Domino enhances D-Series scribing lasers

- D320i 10 Red Tube version developed for high-precision coding onto PP and PP-layered materials

 

- Increased absorption of the laser beam eliminates code distortion and results in a high-quality, high-precision marking for optimum contrast and clarity of text, graphics, linear and 2D datamatrix codes.

 

Domino Printing Sciences has launched the latest editions to its D-Series range of scribing lasers including the introduction of the i-Tech 10 scan head, offering greater production efficiencies, and the launch of a new "Red Tube" variant for Polypropylene (PP) applications. 

 

The new D320i 10 Red Tube version has been developed specifically to deliver high-precision coding onto PP and PP-layered materials such as film and foil, where standard lasers can blister the substrate and distort the code.

 

In addition, Domino’s improved i-Tech 10 scan head has advanced mirror control for faster performance in high-speed production lines. 

 

Depending on the application, the new i-Tech 10 scan head can offer higher energy density for hard to mark materials of up to 26 percent as well as achieving production speeds of up to 31 percent faster than previous models.

 

Where standard laser applications can cause melting and blistering of the PP substrate or show a low contrast producing poor quality coding, Domino’s new D320i 10 Red Tube variant operates at a 10.2µm wavelength ensuring a better reaction of the PP plastic material to the laser beam than with the standard wavelength. 

 

The increased absorption of the laser beam eliminates code distortion and results in a high-quality, high-precision marking for optimum contrast and clarity of text, graphics, linear and 2D datamatrix codes. 

 

The Red Tube option (pictured, above) produces the highest quality coding onto both PP films and hard plastics, which are particularly suited for applications in the food, beverage, cosmetics and life sciences sectors.

 

Erik Wimmer, product manager for the D-Series at Domino, said: ‘Our expert team of scientists are constantly looking at ways to push the boundaries of laser technology to maximise coding output onto a range of substrates. 

 

‘It is this constant investment in research and development that has enabled us to introduce these latest variants to our D-Series range, which not only benefits the end customer in terms of clearer labelling and coding, but also seeks to deliver optimal production efficiencies for manufacturers.’

 

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