Coding and marking machines
Print batch number, date, price and barcodes on every pack with inkjet, thermal transfer or laser coders. Fitted to your line, with inks, ribbons and service from our Indore team.
- Batch, date, price and barcodes
- Fits your existing machine
- Installation and training included
How coding works on your line
The coder prints each pack automatically, with no slowdown for your line.
- 1
Set up the print
Your operator enters the batch number, dates and price on the screen and picks a layout.
- 2
Pack is detected
A sensor detects each pack as it moves past the print head.
- 3
Controller triggers print
The controller starts the print at exactly the right moment, even as line speed changes.
- 4
Print head marks the pack
The code is printed or marked on the pack in the position you set.
- 5
Code is dry and readable
The code dries or sets, and the pack moves on to boxing and dispatch.
Coding and marking machine types
Different packs and volumes need different coders. Available models vary, so tell us what you pack.
Thermal transfer printer
Prints sharp text, dates and barcodes on flexible film. Fits inside VFFS and flow wrap machines.
Continuous inkjet printer
Prints on almost any surface, including cartons, bottles and pouches, at line speed.
Thermal inkjet printer
Prints small, clean, high-resolution codes on cartons, cases and other porous surfaces.
Laser marker
Marks permanently without ink on cartons, plastics and glass. Low running cost.
Hot stamp coder
A simple and economical way to emboss batch and date on film and pouches.
Manual and roller coders
For low volume and small batches. Prints batch, date and price by hand or with a roller.
The right coder for your pack
The surface of your pack decides which coder works best. Here is a quick guide.
| You print on | Recommended coder | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible film pouches on VFFS or flow wrap | Thermal transfer or hot stamp coder | Fits inside the machine, with clear prints |
| Cartons, cases and boxes | Thermal inkjet or continuous inkjet | Clean prints on paper and board surfaces |
| Bottles, jars and tins | Continuous inkjet or laser marker | Works on curved and glossy surfaces |
| Permanent mark with no ink | Laser marker | No ink or solvent, so low running cost |
| Small batches and low volume | Manual or roller coder | Simple, low cost and easy to use |
Not sure? and we will suggest the right coder. Packs usually need a batch number, date and price, so check the labelling rules for your product.
Options and add-ons
Build the coder around your line. Common additions include:
- Batch number, date, expiry and price fields
- Barcode and QR code printing
- Auto-increment batch and date
- Mounting bracket for your packing machine
- Conveyor for printing after packing
- Several saved print formats
- Sensor and encoder for exact print position
- Ink, solvent, ribbon and spares
Support that keeps the line running
Buying the coder is the start. Our team stays with you after installation.
Installation and training
We fit and test the coder on your line and train your operators.
Inks, ribbons and spares
Matching consumables and genuine spares, so your line keeps running.
Service and AMC
Planned maintenance and prompt breakdown support in Indore and nearby areas.
Coding machine questions
What is a coding and marking machine?
It prints information such as batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date, price and barcodes on your pack. It can be fitted on a packing machine or placed on a conveyor.
What should I print on my pack?
Most food packs show a batch number, manufacturing or packing date, expiry or best-before date and the price. Barcodes and QR codes can also be printed. Please check the labelling rules that apply to your product.
Which coder is right for my pack?
It depends on the surface. Thermal transfer printers suit flexible film on VFFS and flow wrap machines. Inkjet printers suit cartons, bottles and many other surfaces. Laser marks permanently without ink. Tell us your pack and we will advise.
Can the coder be fitted to my packing machine?
Yes, for most machines. We can supply a coder that fits your VFFS, flow wrap or pouch machine, or one that prints on the conveyor after packing.
What does a coder need to keep running?
Most coders use consumables such as ink, solvent or ribbon, and some wear parts. We supply the matching consumables and spares, so your line does not stop.
Can it print different codes for different products?
Yes. You can store several print formats and switch between them from the screen, so changing products is quick.
Do you install and train?
Yes. We install and test the coder on your line, train your operators, supply genuine spares and offer service and AMC.
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Machines, spare parts, services and contact details in one 4-page PDF.
Let’s build a better packaging future together
Tell us what you need. We’ll reply with the right options and a quote.
- Phone: +91 91796 32834
- Email: hello@transpacks.in
- Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Web: transpacks.in