Scribing laser coder

Linx Printing Technologies has launched an enhanced version of its SL301 scribing laser coder, which the company believes is the fastest, most cost-effective and versatile coder available to the bottling industry.

The SL301 has VisiCode technology, developed to deliver a clearer code onto cold glass without compromising on speed. This makes the device suitable for coding many different types of packaging, particularly bottles used for drinks, beauty care products and bottled foods such as sauces. The coder can be customised to suit individual applications for optimum compatibility and is also suitable for coding a wide range of substrates in addition to glass, such as PET and other plastics.

An efficient cooling system contributes to a prolonged tube life of up to 45,000 depending on application. Improved cooling also means that the coder does not use factory air for cooling. A blower unit is required only for the optional IP65-rated laser for environments where washdown is critical.

With two tube wavelength options and the choice of marking heads and lenses, the coder can be finetuned to better utilise laser power and improve performance. In addition to VisiCode technology, the optional QuickSwitch allows fast and easy code changes using a bar code scanner or other external device. For applications coding on a label station, Label Enable ensures that the laser is triggered at the right moment.