At PrintJet, our main focus is providing low-cost, quality alternative inks and fluids for our clients. This includes producing inks for all types of Videojet ® coding equipment as well as Domino, Imaje and other top brands. However, we also sell “like new” refurbished coding equipment and if you are in the market for a coder, here are a few thoughts to ponder prior to buying.
1. Think About Your Materials
When you first start thinking about the purchase of new coding equipment, it is wise to think about where the ink will be going. Will you be printing on cardboard, glass, plastic or something else? Will you be printing on a porous surface or perhaps a curved surface? There are many coders that can print on many different types of surfaces, but some can print on just one or two types of materials. Before you purchase a Videojet® coder or another brand, be sure that this piece of coding equipment will work with your packaging or product materials.
2. Think About Your Products
Videojet® coding equipment and other brands of coding equipment can be used to mark a wide variety of products. You might produce several different products and need to code them all. If these products or product packaging are crafted from different materials, you obviously will need a coder that can accommodate many types of materials, but it’s also wise to select a coder that can store many different codes in its memory. This makes it easy to switch from coding one product to another product. For instance, the Videojet® XL 2000 series coder can store as many as 224 messages and for each message, you can code up to four lines of print.
3. Think About Your Production Area
Every factory or production area is unique and has a different set of atmospheric conditions. For instance, you might have a work area that is necessarily hot or humid or perhaps your environment is very cold. Not only do you need a coder that is suited to your specific conditions, these conditions can affect drying times. There are many coders created specifically for tough environmental conditions.
It’s also wise to think about what happens to your product after it leaves your manufacturing or production facility. The conditions there also are a factor and can affect the ink used to code your products. In this case, you need to think about the type of coder you need, but also the type of ink that you use.
4. Think About Your Budget & Future Associated Costs
The initial purchase of a coder is definitely not your only cost consideration. You often will need to purchase ink and make-up fluids, as well as the occasional replacement filter or replacement part. This is where the team at PrintJet can be of service. We provide you with high-quality alternative inks, fluids and parts that will help you save hundreds and even thousands of dollars each year.
We formulate inks for virtually every make and model of coding equipment. This includes Videojet® coders, Domino® coders and coders from Imaje®, Maxima®, Citronix®, Marsh®, Linx® & more. We also have replacement parts for most coders, and these are far less than you would pay for OEM parts.
Coding equipment, whether it is Videojet® coding equipment or a Domino® coder or any other brand, can be pricey, especially if you buy it new. Buying a refurbished coder can be a good option and we have a large selection of refurbished Videojet coding equipment. Our selection includes Videojet® XL 2000 coders, XL 170i coders, 37e+ coders and much more. Take a look at our selection to see if we have the type of coder you need. If you have a question, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
