The challenge

Many building materials companies need a variety of flexible packaging bags.Companies can use different films on the same production line for different product types and sizes, different customers, and potentially different countries and languages. Managing these different films usually adds additional costs to the company. The use of thermal transfer printer (TTO) can reduce the demand for a wide range of pre-printed films.

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What are the problems with using multiple pre-printed films on the same packaging line?

Pre-printed film management:

Managing inventory of a variety of film types is very challenging, especially for products that are not used frequently. Regardless of usage, many building materials companies have to prepare safe or excess inventory for each film. The more the stock of the film, the more funds associated with it, the greater the storage space, the extra time and manpower dedicated to inventory management.

In addition, any changes to the packaging may need to discard the old film stock and spend a lot of time and money to create and buy new packaging.

Production line conversion:

The range of activities required to convert the packaging machine involves adjusting the size from the cleaning machine to the size of the new product. Usually have to replace the film. It is necessary to confirm the required film, apply the new film to the machine, replace the old film in the machine and put the old film back into the original storage location. The time required to modify the code information is only a small part of the film conversion time.

Reduced conversion is particularly important for small companies and process plants that convert products or packaging several times a day

How does TTO help increase production line productivity?

TTO printer without ink solvent, for a variety of packaging to provide high-resolution images. They can print the information of different language product names, logos, sales marketing information, bar codes, lot numbers, prices and dates directly onto flexible films. Building materials companies use a common standard film, with TTO directly print a variety of information without the need for a variety of products pre-printed film, benefit a lot.

Advantage:

Conversion time is shorter. The use of a common film can greatly reduce the conversion time. You do not need to find, replace and return multiple volumes of film, just change the coding machine code, you can immediately start running new products. The digital printer can store the relevant content of each product on the production line.

Quick packaging changes. Whether it is a design change or a new product introduction, it is very simple and economical to replace the package with a TTO universal machine. If you use a pre-printed film for a specific product, changing the pre-printed information requires ordering a new film and is likely to discard the old film that is still in stock. Using a common film and a TTO printer, it is usually necessary to simply adjust the encoded content.

Reduce film inventory. By using a common film on some or all of the products, building materials companies can often reduce the amount of safety stock for a variety of films. The amount of film in the plant can be significantly reduced, thereby reducing storage space, inventory management needs and inventory-related funds. In addition, by buying a small number of thin films, the company can get a total discount from the packaging supplier.

Disadvantages:

Colorful graphics. The TTO printer can print logos and other market information. However, even though the ribbon has more than 10 colors, the printer can only use one ribbon at a time, so the contents of the package will not be reflected in a variety of colors, unless the use of multiple yards and each code The machine uses a different color ribbon. Therefore, it should be carefully considered what should be pre-printed on the packaging, which content using the printer to print. For example, standard marketing content, such as a logo, may be pre-printed on a film and printed using the TTO printer to print specific information about the product (e.g., product name, barcode, and image).

Print area

When purchasing a TTO printer, the customer can determine the width of the printhead and ribbon. The width determines the size of the print area on the package. If the print area is not large enough to print all the required content, you can try to focus on a part of the packaging (where the content varies from product to product), and then pre-printed the remaining information

Point

The use of TTO in the universal packaging film on the code has a unique advantage, need to carefully weigh the consideration. Using TTO printing solutions, building materials companies can save money, improve inventory management, reduce conversion time and simplify packaging changes. TTO color types and print width is limited, customers need to weigh the advantages of TTO.

There are a variety of solutions available for your unique application, but the key is to find the most appropriate one. Please consult your Buddy representative for more guidance on production line review and material proofing.

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