Direct printing of BBD and batch on glass

How food manufacturers, bottlers, importers and workshops use mobile REINER jetStamp® marking devices to apply legally required information such as best-before date (BBD) and batch directly onto glass and composite packaging - efficiently, professionally and gently.

About the area of application

In food labeling, mandatory information such as Best before date and batch numbers reliably, legibly and in compliance with standards.
At the same time, the variety of packaging is high: glass bottles, plastic cans and bags differ significantly in terms of Shape, size, surface and material.

Especially with manual processes, small batches or frequently changing products classic labeling solutions quickly reach their limits. What is needed are flexible systems that can be integrated into existing processes without the need for retooling.

The challenge: Labels on glass and small packaging

In many companies, best-before dates and batches are still marked on labels. However, this solution has clear disadvantages:

• Time-consuming manual application and removal of labels
• Additional material usage and storage costs
• Poor adhesion of small labels on round, curved or textured surfaces
• Visual impairment of high-quality glass packaging
• Risk of crooked, detached or illegible markings

Labels are often a nuisance on glass packaging in particular - especially for products with high quality or design requirements.

The solution: direct printing with mobile REINER jetStamp® devices

As an alternative to labeling, the Direct printing of BBD and batch with mobile labeling devices from REINER.

Depending on requirements, the jetStamp® 990 or the jetStamp® 1025 used - combined with specially matched inks for non-porous surfaces:

• MP3 ink (black): Quick-drying, ideal for smooth, non-porous materials
• MP4 ink (black): Particularly durable for demanding surfaces
• MP6 ink (yellow): Highly visible on dark surfaces

A central element is the Automatic MHD function with time offset:
The date is automatically updated - without manual adjustment and without the risk of transmission errors.

Device selection according to application:

• jetStamp® 990: Compact, ideal for text-only and numerical prints such as MHD and batch
• jetStamp® 1025: Larger print width for variable font sizes, symbols or barcodes

Both devices are Mobile use and independent of the PC, This makes them particularly suitable for flexible workstations.

The result: Efficient labeling without a label

• Direct printing on glass and composite packaging offers clear advantages in everyday working life:
• Significantly shorter labeling times
• Uniform, clean and professional appearance
• No labels that come loose, shift or need to be reworked
• High flexibility with changing packaging formats and materials
• Ready for immediate use - without conversion or downtime
• Direct printing integrates seamlessly into existing manual processes and reduces complexity and sources of error.

Technical highlight

• Direct printing of BBD and batch on Glass, plastic cans and plastic bags
• Various ink options for light, dark and textured surfaces
• Mobile use without PC or fixed installation
• Ideal for small batches, special bottling and flexible production environments

Conclusion

The direct printing of BBD and batch with REINER jetStamp® marking devices is a Practical and reliable alternative to labeling.
For glass and composite packaging in particular, it enables clean, professional labeling without additional materials, without retooling and without compromising the packaging design.

For food manufacturers, bottlers and workshops that want to label flexibly, efficiently and in accordance with standards, mobile direct printing offers a Reliable solution for modern labeling requirements.