Continuous industrial marking for product type, specification, meter count, batch, date, certification, and traceability data.
Application overview
Wire, cable, pipe, tube, and extrusion production requires codes that remain readable on fast-moving products with small diameters, curved surfaces, changing colors, and demanding factory conditions. Typical information includes product model, specification, meter mark, batch number, production date, standard, voltage rating, and manufacturer identification.
CIJ is normally the primary technology for continuous wire, cable, and extrusion lines because it can print small characters at speed and tolerate a practical print distance on curved products. Laser may be suitable when permanent marking and material compatibility are confirmed. TIJ and UV inkjet are generally more suitable for packaging, labels, or controlled flat applications connected to the extrusion product.
Typical products
- Electrical wire
- Power and communication cable
- Fiber-optic cable
- PVC and PE pipe
- Plastic tube
- Rubber profile
- Plastic extrusion
- Construction profiles
Common print content
- Product model and specification
- Meter or length marks
- Batch and lot number
- Production date and time
- Voltage and standard
- Certification information
- Manufacturer name
- QR code or traceability identifier when the code size permits
Technology matching
| Requirement | Recommended technology |
|---|---|
| Fast continuous coding on curved wire or cable | CIJ |
| Meter marking synchronized with line movement | CIJ with encoder |
| Permanent marking on a compatible material | Laser |
| Carton, reel label, or outer-package coding | TIJ |
| High-resolution labels or flat identification media | UV inkjet |
Ink considerations
Ink must match the cable or extrusion material, color, line speed, cooling stage, surface condition, and required resistance. Dark products may need white or yellow pigment. Some applications require controlled transfer, heat resistance, oil resistance, or a specific removal test.
What Inkjetwell needs to evaluate
- Material and product color
- Diameter and shape
- Line speed
- Print distance and installation space
- Code height and character count
- Meter-marking method
- Cooling and surface condition
- Required adhesion and resistance
Related content
- CIJ Inks and Fluids
- Pigment & Specialty Inks
- Printer & Ink Matching
- Line Integration
- Traceability
Call to action
Send a product sample, line video, material specification, speed, code content, and current printer details. Inkjetwell will recommend the printing technology, ink, sensor, encoder, and installation method.