With a massive industry such as the automotive world, coding has become essential for tracking purposes. Vehicles contain several individual parts, all of which need codes and part numbers in order to be traceable by the manufacturers. Counterfeiting parts has been a serious problem in this industry, disrupting automotive companies’ desire to only produce good quality vehicles made with parts that par with industry standards. Thus, depending on the manufacturer, codes may need to be either removable for internal traceability or long-lasting to meet requirements for customer traceability. Codes may also have to be discreet for anti-counterfeiting purposes.

It is a must that the industry meets these standards, therefore they need to utilize versatile coders and printers that can handle printing on any car part no matter how gigantic or microscopic they are. They should also have the ability to print on a variety of surfaces. To meet these coding and printing needs, the third part of our article series provides the best printer and coder options to use in the automotive industry, brought by renowned manufacturer Linx UK.    

2 Most Effective Printers and Coders for the Automotive Industry

1. Linx FSL20 & FSL50 (Laser Coding)

Laser coders have the ability to create fairly fine 2D codes without the use of ink, which is perfect for vehicle part manufacturing that requires discreet traceability. 

• • • • The Linx FSL20 and FSL50 use fiber laser technology to code on a wide range of materials such as rubber, metal, and glass. 
      • They can code a hefty amount of information in even the smallest surfaces possible. 
      • They come with 4 lenses for codes to match your requirements.
      • They are extremely efficient, producing texts, codes, and logos with good clarity in record speed without compromising quality.
      • They possess a laser tube life of 100,000 hours, meaning less downtime 
      • Their air-cooling system will increase production efficiency that can guarantee less maintenance 

2. Linx 8940 (CIJ Printing)

Continuous Ink Jet Printers are the most cost-effective choice for coding in the automotive industry. The Linx 8940 can print on any surface and is designed for even the most challenging coding applications that fit the automotive industry needs.

• • • • It is the fastest of the Linx 8900 series with a speed of 6.25m/s (single-line code) and 4.1m/s (2 line coding) as its standard. 
      • It has an IP65 rating for reliable operation in the most difficult environments. 
      • Its Mk11 right-angled print head is designed to reach touch spaces. 
      • It provides the option for you to change the ink of your choice. 
        • You have the option to change ink color in order to be visible to any given surface. 
        • You can replace permanent ink with removable ink for internal traceability purposes. 
        • You can even use UV ink for anti-counterfeiting purposes.   

The automotive industry may be of potential risk due to counterfeiting, but with proper coding, vehicular products released will be guaranteed of high quality. With the right printers and coders, you will have just what you need to ensure your parts’ authenticity.

Looking for the ideal printers and coders for your automobile manufacturing company? Elixir is an official distributor of Linx Printing Technologies UK that provides efficient industrial equipment. Contact us now and order your very own Linx Coders and Printers!

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