What problem does this solve?

Beverage manufacturers operate high-speed bottling and canning lines (often 300+ m/min) and need to print date codes, lot numbers, and shift codes on curved bottle surfaces, can bottoms, and cap rims. The printer must handle condensation, carbonation pressure, and frequent line changeovers between product SKUs.

Solution Description

The S1000 CIJ Printer is engineered for high-speed beverage lines, delivering 400 m/min continuous printing with non-contact CIJ technology that works at distances of 3–30 mm from the product surface. This extended print distance accommodates curved bottle and can surfaces without collision risk. The printer supports food-grade, high-adhesion, and permeability ink formulations that bond to glass, aluminum, PET plastic, and steel surfaces even under condensation.

For premium beverage brands requiring higher-resolution branding (600 DPI) on labels or secondary packaging, the K20 Online Inkjet Printer provides 7-color printing including white ink for dark glass bottles and invisible ink for anti-counterfeiting.

Key Benefits

  • 400 m/min print speed matches the fastest bottling and canning lines
  • Non-contact printing (3–30 mm distance) handles curved surfaces without collision
  • IP55-rated construction withstands wash-down and condensation environments
  • High-adhesion ink bonds to glass, aluminum, PET, and steel under wet conditions
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen enables instant SKU changeover between product runs
  • Invisible UV ink option for brand protection and anti-counterfeiting

Target Customers

  • Soft drink and carbonated beverage manufacturers
  • Bottled water producers
  • Brewery and craft beer companies
  • Wine and spirits bottlers
  • Juice and dairy beverage producers

Application Scenario

A bottled water plant fills 24,000 bottles per hour on a rotary filling line. The S1000 CIJ Printer prints production date, shift code, and plant code on each bottle cap at line speed. High-adhesion ink bonds instantly to the wet cap surface. During shift changes, the operator switches the print template in 15 seconds via the touchscreen, updating the shift code without stopping the line.

FAQ

  • Q: Can it print on wet bottle surfaces? A: Yes. SHICAI high-adhesion and permeability ink formulations are designed to bond to surfaces under condensation and moisture.
  • Q: How close does the printhead need to be? A: The S1000 CIJ prints at 3–30 mm distance, accommodating curved surfaces and various bottle/can diameters.
  • Q: Can it handle different bottle sizes? A: Yes. The print height is adjustable from 2–20 mm, and the printhead position can be adjusted for different product heights.
  • Q: Can it print on can bottoms? A: Yes. The non-contact CIJ technology prints on flat, curved, and recessed surfaces including can bottoms and cap rims.