacturers that operate on a relatively small scale with a limited number of SKUs and shipments to only a few distributors or customers may be able to keep pace with manual pallet labeling processes. But high‐volume manufacturers that produce a variety of SKUs and prepare shipments to many destinations should consider an automated print‐and‐apply labeling system that supports higher throughput with lower unit costs.

Diagraph offers an all‐electric print & apply pallet labeling system, freeing manufacturers from the potential inconsistencies often associated with conventional pneumatic labelers. And, since inconsistencies in pallet labeling have the potential to disrupt production and delay outgoing shipments, it’s critical to ensure your labeling solution delivers reliable results, shift after shift.

To ensure uptime and maximize labeling consistency, Diagraph’s latest all‐electric print‐and‐apply labeling machine incorporates a variety of smart sensors that are engineered to detect potential problems and make automated adjustments on the fly. By incorporating smart sensors into our labeling solutions, we can help manufacturers maximize uptime, minimize or eliminate errors, and make it easier than ever to ensure compliance with customer labeling requirements.

With smart sensor technology, a Diagraph print‐and‐apply labeling system can do things such as:

Detect a missing label at the peel point and automatically advance the web past the missing label area to prevent double feeds and missed products
Automatically monitor and adjust the application speed and pressure for every label to keep the system in sync with the production line even as the system ages
Use sophisticated tamp sensors to ensure proper label application and placement across a wide variety of applications, including multi‐label applications and complex corner‐wrap label applications
Automate adjustments needed to accommodate a wide range of label sizes for your product lines while minimizing or eliminating unproductive downtime

In addition to smart sensing technology, Diagraph’s automated all‐electric PA7100 print‐and‐apply labeling machines employ Zebra ZE500 Series OEM thermal printer engine. This thermal printing technology delivers industry‐leading durability and performance anywhere 4‐ or 6‐inch labels are needed. One of the key advantages of Zebra’s print engine is all‐metal construction, which ensures long‐lasting durability. They also employ printer management tools that help detect problems before they impact productivity, making them the perfect companion to our smart sensor technology.

If you would like to learn more about the innovative technology that Diagraph builds into automated print‐and‐apply labeling systems, contact your Diagraph representative. We’ll be glad to show you how our industry‐leading approach can help you prepare shipments for the retail supply chain more efficiently.

Focus on Pallet Labeling Workflows to Maximize Efficiency

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:01:00 GMT

Many factors determine the profitability and performance of a manufacturing operation. For example, every experienced manager knows the importance of understanding and controlling the cost of raw materials, labor costs, capacity utilization and quality assurance to maximize bottom line results.

As manufacturers hone the efficiency of their operations, however, they also know the importance of looking beyond the obvious variables to evaluate and improve the performance of less apparent workflows. These processes may seem secondary to core production activities on the surface but they will have an outsized impact on results if they can’t keep pace with operations. One of the less apparent workflows that efficiency‐minded managers should focus on occurs right at the end of operations: pallet labeling.

High‐volume manufacturing operations that ship products to a variety of distribution channels simply can’t afford a slowdown in production caused by breakdowns, errors or low capacity in labeling systems as pallets are prepared for distribution.

The answer for most manufacturers to supporting increased productivity is an automated print‐and‐apply labeling machine that eliminates the productivity limitations of manual processes and streamlines labeling workflows. The production rates of automated print‐and‐apply labeling machines vary depending on the labeling method used and the number of application points, but a standard tamp system should be able to label 120 products per minute.

Automated print‐and‐apply labeling machines also deliver quality control benefits because human error is largely eliminated from the equation. Instead of inconsistent label placement that can slow shipments or even result in a customer rejecting a pallet, an automated labeling system helps ensure every pallet is labeled in compliance with customer requirements and expectations.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO AUTOMATE PALLET LABELING?

While some labeling machines rely on pneumatic systems to apply labels, maintaining highly consistent PSI in compressed air systems is challenging for manufacturing plants. These challenges can lead to inconsistent performance and difficulty troubleshooting problems.

The better alternative is the Diagraph PA7100 all‐electric print‐and‐apply machine which offers reliability and performance that can’t be matched by traditional pneumatic‐based labelers.

The Diagraph PA7100 all‐electric labeling machine relies on industry‐leading technology to reliably print and apply labels in a variety of applications including the top, sides, bottom or corners of pallets. These solutions are fully customizable to apply self‐adhesive labels at varying heights, distances and speeds. The all‐electric design eliminates the potential inconsistencies of pneumatic alternatives—producing consistent results no matter how many units move through production.

