Markem-Imaje SmartLase CO₂ laser coder range

Markem-Imaje has launched a generation of SmartLase CO₂ laser coders with performances claimed to be 30% higher than market standards due to its patented SCT (SmartLase Code Technology).

The SmartLase range has been designed to meet the need for higher speeds in the beverage industry. It is capable of coding up to 108,000 bottles/h with high print quality and code legibility. To improve traceability and fight diversion in the food industry, the print capacity of each code has increased from 30 to 120 characters.

The range also offers a good availability ratio of the coding equipment. It can be up to 99.9% with a specific service contract, the company says. The laser source benefits from an extended lifetime of nearly 30% due to reduced laser duty cycles.

The coders’ modular design makes maintenance easy; the laser head can be changed in 10 min without alignments and a built-in sensor facilitates diagnostics by assessing the laser power.

The SmartLase range can print all types of products regardless of the production rate. Several versions are available. Paper and cardboard can be coded with the standard models C150 (10 W) and C350 (30 W). The C350 L (30 W) version is suitable for flexible packaging (BOPP) and laminated cardboards (PE). The C150 S (10 W) and C350 S (30 W) versions have been designed to code PET bottles, reducing the risk of piercing even if very thin.