Laser Coding Machine by Squid Ink
Industrial Laser Marking Solutions from Squid Ink
Squid Ink’s SQ-10 and SQ-30 laser coding systems are designed for high-speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other primary coding applications. Squid Ink laser printers can permanently mark onto paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, wood, coated metal, leather, and more. Manufacturers can select between the 10W SQ-10 or 30W SQ-30 based on the substrate, required mark, production conditions, and other application requirements.
Squid offers rugged design, high quality coding and low cost of ownership. When it comes to industrial laser coding, rely on Squid Ink to provide the right solution for your coding and marking needs.
Is a Laser Coding System Right for Your Application?
A laser coding system may be appropriate when the application requires a mark etched into a compatible substrate. The material must respond appropriately to the selected laser technology and produce the required appearance.
Laser Coding Systems for Production Applications
Laser coding systems use focused laser energy to apply information to compatible products and materials. Depending on the configuration, the equipment can mark stationary products or products moving through a production line.
Common coding requirements include:
- Time and date information
- Batch and lot codes
- Barcodes
- Serial numbers
- Product identification
- Alphanumeric text
- Logos and graphics
- Fixed and variable production information
Laser coding is one of several technologies available for industrial product identification. The appropriate choice depends on the substrate, production line speed, print quality needs, application requirements, and budget.
Comparing the SQ-10 and SQ-30 Laser Coding Systems
Squid Ink offers the SQ laser coding platform in two power configurations. The SQ-10 is a 10W system, while the SQ-30 is a 30W system.
| Consideration | SQ-10 | SQ-30 |
|---|---|---|
| System configuration | 10W | 30W |
| Coding capabilities | Text, codes, numbers, logos, and graphics | Text, codes, numbers, logos, and graphics |
| Product movement | Stationary or moving products | Stationary or moving products |
| Selection factors | Substrate, required mark, and production conditions | Substrate, required mark, and production conditions |
Power is only one equipment-selection consideration. A higher-power configuration is not automatically the right choice for every application. Material characteristics, code requirements, production line conditions, and system integration must also be evaluated.
All Pro Technical Service can help manufacturers review these factors before selecting an SQ-10 or SQ-30 system.
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Common Applications for a Laser Coding Printer
A laser coding printer may be configured to apply text, numbers, codes, logos, and graphics. The appropriate configuration depends on the information being marked and the product or packaging material.
Common applications include:
The suitability of a laser coding printer depends on the substrate and the required mark. Other coding technologies may be more appropriate for products or packaging that do not respond to laser energy as required.
How All Pro Technical Service Supports Squid Ink Applications
All Pro Technical Service sells, services, and supports industrial coding and marking equipment. The process begins with understanding what must be marked, the substrate, the production environment, and the available budget.
Support for a Squid Ink application can include:
As an independent equipment provider, All Pro Technical Service can also discuss continuous inkjet printers, thermal inkjet systems, and case coding printers. This allows the application to guide the recommendation instead of limiting the discussion to one coding technology.
Demonstrating the Squid SQ Laser
Discuss a Squid Ink Laser Coding Application
Selecting laser coding equipment begins with understanding the product, substrate, required code, and production process. Contact All Pro Technical Service to discuss the application and available Squid Ink equipment options.