A key to the performance of Diagraph’s all‐electric print‐and‐apply labeling machines is the usage of industry‐leading Zebra OEM thermal print engines. Zebra is a leader when it comes to 4‐ and 6‐inch thermal labels, using all‐metal construction for long‐lasting durability and delivering print speeds that allow our print‐and‐apply labeling machines to keep pace with high‐volume production lines.

For 130 years, Diagraph has been helping manufacturers make the perfect mark, pairing technology and service to deliver complete solutions. To learn more about our automated all‐electric print‐and‐apply labeling machines for pallet labeling, contact your Diagraph representative.

Increase contract packaging productivity by minimizing equipment interventions

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:49:14 GMT

Marking and coding equipment should help contract packagers improve productivity. Diagraph accomplishes this by keeping equipment intervention requirements for our product identification equipment to a minimum.

We design and manufacture coding and labeling equipment to last longer
We are focused on operator and maintenance team product training
We partner with customers to develop a proactive game plan that keeps their coding and labeling equipment well utilized and appropriately upgrade

Designing Coding and Labeling Equipment to Last

Diagraph’s coding and labeling equipment runs cleaner for longer between required interventions and withstands wear and tear, increasing its useful life. This leads to greater equipment uptime and a stronger return on investment over the life of Diagraph equipment.

The number of steps required for routine interventions as well as the length of time between those interventions is minimized. Product capabilities like automatic printhead cleanings help keep inkjet coders operating with optimal print quality for longer. Examining consumable replenishment practices and centralizing ink refills or providing a quick turn label stock webbing approach makes required interventions quicker and hassle-free.

Finally, quality materials and thoughtful engineering matter when it comes to the longevity of your equipment. Diagraph’s focus on impact resistant designs – whether it be an inkjet coder or a labeler – ensures long-term product reliability.

Setting People Up for Success

After making sure your product coding equipment is properly matched to your application and contract packaging environment, it is essential to make sure your line operators and maintenance staff know how to properly handle and maintain your equipment.

Diagraph’s equipment is designed to have fewer touchpoints to enable hassle-free installation, training and maintenance. These easy access touchpoints minimize the amount of time required and eliminate the need to access the entire system to perform maintenance or changeovers.

Because contract packagers regularly deal with worker turnover challenges, routine training to keep workers knowledgeable and able to be good stewards of your equipment is critical. We offer refresher-level training opportunities with each scheduled service visit from a Diagraph field service engineer. In addition, in-depth training is offered on location or at the Diagraph training facility in St. Charles, Missouri.

Partnering to Develop a Game Plan

Our most successful customers partner with us to regularly evaluate and maintain their coding and labeling equipment. We perform routine equipment assessments, provide regularly scheduled service and develop long-term equipment upgrade plans.

Equipment is kept running longer and the need for unplanned interventions is reduced by staying ahead of wear-caused failures and by properly maintaining equipment. As with all things electro-mechanical, equipment performance will eventually impact production throughputs. We help you navigate the useful life of your equipment to determine when to repair and maintain a system and when to upgrade and benefit from performance and feature enhancements.

By working closely together, our account teams can help you develop a multi-year plan that provides measurable cost savings opportunities due to system efficiency gains and consumable usage optimization. These strategic audits also help customers strategically sequence system upgrades of their older technologies to avoid the sticker shock created if your product identification equipment fails at the same time.

Our goal is to always to make it easy for our customers to make the perfect mark. Find the right product for your application by completing this short assessment.

Call us today at 800.722.1125 to learn more about how Diagraph partners with manufacturers to achieve product identification and packaging compliance success.

Your Guide To Automating Your Pallet Labeling Process

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:36:00 GMT

Download the full whitepaper, “Pallet Labeling: The Final Step In Your Production Tracking Process”

The final step in your production process can often easily be overlooked. After rigorously completing all the upstream processing, packaging and coding processes, the final palletized product seems to be a small step before crossing the finish line. However, labeling at the pallet level is a crucial process for identifying palletized products being shipped to retailers.

Imagine this: You’re completing a custom job for products specific to one regional retail chain. To differentiate the pallets for the custom job from your standard products, you plan on printing the identifying batch information on the license plate label and applying it to the outside of the shrink-wrapped pallet. When the time comes, your shipment is sent to the retailer only to discover that the products sent are not the custom printed containers they ordered. Now not only is your relationship with this retailer tarnished, but you are on the hook for reprinting all of their products at your own cost.

