customer
A medium-sized manufacturer of snack products from Lower Saxony produces nuts and dried fruit that are packaged in flexible plastic bags. The following information must be affixed to the packaging for each production batch:
- best before date
- Batch number
- Production time
- internal production code
The packaging consists of multi-layer plastic films with a glossy surface.
challenge
The basic labeling takes place on the packaging line. However, a flexible solution was required for special productions, subsequent batches or smaller filling quantities. The labels previously used had several disadvantages:
- Additional material consumption
- Uneven appearance on the packaging
- Additional work step in the packaging process
- Limited flexibility for short-term production changes
The company was looking for a solution that would allow variable data to be printed directly onto the packaging film.
Solution
The company opted for the jetStamp® 990 for mobile direct labeling. The device is used to print BBD and batch information directly onto the plastic film. Suitable ink is used to create high-contrast and easily legible markings on flexible plastic films, composite films and glossy or matt packaging surfaces. The compact print is ideal for dates, batches and short codes.
Implementation in the process
The jetStamp® 990 is used flexibly in the packaging sector:
- for small series
- for product changes
- for post-production
- for internal additional markings
Thanks to battery operation, no fixed installation is required. The device can be used directly at different workstations. The print contents can be adjusted quickly - ideal for frequently changing batches.
result
Since the introduction of direct labeling, the company has benefited from:
✔ No additional label consumption
✔ More flexible production processes
✔ Quick adjustment for batch changes
✔ Clean and clearly legible labeling
✔ Reduced organizational effort
Mobile direct printing offers clear advantages, especially for smaller production quantities and special batches.
Conclusion
Direct marking on packaging films enables flexible and material-reduced implementation of best-before and batch markings. With the jetStamp® 990, flexible film packaging can also be marked flexibly and efficiently - without additional label logistics.
