How does CIJ work?
A CIJ coder (Continuous InkJet) continuously generates a jet of electrically charged ink droplets. An electrostatic field deflects the useful drops toward the product while the others return to the ink circuit. Marking therefore happens
with no contact at all, at a distance — up to several centimeters from the product.
CIJ strengths
- Fully contactless: marking on fragile, irregular or fast-moving products
- Very high speeds: over 1,000 products/minute on bottles and cans
- All surfaces: glass, metal, plastic, curved or glossy surfaces
- Special inks: fast-drying, sterilization-resistant, cold-resistant, UV, food-grade and thermochromic inks
- Marking in any orientation: vertical, horizontal, from below
CIJ applications
| Sector | Typical application |
|---|
| Beverages | Expiry dates and batches on glass/PET bottles, cans, caps |
| Food | Coding trays, pots, films, eggs, pouches |
| Pharmaceutical | Vials, ampoules, regulatory batch codes |
| Industrial | Cables, tubes, profiles, technical parts, extrusion |
| Cosmetics | Glass bottles, jars, cartons |
IQJET: CIJ designed for reliability
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IQJET stands out with its optimized hydraulic circuit and automatic printhead cleaning system that drastically reduce production stops. Among the lowest ink and solvent consumption on the market, intuitive interface and instant message change: it is designed for daily use without a dedicated technician.
Maintaining a CIJ coder
CIJ requires simple but regular maintenance: weekly ink and solvent level checks, quick head cleaning, and annual or two-yearly overhaul depending on throughput. Our maintenance contracts include these interventions, and spare parts are stocked in France.
Conclusion
Continuous inkjet is the universal industrial marking solution: contactless, fast and versatile, it covers virtually all substrates and line speeds. To validate ink adhesion on your products, our technicians run free tests on your samples.
ALLEN FRANCE, distribuidor oficial de Allen Coding y Diagraph desde 1984, acompaña a los industriales en sus proyectos de marcaje y trazabilidad. Nuestros técnicos se encargan de la instalación, la formación y el mantenimiento de sus equipos en toda Francia, con stock permanente de consumibles y repuestos. Contacte con nuestros expertos para un presupuesto gratuito y una demostración sobre sus propios productos.