This scenario might sound familiar if you’re still in the business of manually applying labels. Some level of human error is always a risk and it can be a costly one. Ensuring a consistent, accurate label on every pallet that leaves your facility doesn’t have to be a trying task. It is possible to guarantee proper label placement while also avoiding common safety issues often occurring from the entanglement of the labeler in the pallet shrink wrap.

Our pallet labeling experts at Diagraph have complied a helpful guide for assessing automated pallet labelers for your production line. This guide steps through the main questions you should ask when evaluating your pallet labeling automation process and reviews the top areas of consideration you should work through before you make any kind of investment.

Download the full whitepaper, “Pallet Labeling: The Final Step In Your Production Tracking Process”, here to learn more.

How to Reduce Marking Mistakes and Ensure Proper Code Adhesion

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:09:21 GMT

What does your company do when products are marked with the wrong product identification codes? Scrap? Rework? Mismarked and mislabeled products can create big hits to the bottom line. When encountering marking mistakes with regularity, companies can find it difficult to keep profit margins under control. What’s worse is if mismarked or mislabeled products make it out to market, manufacturers can face penalties from retailers and the risk of product recalls.

There are several factors to consider when trying to reduce marking mistakes:

Coding Technology

The first step to reducing marking mistakes is picking the right coding technology for both your application and your manufacturing environment. When choosing a technology, some factors to consider include:

Packaging design and material
Code contrast requirements
Content of print message or label format
Proficiency of available labor
Production throughput and cost requirements

Available coding technologies include inkjet coders, labelers,thermal transfer printers, and laser coders. Each of these technologies have their merits and should be considered carefully with the help of experts familiar with the advantages and disadvantages. Success will be realized when the best technology is chosen for your unique situation.

Ink, Label, Ribbon Match

Choosing the right technology often comes down to identifying the best possible combination of cost-per-mark and mark adhesion quality. There are numerous inks, label stock types, and ribbon formulations that can help you achieve a durable, lasting code on your product.

If you are marking onto a particularly tricky surface or operating your equipment in a hotter or cooler than average environment, you will want to run code adhesion tests and even demo the full solution for a period of time to ensure that code adhesion is strong once a mark is applied to your product packaging. A quality supplier will be able to run print samples and set you up with trials of their equipment.

Material Handling Before Product Coding

Although choosing the right equipment and matching it with the right ink, label or ribbon is important, an often-overlooked aspect of achieving code compliance is material handling. Heavy vibrations in your production line and skewed products that are not presenting well to the coding technology can impact the overall quality of your mark.

Reviewing your material handling practices and making recommendations for the best use of your equipment is vital to achieving high quality marks on your products.

Verification and Validation

You can take your coding and labeling operation a step closer to guaranteed compliance by adopting a product verification or validation step after the mark has been applied to your product. There are several levels of verification that ensure that a mark:

has been successfully applied to the product
matches the mark that you requested be printed
is completely readable

Verification and validation require the use of scanners or vision systems as well as connectivity to your coding equipment and product databases.

Material Handling After Verification

When incorporating a verification or validation step into your coding and labeling operation, you will need some form of reactive material handling after verification takes place if a printed mark is considered to be illegible. When manufacturers encounter poor code quality, a signal can be triggered to stop the production line altogether to correct what is causing the poor print or a reject and redirect action can take place to separate the questionable product from the rest of production. If too many poor quality codes are encountered, production can be stopped to allow for a remedy.

Having issues with achieving packaging compliance and encountering too many marking mistakes? At Diagraph, we can help you quantify the true cost hitting your bottom line and will work with you to develop a game plan to minimize errors and ensure proper code adhesion.

Call us today at 800.722.1125 to learn more about how Diagraph partners with manufacturers to achieve product identification and packaging compliance success.

Is a Product Identification Site Audit Right for Your Facility?

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:03:22 GMT

If you haven’t had a top-to-bottom review of your coding and labeling operations within the past 5 to 10 years, you are probably overdue for a comprehensive product identification site audit. Technological advancements have allowed for manufacturers to achieve greater efficiencies and accuracy with their product coding efforts for all levels of packaging – from primary products all the way to pallet level labeling.

Diagraph can take the guess work out of coding and labeling operational best practices by offering free comprehensive site audits. We make a series of recommendations that span anywhere from making modifications to current equipment or practices for enhanced productivity to the complete retooling of your product identification operation to help you achieve your production and packaging compliance goals.

