• Blister packs
• Envelopes and pouches
• Direct product marking
• Polybags

Background

We use the term ‘industrial technologies’ as the ‘catch-all’ for all the other sectors, so the environments are very diverse, and it’s unlikely that products will be packed in a special kind of environment. Cost and value-add of products can vary widely.

Key drivers

• Ability of equipment to perform reliably in a wide range of operational environments, from conventional to extreme
• Applications knowledge as the equipment is often bespoke, as well as the ability to respond to new demands of the business

Typical applications

• Printing the ‘BS’ number on a blank number plate: Hot Foil
• Printing a 3-line message (batch number, packaging number and oil viscosity) directly onto PE-HD drums: Thermal Inkjet
• Printing complete information on a packet of seeds or product information directly onto a blister card: Offline Overprinting
• Direct printing on bags for vacuum cleaner filters with the details of the product models that the bags fit: Offline Overprinting
• Printing the customer logo, product information, product dimensions and date of production directly onto grey and brown PVC pipes: Thermal Inkjet.