Drinks and Beverages

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RIBBON TYPES & APPLICATIONS FOR THE DRINKS & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

Armor AWR470 Wax used at Baltika Brewery

BALTIKA is the largest brewery in Eastern Europe and in Russia with an estimated market share of 40% through a catalogue of more than 30 different brands. Originally based in Saint Petersburg, BALTICA now owns more than 10 production facilities in Russia with a total production capacity of 5.2 million hectolitres per month.

Considering the wide market that BALTIKA is serving, logistics and traceability are key components of its activity. With the help of ARMOR long term Russian partner BRISTOL GROUP, BALTIKA chose AWR®470 SolFree® wax ribbon as its unique TT solution for most labelling purposes for logistics (cartons and pallets). ARMOR wax ribbon AWR®470 SolFree® was chosen and is now used with a Fasson paper on the different manufacturing sites of BALTIKA.

AWR®470 SolFree brought the following benefits:

• A unique wax grade for the different logistics applications
• A highly sensitive ink which makes it easy to use on the different printer models installed in BALTIKA facilities
• The ink requires low energy which extends the life of the printhead and minimizes the replacement budget
• SolFree® is the only TT process on the market offering a 100% solvent free ribbon, even for the backcoat: a true ecological advantage

A suitable technology for industrial packaging

During the packing of hot food products such as sauces and prepared foods, the heat spreads through the packaging film and is therefore able to break down, melt or erase the ink. This constraint is amplified by the high speed of certain packing lines which require the use of a quick-drying ink.

Thermal Transfer technology offers a high-performance print solution for high-quality marking.

• Certain Thermal Transfer printers can be integrated within the production or packing line and are able to operate in hot and humid environments
• In keeping with the demands of high-throughput applications, printing is possible at a speed of up to 1 metre per second, whether in intermittent or continuous mode
• Thermal Transfer inks offer excellent adhesive qualities for all types of plastic packaging, even pre-printed

Quality printing for durable information

Thermal Transfer printing is able to mark all types of logos, text and numbers with a good visual finish and a level of resistance suitable for the product’s environment of production and of use. To avoid an expiry date or any traceability information being rubbed off, a Thermal Transfer ink must be selected that is able to provide resistance against heat, steam, abrasion and handling.

A print solution integrated within the packing line

Direct printing on flexible plastic film is very widespread in the food processing industry (pasta, chips, frozen products, etc.), in the hardware sector (nails, screws, bolts, etc.), for certain cosmetics (samples of cream and other liquids) and pharmaceutical products (personalised doses of medicines).

Printers designed for printing directly onto packaging films are integrated within the packing line and certain models are able to meet the requirements of high-throughput applications, operating at speeds of up to 1 meter per second.

Quality printing for durable information

Thermal Transfer offers maximum flexibility for customising packaging: alpha-numeric characters, logos and barcodes all have a good visual finish for easier reading. To avoid an expiry date or barcode being erased, a Thermal Transfer ribbon must be selected that offers resistance to the constraints of the packaging process and utilisation of the product: abrasion, handling, foodstuffs, chemicals, etc.

inkanto ribbons for flexible packaging films

The inkanto ribbons designed for printing on flexible packaging offer a solution to the demands of durability, print speed and cost.

The Wax-Resin inks (APR® or APX® range) for near-edge printers offer the best combination of print quality, speed and cost, while the Resin inks (AXR® range) are the best suited to demanding applications in terms of durability.
inkanto inks are also available in white, metallic and various colors for printing on coloured packaging films.

inkanto ribbons enable producers to comply with European regulations (1935/2004/EC) and US FDA requirements.

inkanto ribbons for hot product packaging

For packaging used on hot products, the Resin inks AXR®600, AXR®800 and AXR®900 for near-edge printers are recommended. Thanks to the sharpness of the print, the information is perfectly legible while the strong adhesion of the ink to the surface of the packaging film prevents the ink from being dispersed due to heat and avoids print degradation.

inkanto ribbons enable producers to comply with European regulations (1935/2004/EC) and US FDA requirements.

Ideal for printing variable data

• Prints on pre-printed packaging films

Inks that resist temperature rises

• Prints on pre-printed packaging films