Continuous Inkjet Printers
Coding on Egg Cartons
KEYENCE delivers coding and marking solutions that offer desired print quality on egg packaging.
Providing clean, smudge-free, and durable printing, our continuous inkjet printers (CIJs) help egg production lines stay compliant with the regulatory requirements of the food industry.
Use CIJs for rapid and consistent coding on egg cartons.
Lot/Date Coding and Marking on Egg Cartons and Cases
Cartons
Traditional printing struggles to create reliable codes on egg cartons due to varying materials and shapes. The MK-G Series offers non-contact printing on paper, plastic, and styrofoam, ensuring excellent codes.
Cases
Printing on cases like egg cartons is challenging for traditional methods due to fast production lines. The MK-G Series stands out for its ability to print high-quality, easily readable codes quickly.
Challenges in Coding and Marking on Egg Cartons
Print Surface Irregularities
The surface and shape of egg cartons can make lot/date coding on egg cartons challenging. KEYENCE MK-G Series can accurately code and mark on different surfaces using non-contact printing.
Material Limitations
The paper-pulp nature of many egg cartons can affect ink adhesion. Our CIJ solution uses fast-drying ink for durable coding and markings on hard-to-print-on materials.
Legibility
Egg carton coding and marking is challenging due to the varying available areas for printing. The MK-G Series offers a 40 µm (1.57 Mil) nozzle for clear small characters.
Print Data Contrast
Industrial inkjet printers solve contrast-related ink challenges by supporting different ink and solvent solutions for various egg carton materials.
CIJ for Egg Cartons
KEYENCE CIJ for the food and beverage industry is a reliable marking and coding solution for egg cartons. With the capability to print with highly adhesive, fast-drying ink on different materials, the MK-G Series finds application in different egg production lines. Use the MK-G Series coding and printing solution and see how features like automatic troubleshooting, different ink models, smart data switching functions, and more bring efficiency to any egg production line.
FAQs about Date Coding in the Egg Industry
How Does the KEYENCE CIJ Ensure Clarity When Date Coding on Egg Cartons?
Our solutions ensure the clarity of marked or printed data through features like internal sensors that check the ink quality ten times per second.
How Do Continuous Inkjet Printers Ensure High-Quality Lot/Date Coding on Various Egg Packaging Materials?
Advanced ink formulation, variable data capability, automatic print head cleaning, and other quality features ensure continuous inkjet printers deliver high-quality printing.
How Do Marking and Coding Solutions for Eggs Ensure the Prints Are Durable and Legible?
The MK-G Series uses optimized ink and auto print head cleaning to ensure long-lasting, readable marking and coding solutions for egg cartons.
How Can KEYENCE CIJs Help in Reducing Downtime in the Egg Coding and Marking Industry?
The MK-G Series features advanced auto-flushing and self-diagnosis functions for reliable operation, less maintenance, and reduced errors in high-speed egg manufacturing facilities. This frees up skilled labor to focus on other essential tasks, reducing downtime.
How Does Coding on Egg Cartons Help with Traceability and Compliance?
When it comes to food safety, lot/date coding on egg cartons must comply with regulatory requirements regarding the display of clear codes, sell-by or use-by dates, and serial numbers. This is essential for traceability, particularly in the event of a recall.
Related Downloads
![Process-specific Marking Applications [Food/Pharmaceutical Industry]](/img/asset/AS_133442_L.jpg)
This guide explains continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer applications together with pictures and illustrations. It contains many installation examples in various industries divided into food, medicine, and cosmetics; electrical machinery and electronics; and automotive, metal, and others. These examples show printing on targets specific to each industry.
