Industrial Marking

Industrial inkjet printers — continuous inkjet (CIJ) and thermal inkjet (TIJ) for non-contact product marking.

Industrial laser marking systems — fiber, CO2, and UV lasers for permanent marking on metal, plastic, glass.

Thermal-transfer label printers and impact marking systems — case, pallet, and product labeling.

Industrial Marking

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Keyence CL-3000 Controller
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Keyence CL-P070N Optical unit (70 mm ・Focused spot type)
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Keyence MK-K02 Standard ink MK-10 (Cartridge) 2pcs. MK-K02 (MK-10)
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Keyence MK-PU2 MK-U Replacement pump
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Choosing Industrial Marking components

Industrial marking technology selection comes down to the surface being marked, the mark longevity required (transient lot code vs. permanent serial number), the cycle time, and the cost per mark including consumables. No single technology serves every application.

Technology decision matrix:

  • Continuous inkjet (CIJ): non-contact, high speed, marks most surfaces (porous and non-porous), variable lot/date codes; high consumable cost per mark, requires solvent management
  • Thermal inkjet (TIJ): non-contact, lower-speed than CIJ, simpler ink supply, lower running cost; less suitable for very non-porous surfaces
  • Fiber laser: permanent marks on metals and many plastics, no consumables, high cycle rate; higher equipment cost, longer commissioning
  • CO2 laser: permanent marks on glass, wood, plastics; not for bare metals
  • Thermal-transfer label printer: printed paper or synthetic labels, applied to packaging; consumable labels and ribbons, slower than direct marking
  • Dot-peen / scribe: permanent indented marks on metal parts; slower than laser, but no laser-safety enclosure required

Specs to confirm:

  • Surface material and texture
  • Mark content: simple lot/date, full text, 1D/2D barcode, alphanumeric serial, graphic
  • Throughput / parts per minute
  • Mark permanence required (washdown survival, chemical exposure, UV exposure)
  • Communication to upstream system (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, serial)
  • Safety enclosure for laser systems (Class 4 lasers require interlocked enclosures)

Typical applications: case/carton lot-code printing (CIJ or TIJ), permanent serial marking on automotive parts (laser or dot-peen), shipping label generation (thermal-transfer), and large-format pallet labels (industrial label printers). For legacy installations, exact-OEM marking equipment preserves the controller-to-printer communication and the consumable supply chain.

For obsolete industrial marking equipment, send the OEM part number for a sourcing quote.

Do you stock obsolete industrial marking equipment?
Yes. Discontinued Domino A-series first generations, retired Videojet 1000 codes, end-of-life Markem-Imaje, and earlier Telesis Pinstamp are sourced through our supplier network.
Inkjet vs. laser — which should I pick?
Inkjet for porous/absorbent surfaces (cardboard, eggs, lumber) and variable lot/date marking. Laser for permanent marks on metal and many plastics. Laser has higher equipment cost but lower per-mark cost long-term.
Are consumables (inks, ribbons) included?
No — consumables are sold separately and are application-specific. We can supply OEM consumables matched to the printer; some third-party consumables exist but may affect warranty status with the OEM.
Does the laser marker need a safety enclosure?
Class 4 lasers (industrial fiber and CO2 markers) require interlocked enclosures or area lockout per ANSI Z136. Class 2 or 3R desktop systems have lower requirements. Match the original safety configuration.
What is the warranty?
12-month functional warranty on hardware. Consumables (inks, ribbons, labels) carry their own shelf-life ratings. Damage from improper consumables, missed maintenance, or operating outside rated environment is not covered.
Can the printer communicate with my PLC?
Most industrial marking printers offer Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, or serial integration. Variable data (lot codes, serials, dates) is typically pushed from the PLC or a print-controller PC. Specify the communication interface needed.
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