Printing on Metal and Aluminum Cans

Dovicod Solutions for printing on metal and aluminum lids, cans, bottles and other containers​

Various Dovicod solutions are engineered to code and mark on food and beverage cans, as well as on lids, bottles and other metal or aluminum containers.
Ultra-high-speed inkjet printing on aluminum — including with UV ink options — can be achieved with Dovicod Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers. When products require a retort process, specialized color-changing inks can serve as a visual quality control indicator that the process as been successfully completed. The comprehensive range of Videojet high-speed, thermochromic, and UV inks can be used for printing of codes on the bottom, top, and side of cans.

In addition, laser printing on aluminum can be achieved with high powered Dovcod fiber laser marking systems. These solutions provide unique, permanent marks while keeping pace with food and beverage packaging lines.

Dovicod Continuous Inkjet Solutions and Thermal Inkjet Solutions

When laser marking on plastic, particularly PET bottles, a CO2 laser can deliver a unique interaction with the plastic surface. This interaction yields a frosted effect on a bottle or container to produce visible, permanent codes. Choosing the right laser requires matching the laser wavelength to the PET’s thickness. To make this match, Videojet laser experts help evaluate substrates, provide marked samples, and make recommendations to meet code and speed requirements. Videojet application expertise in printing on PET bottles spans many years and includes deep knowledge of trends such as lightweighting.

TX-100-H2 Series (12.7mm each)

The TX Series TIJ Printer delivers high-resolution printing up to 12.7mm per printhead, ensuring sharp text, barcodes, and QR codes on diverse packaging surfaces.

TX-300-H6 Series (12.7mm each)

The 6-head industrial thermal inkjet printing system delivers high-resolution, large-height printing with precise synchronization across all heads for seamless coding and marking.

TX-50-H1 Series (12.7mm each)

The 1-head industrial thermal inkjet printing system delivers high-resolution, large-height printing with precise synchronization across all heads for seamless coding and marking.

TX-60-H1 Series (25.4mm)

The TX-60-H1 Series Thermal Inkjet Printer delivers high-resolution printing up to 25.4mm height, ideal for large text, barcodes, and QR codes on cartons and packaging.