Our site audits include a close review of the following key areas:

Productivity and condition of existing equipment
- Is your equipment performing to its fullest capacity?
- Is your equipment a proper match for your product coding application/goals?
- Are there any modifications or maintenance actions that can be taken to achieve full-productivity?
- How much remaining useful life is estimated for each piece of equipment?
Proficiency of machine operators
- Are there any bottlenecks or workarounds regularly encountered by your team?
- Are there system features that are not being utilized that could improve efficiencies?
- Could your production team benefit from higher-level user training?
Maintenance team strategy
- Are your preventive maintenance intervals ideal for your manufacturing environment?
- Do you have everything you need to quickly overcome unexpected downtime?
- Could your maintenance team benefit from higher-level equipment maintenance training?

After reviewing these key areas and other aspects of your packaging compliance requirements, we provide a site audit report with simple recommendations that you can implement immediately as well as bigger picture recommendations that can be implemented overtime with planning and support. At Diagraph, our goal is to make it easy for our customers to achieve the perfect mark on their products. Regular site audits and account reviews are just one of the ways we work in partnership with our customers.

Call us today at 800.722.1125 to learn more about how Diagraph partners with manufacturers to achieve product identification and packaging compliance success.

Comparing Pneumatic and Electric Label Printer Applicators

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:57:15 GMT

Diagraph’s E-Series labelers are considered the simplest, most reliable all-electric labeling solutions in the industry today thanks to years of continuous improvement and innovation. Our entire line up of Diagraph E-Series print and apply and automated label applicator systems build upon the durability of the proven Diagraph Platinum Series design, yet incorporate key electronic enhancements that allow it to perform more consistently and reliably over time. The result? A simpler, more reliable labeler that can do everything a pneumatic system can do, only better.

It’s all in the design:

The high velocity vacuum fan offers greater reliability than pneumatic air

Our high velocity vacuum fan design allows for full surface area control of the label across the entirety of the pad, achieving a uniform label transfer from pad to product. This consistently performs better than pneumatic designs that feature just a few pneumatic vacuum hole locations on the pad. Diagraph’s high velocity vacuum fan design eliminates the easily clogged small orifices found with pneumatic systems, allowing our labelers to perform more reliably in dusty environments.

The electronically controlled actuator arm movement guarantees precision label placement over time, every time

Our electronically controlled actuator arm allows you to digitally set the application speed to ensure repeatable and reliable operation. Thanks to Diagraph’s all-electric SERVO motor driven design, you are no longer at the mercy of the questionable consistency and reliability of your plant air. Our electronic controls eliminate the need for manual adjustments to address system age and wear.

The color touchscreen display puts more of the information you need right at your fingertips

The E-Series user interface features a larger display that enables you to view more system settings and system health information all at once. This larger, simplified display allows for fewer menus and less toggling between screens. You can now get to the system settings you need with fewer touches.

These are just a few of the many advantages of our E-Series labeling solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how trading up to our E-Series labelers can help save you time, money and the hassle of mislabeled products, cases, traypacks and pallets.

Reason Manufacturers Moving From Automated Air Labelers

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:45:10 GMT

Plant managers and maintenance managers alike are deserting pneumatically driven label applicators in favor of all-electric label applicators for one BIG reason – dirty air lines.

Unpredictable, unfiltered air supplies disrupt the efficiency and performance of air supported tools and machinery, especially label applicators. Water, oil and particulate matter are hard on label applicators, impeding the performance and reliability of the tamp pad suction and the actuator arm – the key functionality of any automated labeling machine!

Although clogged air is the number one reason for choosing all-electric solutions, there are a number of benefits that air label applicators just can’t match:

Precision label handling across the entirety of the pad throughout transit
- Superior suction made possible by larger vacuum passages prevents the routine clogging experienced in real-world manufacturing environments
- Smart auto-retract sensors combined with a digital delay setting allow for superior control of impact force and maximum label adhesion upon contact
Electric SERVO motors and smart auto-retract sensors combine to achieve more precise movements, automatically compensating for changes in box sizes and distances without adjustments
No need to compromise on line speeds
No need to compromise on label sizes
Portable! No air line means you can plug in and run the label applicator anywhere
Saves energy consumption and saves money! All-electric labelers cost up to 50 - 90% less to run when compared to pneumatically driven systems

With all of this being said, not all electric label applicators are created equal! Contact us today to learn why Diagraph printer-applicators and label applicators lead the industry in both reliability and performance.

