A Trusted Industry Partner for Industrial Marking and Coding Solutions
Making capital investments in automation and professional equipment gives you a solid foundation for long-term, profitable growth. At Practical Packaging Solutions, we provide modern industrial coding and marking equipment for parts and packaging. For over 100 years, customers have trusted us for high-quality machinery and excellent customer service. We treat every customer as a partner and are committed to understanding their unique needs. Our team develops long-term partnerships and provides ongoing support so you have the equipment, supplies, and knowledge to keep operations running smoothly.
We also partner with Markem-Imaje, a global manufacturer of high-performance marking and coding systems for product identification, traceability, and code compliance. Their state-of-the-art machines are user-friendly, low-maintenance, and produce reliably high-quality markings. Learn more about our equipment options and how Practical Packaging Solutions can help you find the right marking equipment for your requirements.
- Our Large Selection of Industrial Marking Machinery
- Fiber Laser Coders – SmartLase® F250
- Thermal Transfer Coders – SmartDate® Series
- Thermal Transfer Ribbons – SmartDate® X Series
- Thermal Transfer Printheads – SmartDate® X Series
- Continuous Inkjet Printers Markem-Imaje 9750
- Industry Applications for Industrial Marking Solutions
- The Benefits of Upgrading to Modern Industrial Coding
Our Large Selection of Industrial Marking Machinery
Practical Packaging Solutions offers many machines and equipment for marking and printing applications in different industries and organizations, from small businesses to enterprise operations. Our products include:
All of our machinery is capable of high-speed marking and printing on a wide array of substrates to create crisp, clear barcodes, logos, 2D codes, and more. Compatible materials include cardboard, glass, metal, and plastic. Marking machines from Practical Packaging Solutions can be used with most packaging processes and systems, and it can adapt and grow with your business as your needs and product requirements change.
This equipment is durable, easy to maintain, and solidly-constructed for maximum uptime and throughput. Explore our popular marking and coding equipment solutions below to learn more about our selection.
Fiber Laser Coders – SmartLase® F250
The F250 is a compact, fast-acting laser coder for permanent industrial marking needs. It integrates with automated lines and Industry 4.0 systems. The IIP55 durable build is suitable in harsh environmental settings and because it’s a fiber laser coder, it doesn’t require ink or other consumables. This means it can efficiently laser mark materials with permanent markings and codings without ever needing refills. This capability reduces downtime and overall operating costs.
Common applications include:
Blister packs
Metal cans
Plastic bottles
Serialized goods and components
Thermal Transfer Coders – SmartDate® Series
This industrial marking solution can mark a wide array of flexible substrates commonly used with consumable goods packaging. It uses thermal transfer technology to mark flexible packaging with crisp, clear text and symbols. It can apply logos, expiry dates, and batch codes to different films, pouches, and wrappers without damaging the packaging or products. Practical Packaging Solutions provides the X30, X45, and X65 models to meet your production speed, formatting, and packaging width requirements.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons – SmartDate® X Series
We offer multiple types of ribbon for use with SmartDate® Series coders in various applications. Options include:
Explore our catalog to find thermal transfer ribbon for industrial marking solutions with the characteristics, length, and size you need.
Thermal Transfer Printheads – SmartDate® X Series
We provide OEM printheads for SmartDate® X Series industrial marking systems. As a comprehensive supplier of industrial marking system components, we work with each of our customers to ensure they have the machinery, consumable supplies, and replacement components they need for long-term success.
These thermal transfer printheads have a certified lifespan of six months, or 40 km of printing, and their high-quality construction ensures clear markings that meet or exceed the standards for regulatory code legibility. As part of our services, we can arrange to continually supply you with thermal transfer printheads on time to guarantee maximum uptime and quality.
