Product identification is required far beyond conventional packaging.

Manufacturers of pipes, metal products and building materials may need to print:

• Production information

• Specifications

• Batch details

• Logos

• Barcodes

• QR codes

Wide-format Piezo UV printing can provide an online solution for these requirements.

Metal Applications

Suitable metal surfaces can be printed with UV ink after application testing.

Possible content includes:

• Product numbers

• Serial numbers

• Graphics

• Tracking codes

• Barcodes

Surface condition can strongly affect adhesion, so actual material testing is important.

Pipe Printing

Pipe manufacturers often require continuous identification.

A non-contact printing system can apply information while the pipe moves along the production line.

Printed information can include:

• Specifications

• Production codes

• Manufacturer details

• Traceability information

Building Materials

Building products can require large characters and wide printing areas.

Wide-format PIJ technology is particularly useful when a manufacturer needs more than several lines of conventional coding.

Variable Production Information

Different product batches can receive different information automatically.

This is useful where dimensions, production dates, specifications or order information frequently change.

Conclusion

Piezo UV inkjet technology expands industrial printing beyond conventional packaging.

Its wide-format and variable-data capabilities make it relevant to suitable metal products, pipes and building materials requiring online identification.