Coding on Food

Marking directly on food items is a unique challenge due to the need for food safety, ink composition, and ensuring that the print quality adheres to regulations.

Food-Grade Inks: KGK CIJ printers can use food-safe, non-toxic inks that are compliant with food safety standards, ensuring that any direct contact with food does not compromise consumer safety.

High-Speed Printing: CIJ technology enables printing at high speeds, making it suitable for high-volume production lines in the food industry. These printers can handle fast-moving conveyors without sacrificing print quality.

Versatile Substrate Compatibility: KGK Jet CIJ printers can print on a variety of surfaces, including direct printing on food items such as eggs, fruits, vegetables, and more. They can also mark on packaging materials like plastic, glass, cardboard, and metal.

Non-Contact Printing: The non-contact nature of CIJ technology is especially important for delicate food products, as it allows printing without damaging the surface of the item.

High Durability in Harsh Conditions: Food production environments often involve moisture, dust, or extreme temperatures. KGK Jet CIJ printers are designed to operate efficiently in such conditions, ensuring reliable performance and minimal downtime.

Minimal Maintenance: These printers are designed to minimize downtime thanks to Nozzle Capping Technology which prevents nozzle contamination and significantly reduce head cleaning which is critical in fast-paced production environments.

Cost-Efficiency: Continuous inkjet printers use minimal amounts of ink, making them an economical choice for industries with high throughput.

Applications in the Food Industry:

• Egg Marking: Printing batch codes, farm identification, and expiration dates on individual eggs.
• Fruit and Vegetable Coding: Direct printing on the surface of fruits and vegetables without damaging the skin.
• Confectionery & Bakery: Marking on food products or their packaging, including chocolates, candy, bread, and more.
• Dairy: Printing expiration dates, batch numbers, and branding on dairy products and packaging.

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