Squid Ink Unleashes Innovation: Introducing the SQ10-UV-A Laser Marking System
By Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc.
April 1, 2024, Brooklyn Park, MN—Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of coding and marking equipment and high-quality fluids, introduces the new SQ10-UV-A laser marking system. The SQ10-UV-A marking system is designed to mark plastics with minimal heat stress while providing a high-quality permanent mark. It is ideal for marking materials made from PE, HDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, and PVC, as well as most metals.
The SQ10-UV-A laser utilizes a 355-nm wavelength, which allows marking to be performed on surfaces that are unable to withstand the marking intensity of other laser systems, including PE, HDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, PVC, metals, and more. Additionally, the system features a rugged cast aluminum controller body with an IP54 rating to ensure maximum reliability and uptime for the most demanding applications. No requirement for ink/consumables results in a clean and eco-friendly system with a lower cost of ownership and is an ideal alternative to CIJ printing systems.
The system is designed for versatility and can be set up in minutes. It is easily configurable, allowing for quick installation for stationary and moving applications. The small footprint of the SQ10-UV-A allows it to easily fit into production environments where space is limited. For applications requiring both vertical and horizontal marking, the laser head can be rotated 90 degrees in less than five minutes. Additionally, a removable 10-inch tethered touchscreen provides flexibility for remote mounting.
The SQ10-UV-A features an integrated water-cooled chiller to protect the marking head, allowing for faster line speeds and increasing the lifespan of the laser. The marking head comes standard with a 90-mm-x-90-mm marking area, and optional lenses can be ordered to mark up to a 600-mm-x-600-mm area.
The SQ10-UV-A marking system uses advanced scribing technology to create precise marks. It offers the flexibility to mix fonts and logos in a message and generate discrete codes for anti-counterfeiting and traceability purposes. Programming messages is simple with the user-friendly touchscreen interface, making it easy to generate codes with the information the user needs on their products.
The SQ10-UV-A is available now through Squid Ink’s worldwide network of authorized distributors. Sales inquiries should be directed to Joshua Nelson, Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc., 7041 Boone Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428. 1-800-877-5658. jnelson@squidink.com
Squid Ink, Eastey, and American Film & Machinery (AFM) are all divisions of Engage Technologies Corporation. Squid Ink (squidink.com) manufactures coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior-quality inks and low-maintenance printing equipment. Eastey (eastey.com) is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty shrink-packaging equipment and automated case-sealing systems for packaging applications. American Film & Machinery (afmsleeves.com) supplies shrink labelers and tunnels, shrink sleeves, and tamper-evident bands.
Engage Technologies Corporation is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN, with facilities in Big Lake, MN; Spring Lake Park, MN; Amsterdam, Netherlands; and Shanghai, China. Engage Technologies continues to expand sales and services, with authorized distributors strategically located throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.
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