Pallet marking via inkjet printer
Pallets are always in use in logistics as a means of storage and transportation, are widespread worldwide and have become indispensable. They optimize transport, storage in confined spaces and the loading of stackable goods.
Sometimes they are disposable pallets, sometimes reusable pallets. Sometimes they are made of wood, sometimes of plastic, corrugated cardboard or steel. The variety is huge, as are the requirements for pallet labeling.
Pallets have to be clearly identifiable and forgery-proof. This is achieved by marking the pallet blocks, which are manufactured in different shapes, sizes and numbers. The pallet blocks provide information about which organization manufactured the pallet or whether the pallet is free of pests (IPPC marking). In addition to the standardized, required marking of pallets, alphanumeric information or manufacturer logos can also be found on the pallet blocks. Depending on the requirements, the print content of the pallet marking also varies.
In order to react fast to changing print content, a flexible coding and marking system is required. REA has addressed precisely this requirement with the development of the new REA JET GK 2.0 PA (Pallet Application). Small batches, order-related print jobs and large batches can be marked flexibly with the REA JET GK 2.0 PA software extension - regardless of the pallet type.
To do this, the controller is used to store how many blocks are to be marked and what print content is to be printed. After successful printing, the next pallet from the same series or the next print job follows. If a print is not triggered for each block and therefore the defined number of blocks has not been marked, an optional signal can be issued to stop the conveyor system. In this way, the software ensures that only perfect and clearly marked pallets are produced.
The REA JET HR inkjet printer offers an alternative solution with its maintenance-free, cartridge-based printing technology. With this coding and marking system, print content of up to 50.4 mm print height (12.7 mm per print head) can be applied directly to absorbent surfaces in a clean, environmentally friendly and solvent-free manner.
Applications
Where are our solutions used?
- Marking of one-way and returnable pallets
- EPAL mark (European Pallet Association e. V.) on corner blocks
- IPPC marking (International Plant Protection Convention) on center blocks
- Unique marking
- Logo marking
- 2D Codes
- Alphanumeric information
- Small series marking
- Variable print content
- Large series marking
