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  • Expiration dating/lot number on plastic

    Posted by AVisotsky on September 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    Hi guys, what is your solution to add dates/lot numbers to plastic packaging if you do not have a laser marking system?

    Elleder replied 4 years, 7 months ago 5 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Pharma

    Member
    September 26, 2019 at 7:44 pm
    For tube, use a sealing machine which prints it in the “rim”. I’ve been told they work with ultrasound… dunno if that’s true.
    “We” use etiquettes which don’t really stick that well and dissolve/smear fairly easily but since “we” are a pharmacy… if you know what I mean.
  • AVisotsky

    Member
    September 26, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    got ya :)) we also use laser-printed stickers that are waterproof but annoying to attach. So I was wondering if there is a better way

  • ozgirl

    Member
    September 26, 2019 at 10:06 pm
    For small batches we sometimes use a handheld batch code printer. It is essentially a small inkjet printer.
    We have also used the stickers in the past.
  • amitvedakar

    Member
    September 28, 2019 at 5:18 am

    Our machine emboss Lot no & expiry date on crimp. That is heat sealing & embossing process. 

  • Elleder

    Member
    October 9, 2019 at 2:30 am

    Hot code printer machine is ideal for imprinting date codes, lot numbers, expiration dates, and other letters/numbers into plastic and paper bags. 

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