The Linx 10 coder from Factronics USA provides a flexible coding solution for cosmetic manufacturers.
The new Linx 10 coder has earned high praise from a cosmetics contract manufacturer for greatly improving the efficiency of the company’s operation. Creative Cosmetics, based in Ipswich, UK, has been particularly impressed with the coder’s outstanding flexibility, maneuverability and ease of use.
Creative Cosmetics is one of the UK’s leading contract manufacturers incorporating design, production, filling and assembly of cosmetic and skin care products for many large High Street stores, specialist retailers, mail order companies, and party plan organizations.
Creative Cosmetics is already a long-standing user of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) coders across five different production lines, but these could be difficult for operators to move easily between lines. As a result, when the printers were not available, operators had to hand-apply labels – a labor-intensive activity that added unnecessary costs to the operation.
By comparison, the Linx 10 printer is totally portable and can be easily moved to where it is required. For Creative Cosmetics the printer and printhead bracket are fixed to a movable cabinet, which can be wheeled between lines or repositioned on a line.
At Creative Cosmetics, the Linx 10 is printing in all orientations on different product types and surfaces including acrylic, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), metallised glass and untreated glass. Typical code requirements are one or two lines.
The company says its two Linx 10s are better able to meet its needs in a short-run, production environment in which frequent changeovers are required.
The purchase of the two Linx 10 coders followed a trial of the new machine at the company’s factory.
“For me, the major advantages of the Linx 10 are its flexibility and mobility,” explains Factory Manager Gregory Webb. “It is half the size of our other printers, meaning I can position it exactly where I want.”
“Setup is very easy and intuitive with the graphical user interface” confirms Gregory. “The line speed sensor is a great feature, meaning that if the speed of the line changes, the code is still good. Equally important, the process of refilling the fluids in the printer is very simple.”
“By the end of the trial period, our operators were reluctant to hand back the printer to Linx as they loved it so much!” concludes Creative Cosmetics’ Managing Director Alan Major. “We immediately knew that we wanted one.”
A Similar Case with Factronics USA
We have a local partner here in Florida who has gone through a similar situation. They came to us wanting a solution to print their products at the bottom of their CBD bottles and optimize their production lines as they needed the tools to efficiently print at the bottom of their bottles. Nonetheless, we offered them our Linx 10 solution, which is easy to install in a bottomless conveyor.
With it, they optimized their process and increased operator uptime as they no longer needed to turn their bottles manually. They loved the product so much that they acquired it for two more production lines, perfecting their process. as they no longer needed to turn their containers manually.
Our technical expert, Alejandro Gutic, personally attended and serviced this solution – one of the benefits of partnering with Factronics USA. All over Florida, we offer on-site service visits and installations, which entail us checking all parameters and print quality for any Linx machine you have on the premises.
Our local service reps went above and beyond during the sales/installation process and continued attending to partners’ needs even when they were not there in person. Through our services, we offer Printernet, a remote device monitoring system that helps us catch malfunctions in a heartbeat. In the case of a malfunction, there will be a warning– monitored daily by our technical experts. We will reach out as soon as we see something is wrong and be able to fix it for you in person here in Florida.
With Factronics USA, you get quality solutions through the attention of high quality-dependable people. We will work vigorously to provide the best solutions and earn your trust. Call us at +1 (305) 778-2181 or learn more at https://bit.ly/3OmzYmP.
About Linx
Linx Printing Technologies Ltd (Linx) is part of the Danaher Group’s Product Identification platform.
Since its formation in 1987 we have earned a reputation as a manufacturer of thoughtfully designed and well engineered products. The company has consistently invested a high percentage of turnover in research and development and is one of the industry’s top research spenders in relation to turnover.
Our products are used on production lines across the world. These include our Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers used in industries such as food, beverage and automotive, laser coders for industries such as beverage, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, Large Character Printers for outer case coding and packaging, Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printers coding onto boxes, trays, sleeves and packaging materials, and Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) used for marking plastics, film packaging, labels, gloss card, and other flexible materials. Any industry which requires product identification codes, batch numbers, use by dates and barcodes may have a Linx printer on its line.
As a leading player in both the continuous inkjet and laser marking industries, we hold a large and growing worldwide market share, achieved by continuing emphasis on engineering excellence and best in class products, outstanding marketing, customer service, and professional management.Our growth strategy focuses on bringing innovative products to market and to market these effectively through our international network of distributors. Simplicity in design ensures trouble-free operation; delivering maximum production uptime and low cost of ownership over the lifetime of the product. To learn more, please contact Factronics USA at (305) 888-6714 today!