When selecting a marking method you need to consider the potential advantages of laser marking versus other technologies, such as inkjet marking. These include:
- Greater reliability, even in harsh environments, with low downtime and long life due to robust construction. Macsa lasers are designed for 24/7 operation.
- Superior output quality, with clear text and complex graphics. Macsa lasers have Crystal Font technology to generate enhanced output on transparent and white surfaces (ideal for PET bottles) with increased coding speeds. It combines the high-energy dots of dot matrix coding with the print quality associated with a steered beam laser.
- Reduced running costs through having no consumables and low maintenance needs.
- Speed of output, with up to 60,000 bottles an hour or 575 metres a minute typically being achievable with Macsa lasers. These have high speed electronics, Pentium processors and on-board mass storage for fast processing speeds.
- Permanent marking, with output being very difficult to remove or alter in a way that cannot be detected.
- Cleaner operation, with no wastage or solvent emissions and no messy inks to spill.
- Simple connectivity for remote operation and factory integration. Macsa lasers have TCP/IP and Ethernet connectivity as standard, meaning PCs do not need to take up space on the production line.
- Straightforward operation, with no complex start up and shut down routines plus the flexibility of being able to program required output easily.