Batch, Lot and Date Coding

Manufacturers are challenged to increase production to increase market share. Adding to the challenge is the requirement to apply consistent batch, lot and date codes on their products. Coding is an essential part of most production processes. In food and beverage applications, date codes are integral to consumer safety and meeting federal regulations. In industrial manufacturing, time and date marking helps provide full traceability and is crucial in the event of a recall or quality compliance issue.

A key component in maintaining quality production is to identify a coding and marking supplier that is well equipped to meet unique needs with cost-effective, reliable and low maintenance solutions. Diagraph’s portfolio of printers can print several lines of text at high speeds even in harsh production environments, making it easy for manufacturers to make the perfect mark.

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Diagraph’s solutions for applying batch, lot and date codes include:

Linx continuous inkjet printers
Linx laser coders
Thermal transfer overprinters
Thermal inkjet printers

date code on plastic wrap; batch code check, batch numbers on products, batch number tracking

Linx continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers are designed to be durable and meet the highest standards of coding quality.

Optional IP protection for harsh environments
Wide range of inks keep batch codes in place on nearly any substrate including food, and withstand harsh production environments while offering non-contact, multi-line coding
Fully sealed and potted design allows printhead to stay print ready for longer periods of time
Ink and solvent cartridges can be changed in seconds with one touch refill
Customizable date and time formats to meet every need, avoid errors and save time

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Laser printers are ideal for reliable batch coding. With no need for consumables, lasers provide a low operating cost product marking solution with permanent batch codes.

Permanent marking capability
Optional IP protection for harsh environments
Designed for use in challenging, high-speed production environments while ensuring industry leading text and code quality

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Diagraph’s line up of thermal transfer overprinters (TTO) provides a range of solutions to meet every budget need.

The XL5000 thermal transfer printer is ideal for emerging markets and manufacturers just getting started with variable printing, our NGT Series printers offer advanced thermal transfer printing capabilities, providing high print performance at greater speeds over larger print areas.

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The Diagraph HP Thermal Jet line of industrial printers features the most robust and durable HP-based printheads with the ability to print high-resolution characters up to 1” tall.

Prints text, graphics and barcodes
Rugged industrial design
Roller retracting bracketry minimizes dust at the print nozzles while maximizing print quality
Hinged cover provides easy access to ink cartridges
Print speeds up to 200 feet/minute

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