Marking & Coding Solutions for Egg Cartons and Egg Shells

Marking & Coding Solutions
Eggs & Egg Cartons

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Effective marking and coding technology is vital in the egg industry, ensuring precise identification of delicate eggshells and durable cartons while adhering to strict regulatory standards. Clear, reliable codes are pivotal in supporting retail efficiency, ensuring product traceability, and fostering consumer confidence. Yet, managing multiple printers and adapting to changing codes pose significant challenges for egg producers. At Hitachi, we offer tailored solutions to address these needs, delivering quality codes and maximizing operational uptime for seamless production.

Key Industry Challenges

The complexities of managing multiple printers and adapting to evolving coding requirements present formidable hurdles for egg producers.

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The Need for Speed, Efficiency and Reliability in Eggshell Production

Maintaining high speeds without compromising quality or uptime

In the fast-paced world of eggshell production, maintaining high speeds on continuous lines is essential. A CIJ printer system must seamlessly keep pace, delivering swift and accurate marking without sacrificing quality or uptime. Introducing the UX2-Dynamic CIJ Printer, our innovative solution designed to minimize downtime. With features like Hitachi's patented ink guard and an advanced control dot algorithm, this system ensures consistent quality while extending printhead lifespan up to three times longer between cleanings compared to previous printer generations.

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Streamlining Code Management in Eggshell Production

Efficiently managing changing product codes without disrupting production flow

Manual adjustment of multiple printers on eggshell production lines is time-consuming and error-prone. To address these concerns, Hitachi presents the Hitachi Coding Software Suite (HCSS), empowering users to send multiple codes simultaneously from one or more computers or devices, while also providing real-time monitoring of all Hitachi CIJ printers. With printing automation software like HCSS, egg producers can streamline their code management process, enhancing efficiency and minimizing the risk of errors along the production line.

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Ensuring Food Safety

Compliance with stringent regulations for food product marking

Stringent industry regulations dictate the marking of food products, including eggs, requiring compliance with rigorous standards. This mandates the use of specialized inks capable of printing directly on eggshells while withstanding the unique environments found in eggshell factories. Hitachi has developed inks tailored precisely for this purpose, ensuring both food safety and durability in eggshell marking applications.

Common Printing & Packaging Applications

From printing on egg cartons to markings on eggshells, the egg industry relies on the meticulous process of marking and coding to ensure product traceability and quality at every stage. Hitachi drives farm-to-table authenticity with precision coding of batch numbers and best-by dates to branding details at every step - ensuring compliance and enhancing consumer trust.

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Why Choose Hitachi CIJ Printers

With an illustrious history of over four decades in industrial equipment and solutions, Hitachi is your esteemed partner for precision marking and coding solutions. Our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability underpins the reliability of Hitachi Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers for variable data printing and other industry-specific marking and coding requirements. Fueled by advanced technology and continuous innovation, we offer unmatched customer support to help you boost production uptime and achieve operational excellence.