Direct printing on eggshells
Food labeling directly on the egg - clean, high-contrast and standard-compliant.
Eggs must be labeled in accordance with legal requirements. With mobile REINER direct printing devices, codes, origin markings or dates can be printed directly onto the egg shell - without labels or additional carrier materials.
Hurdles in the labeling of eggshells
Why standard solutions are often not enough
The labeling of eggs is subject to clear legal requirements. At the same time, the eggshell is a sensitive, curved surface that places special demands on printing technology and ink.
Typical requirements
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Legally compliant origin labeling
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Easy-to-read code on a small, curved surface
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Fast labeling in the packaging process
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Clean imprints without damaging the shell
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food-compliant inks
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Clear traceability
Typical challenges
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Strongly curved surface
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Sensitive material (risk of breakage)
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small print area
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High cycle rates in the packaging process
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Hygienic requirements
Examples of imprints on eggshells and egg cartons
Use cases from practice
Origin code directly on the egg
MHD in pink on eggshell
Why direct printing on eggshells instead of labels?
Technology Advantages
Direct printing enables clean, material-friendly labeling directly on the eggshell - flexibly and without the need for additional materials.
Classic solution
REINER direct printing
Labels on curved surfaces
Direct printing adapts to the shape
Additional material required
No carrier or adhesive material
Danger of detachment
Direct imprint on the shell
Additional storage costs
device & ink only
Special technical features of eggshells
Labeling that adapts to your material
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Pressure without continuous movement
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Uniform impression on curved surface
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Food-safe inks (depending on the application)
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variable codes (date, origin, batch)
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Mobile use for smaller packing stations or special batches
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Impression smudge-proof or removable depending on the ink
Practical example
Applications, experiences, and tips
A family-run poultry farm from Lower Saxony keeps several thousand laying hens and markets its eggs regionally via farm stores, weekly markets and local retailers. The company opted for the jetStamp® 990 as a mobile marking device. The device is used to mark the eggs directly with the required code. Thanks to food-grade ink, the markings on the eggshell are clear and easy to read.
Result:
✔ Clear and easy-to-read egg labeling
✔ Greater flexibility in the packaging process
✔ Simple operation without complex technology
✔ Uniform appearance
✔ Rapid implementation of statutory labeling requirements
Labeling in practice
Applications, experiences, and tips
Suitable appliance for eggshells
Our solution
jetStamp® 990
Marking directly on eggshells
The jetStamp 990 enables eggs to be marked directly. Date information or origin markings can be neatly applied to the egg shell and support clear traceability in the production and packaging process.
✓ Pressure range up to 12.5 mm
✓ Variable content such as date, code or text
✓ Suitable for marking eggs
✓ Mobile and flexible use in the production environment
Safe and flexible marking of eggshells
Let us check which ink and configuration is suitable for your application.
Suitable applications for eggshells
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