Continuous Inkjet Printers – Markem-Imaje 9750
The Markem-Imaje 9750 is a high-performance, continuous inkjet printing solution and a focal point of our equipment portfolio. Intelli’Ink technology makes clear markings on virtually any substrate, including paperboard, glass, metal, and plastic, with minimal ink and solvent waste. It also offers jet speed control features, automation integration, and modular maintenance for easy system maintenance. Operators can use an intuitive touchscreen to manage printing tasks. Common applications include high-speed production, bottling, canning, extrusion facilities, and dairy packaging.
Industry Applications for Industrial Marking Solutions
Practical Packaging Solutions offers high-performance marking and coding equipment for every major industry. We provide personalized service and attention to customers in diverse sectors, and supply versatile machines and consumables to fulfill their coding and marking needs. The industries we serve include:
- Food and Beverage
- Pharmaceutical and Medical
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive Industry
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Chemical and Petrochemical Processing
- Warehousing and Logistics
- Brand Protection and Compliance (All Industries)
Coding is critical for consumer protection. Expiration dates, allergens, nutritional information, and batch numbers are required for both safety and product traceability. Our printing and marking solutions are ideal for beverage cans and bottles, cartons, frozen food packaging, and snack packaging.
The FDA and other regulatory bodies require that packaging is marked with precision coding and information to comply with UDI, GMP, and FDA standards. Our marking solutions can be used for blister packs, medication packaging, medical devices, and vials.
Markings can display critical information for consumer safety, including warnings, allergen information, instructions, and other details. Our printers and marking machines can apply this information to cosmetic tubes, labels, sachets, and other delicate packaging surfaces.
B2B industrial components are marked for traceability, assembly accuracy, and quality control, and make individual components reliably identifiable. We provide highly durable inks that create long-lasting markings in harsh industrial environments, and our machines can place serial numbers or batch codes on machine parts and industrial components.
Automotive manufacturers must meet ISO and IATF standards for product quality and traceability. Manufacturers can use our marking machines for engine components, identifying safety-critical components, and permanent VIN marking.
Electronics manufacturers need high-performance marking solutions to print detailed codes on circuit boards, electronic components, and enclosures. These markings are critical for BOM tracking, managing warranties, and displaying UL or CE certification.
Chemical processing organizations can use industrial marking equipment to mark chemical containers and drums. They can also create long-lasting hazard labels that display GHS and OSHA compliance information, contents details, and more. Our printers are compatible with chemical-resistant substrates for long-term visibility.
Our industrial marking equipment is efficient for barcoding and labeling in shipping and storage applications. This helps with accuracy, material traceability, and inventory management. They can mark or print static or serialized information for clear identification and compliance with GS1 standards. Common applications include:
- Carton marking.
- Pallet labeling.
- SSCC barcoding.
To meet the varying needs of different industries, Practical Packaging Solutions can provide printing and marking solutions that prevent counterfeiting, ensure better traceability, and protect both consumers and brands. Our solutions include serialization tools, DataMatrix code marking for easy verification, and UV inks for counterfeit prevention labels.
The Benefits of Upgrading to Modern Industrial Coding
Older equipment can be a liability for manufacturers and packaging providers. As machines get older, they can develop more maintenance requirements, print inconsistently, and fall behind evolving standards. Upgrading to modern equipment from Practical Packaging Solutions can improve your operations by:
- Significantly reducing downtime and maintenance requirements.
- Providing intuitive interfaces for predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.
- Creating consistently clear and high-quality markings.
- Guaranteeing regulatory compliance with coding and marking requirements.
- Providing simple integration and compatibility with packaging systems.
- Reducing waste and energy consumption through more efficient printing technology.
- Providing training and support resources for maintenance and operations.
Your Trusted Industry Partner for Industrial Marking & Coding Solutions
Companies across every major industry trust Practical Packaging Solutions to provide high-quality marking and coding machines, supplies, and equipment. Our company is committed to personalized service you can rely on, and we’re here to handle all of your marking and coding equipment needs. We have over 100 years of experience providing industrial marking solutions, and we continue to provide innovative, reliable solutions to keep our companies’ packaging and printing operations running smoothly. Contact us today for expert guidance in finding the right technology, or request a quote for pricing details.