Spanish brewer Damm is using high speed CO2 lasers from Macsa id to apply vital information to its beer bottle necks & labels as well as for its cardboard multipacks.
This has reinforced its long-standing relationship with Spanish brewing company Damm with the installation of several additional CO2 laser coding systems at its facility in El Prat de Llobregat in Barcelona.
Supplied as part of a new packaging line, two Macsa id KIP 1110 110W ultra high speed (UHS) wash down laser machines are applying batch codes and expiry dates onto the labels and collars of returnable glass bottles, while a SPA2 C 30Watt model is marking cardboard transit cases for multipacks.
One of Macsa id’s established customers, Damm already has 13 of the company’s CO2 lasers in operation at the El Prat de Llobregat factory, with power ranging from 30 to 110 Watts.
As a result, and in a move to further strengthen its production processes and operating efficiencies, Damm again chose Macsa id coding and marking equipment to mark glass bottle necks, labels and cardboard multipack cases on the plant’s 15th packaging line.
With capacity up to 60,000 bottles per hour, the Macsa id KIP 1110 lasers are integrated into Damm’s labelling systems and carousels, allowing the marking position to be adjusted according to the container format.
The KIP 1110 laser models are used across a range of packaging applications such as marking paper and cardboard, glass, ceramics, coated materials, PET and PVC. The DUO dual processing technology allows high speed, quality marking of variable data. A selection of software options is also supported that allows it to be operated both remotely and directly.
Its protective cover is designed to facilitate operation in dusty or humid environments. The enclosure has been redesigned with a flat front surface allowing simple integration of vision systems and other devices.
Meanwhile, the SPA2 C 30W laser system has been installed for coding onto cardboard cases for Damm’s multipacks of bottles and cans of beer. The laser removes the surface layer of cardboard for high contrast and excellent text legibility.
Boasting a modular design, Macsa id’s flexible SPA2 lasers can be easily integrated with any production line or application. Easy to install, program and operate, a wizard supports installation and online help videos, technical guides and tips can be accessed via a new 10-inch handheld touchscreen controller designed to make programming quicker and also to eliminate operator errors. The lasers can also be controlled direct from a PC via an ethernet link or PLC with Profinet or OPC-UA.
The SPA2 connector box offers a wide range of communication ports, enabling the system to be integrated with all elements of the production line. These new lasers support Macsa’s Optima software for real time control and compatibility with desktop printers, label printer applicators and label applicators.
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