Markem - Date Coder

Applications & Use Cases

• Applying best-before or use-by dates to food packaging.
• Printing batch codes and production information on various products.
• Marking serial numbers on industrial components and electronics.
• Adding traceability data to pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging.
• Labelling products with regulatory compliance information.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Typically capable of marking hundreds of products per minute, depending on line speed and print content.

Print area

For this class of equipment, print areas commonly range from 32mm x 30mm to 53mm x 70mm, suitable for various label sizes.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a single-phase electrical supply, typically 230V, 50Hz.

Print technology

Thermal Transfer Overprinter (TTO) technology is commonly used, providing high-resolution, durable codes.

Mounting

Typically designed for integration into existing packaging lines, often with mounting frames for conveyor belt installation.

Consumables

Requires thermal transfer ribbons, which are available in various colours and formulations for different substrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of materials can a date coder mark?

  Date coders can typically mark a wide range of flexible packaging films, labels, cartons, and other substrates commonly found in food and industrial applications.

• How difficult is it to integrate a used date coder into an existing production line?

• What maintenance is typically required for a thermal transfer date coder?

• Are spare parts and ribbons readily available for Markem Smartdate models?

• Can this unit be used for variable data printing beyond just dates?