Choosing the Right Label Adhesive -- A Comparison

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:25:52 GMT

By Steve Dods, Automated Labeling Products (ALP) and Thermal Transfer Overprinter (TTO) Products Manager

Have you ever purchased an item from the store, and later at home wondered why they used a label that doesn't easily come off of your new item? Have you seen labels that are hardly attached to the side of an item at Home Depot and wonder how many of those labels never even made the trip to the destination store? Well, you are not alone, sadly, and the better question is how much is that adding cost in the supply chain or turning off customers? Now that sticker wisdom can be found in a simple table below:

BEST (ADHESIVE) PRACTICES FOR STICKERS (WE CALL THEM LABELS!)
Adhesive Type	Purpose	What to Know	Where Used
All-Temp	Multi-purpose adhesive Most common Good initial tack Strong long term bond	Best on room temperature products Not easily removed Cost effective	Corrugated Cases *Pallets* *Primary product marketing label*
Cold-Temp	Designed to bond to refrigerated products	Label must be room-temp to have activate adhesive - product will be cold Label will be a heavier weight - may require additional labeler system set up specifics Label rolls should be stored at room temperature - heating device needed on label roll in point of use area	Refrigerated products, such as ice cream containers, dairy, meat processed cases
Wet-Stick	Designed with adhesive that compensates for wet surfaces	Air-knives to clear as much water as possible recommended Full label apply pressure is required to allow the adhesive to operate correctly - direct contact, not blow methods, required here for auto apply	*Bottling / Jars*
Tire Adhesive	Surfaces that contain voids, may be dusty, and have curvature	Very heavy adhesive that generally does not do well with paper label substrates Synthetic label materials generally used	*Tires*
Removable	Can be removed from some surfaces	Very important to test target products for initial and long term adhesion	*Consumer goods*
Ultra-Removable	Can be removed from most surfaces, even after long term bonding	Great for label on glass screens, plastics, metals, and other end consumer products where the label is only informational	*Electronic Products, Medical*
Soak and Remove	Adhesive is designed for water solubility	Used in track and trace applications for reusable totes and containers	*Fruit, vegetable, and nut case-level packaging*

Learn more about automated labeling technology and the benefits of all-electric machines versus pneumatic.

Need an automated Pallet coding solution?

Wed, 06 May 2015 15:58:30 GMT

Automated Pallet Marking System

The American Lumber Standard Committee recently imposed a regulation on companies that produce heat-treated pallets. This regulation forces pallet manufacturers to mark each pallet with the IPPC HT logo. As you can imagine, many issues quickly surfaced with this addition including poor quality, a loss in productivity and an increase in labor costs for many companies.

Many facilities rely on manual stenciling to apply this logo, as well as other identification and tracking data. Not only is this time-consuming, but it also requires the use of manpower with inconsistent results. Here at Diagraph we came up with a better solution.

The IJ3000 Large Character Ink Jet Printing System addresses and corrects these issues.

Poor Quality

Despite the best intentions, manual anything often leads to inconsistencies. For businesses with a brand image to protect, this poses a problem. The automated IJ3000 removes the need for manual marking and delivers uniform results.

Loss in Productivity

Relying on manual labor always runs the risk of human error. With pallets, this could mean incorrect stamping or lower than needed speeds. This system produces simultaneous online marking for both sides, as well as automatic printhead cleaning. These features lead to an increase in production as well as less downtime for maintenance.

Labor Costs

With the necessary printing of lot codes, production dates and other relevant information, the need for labor increases. This adds extra costs that an automated system such as the IJ3000 eliminates.

To learn more about how the IJ3000 Pallet Marking System can increase productivity for you, learn more here.

Diagraph's Blog

Avoid Labeling Mistakes by Removing Plant Air

Gain precision and accuracy through applicator control

Maintain precision and accuracy through label control

Protect your liner and protect your uptime

Smart Sensors Gives Automated Print‐And‐Apply Systems a Big Advantage

Focus on Pallet Labeling Workflows to Maximize Efficiency

Increase contract packaging productivity by minimizing equipment interventions

Designing Coding and Labeling Equipment to Last

Setting People Up for Success

Partnering to Develop a Game Plan

Your Guide To Automating Your Pallet Labeling Process

How to Reduce Marking Mistakes and Ensure Proper Code Adhesion

Coding Technology

Ink, Label, Ribbon Match

Material Handling Before Product Coding

Verification and Validation

Material Handling After Verification

Is a Product Identification Site Audit Right for Your Facility?

Productivity and condition of existing equipment

Proficiency of machine operators

Maintenance team strategy

Comparing Pneumatic and Electric Label Printer Applicators

Reason Manufacturers Moving From Automated Air Labelers

Choosing the Right Label Adhesive -- A Comparison

BEST (ADHESIVE) PRACTICES FOR STICKERS (WE CALL THEM LABELS!)

Need an automated Pallet coding solution?