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Candy and
Confectionery

We understand the unique challenges candy and confectionery manufacturers face on their production lines. From managing many different package types, to coding on small moving targets in an environment with airborne sugar particles – product integrity, quality and speed are paramount. To help meet these needs, we have developed coding solutions to get the right code, on the right product, time after time.

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Applications
Overview

Flow wraps

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Paperboard boxes

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Bags

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Pouches

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Speciality packages

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Cases

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Application Detail

Flow wrappers

Keep pace with flow wrapping technology

Packaging equipment innovation is increasing flow-wrapping speeds. Take advantage of this high throughput/enhanced profitability capability with Videojet. We’re matching our innovation with coding options that ensure your entire message appears clearly, in the right product space, and keeps your line at peak performance.

Paperboard Boxes

Coding to represent high quality

Carton coding technology selection is based on unique business needs. You need to consider code appearance and durability, printer maintenance and even consumables. Integration is another critical consideration, especially with cartoners. Direct integration of coding with the cartoner, rather than on the ‘out-feed conveyor’, creates super consistent codes through more precise material handling and, by using existing guards, reduced costs.

Bags

Get more from your printer

Managing multiple pre-printed films for multiple products running on the same lines can be cumbersome and costly. TTO gives you the capability to print product information during packaging, enabling you to limit pre-printed film variations. TTO can print high resolution logos, bar codes and product information, giving you the ultimate in flexibility and efficiency.

Pouches

Solutions for a wide variety of pouches

Make sure your coding doesn’t detract from your great package styling by considering coding during the design process, then choose the optimal coding technology for your specialized package.

Speciality Packages

Code on almost anything

Due to their shape, use, and dispensing method, many candy and confectionery packages, specially the ones targeted to kids, come in a variety of specialized containers. In fact, your package design often differentiates your products and can be integral to your success.

Cases

Empower your supply chain and reduce costs

Printing lot, batch and supplier-specific information on your cases creates a traceability point that is visible to your warehouse, wholesaler and retailer. This information provides vital product information, allows for rapid identification and helps to move your product quickly through your supply chain. In addition, printing this information directly on the case helps reduce pre-printed case related costs by using generic cases and printing different trading partner’s information on demand.

Line Integrations

Vertical form fill seal (VFFS)

Vertical form fill seal (VFFS)

Whether intermittent or continuous motion, Videojet has a range of printers to address the growing complexity of VFFS bags and pouches. Packaging features, like zippers and gussets, and the type of VFFS line require a thoughtful selection of the right coding technology.

Laser Marking Systems

Beam of infrared light that creates marks where the heat of the beam contacts with the package surface

Thermal inkjet (TIJ)

Ink-based non-contact printing that is generally used to print 2D DataMatrix and other bar codes

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Ink-based printing of up to five lines of text and 2D bar codes on a variety of packaging types, including stationary packaging via traversing systems

Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO)

A digitally controlled printhead precisely melts ink from a ribbon directly onto flexible films to provide high resolution, real-time prints

Large Character Marking (LCM)

Ink-based, non-contact printing of tall codes, including alphanumeric logos, and bar codes in large sizes primarily for cases

Label Printer Applicator (LPA)

Prints and places labels of various sizes on multiple package types

Flow Wrapper

Flow wrapper

Videojet has several solutions for flow wrapping applications regardless of your line speeds. Although coding downstream of the flow wrapper is possible, the highest quality codes are typically obtained by coding on the film prior to packaging.

Thermal inkjet (TIJ)

Ink-based non-contact printing that is generally used to print 2D DataMatrix and other bar codes

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Ink-based printing of up to five lines of text and 2D bar codes on a variety of packaging types, including stationary packaging via traversing systems

Laser Marking Systems

Beam of infrared light that creates marks where the heat of the beam contacts with the package surface

Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO)

A digitally controlled printhead precisely melts ink from a ribbon directly onto flexible films to provide high resolution, real-time prints

Cartoner

Cartoner

Several printing options can serve in this application and can be integrated with the machine or immediately downstream in the out-feed. The optimal installation location will depend upon the size constraints of both the cartoner and the preferred coding technology.

Thermal inkjet (TIJ)

Ink-based non-contact printing that is generally used to print 2D DataMatrix and other bar codes

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Ink-based printing of up to five lines of text and 2D bar codes on a variety of packaging types, including stationary packaging via traversing systems

Laser Marking Systems

Beam of infrared light that creates marks where the heat of the beam contacts with the package surface

Case packer and sealer

Case packer and sealer

Case printers are best integrated on your conveyor after the sealed case has been discharged. The type and amount of information you want to print on your cases determines which coding solution is ideal for you.