Variable Data Coding Benefits N.J. Packaging Operation

“We use the laser coders to place lot code information on a folding carton,” Kafka says. “For example, for a tube of lipstick that is placed in a box, the four-digit lot code is placed on the box itself, which occurs at the end of the production line.”

Six plant mechanics are responsible for the daily operation of the Videojet 3120 laser coders, but Davlyn also relies on knowledgeable, local Videojet service technicians to solve complex machine issues. The Davlyn personnel handle everything from relocating the coders from line to line, to changing their orientation within a line, to code changes, which can occur several times in a workday. That requires flexibility and ease of use to maximize throughput, which is afforded by the laser coders’ detachable head and Windows®-based Simple Operator Interface and SmartGraph software.