Every can must display clear, durable information such as expiry dates, batch numbers, traceability codes, barcodes, and regulatory markings. Because metal cans are rigid, curved, and often coated or lacquered, coding systems must deliver high contrast, long lasting prints that withstand handling, moisture, heat, and production environments.
Expert solutions for
METAL CANS
Our coding solutions deliver sharp, durable, high‑contrast prints on coated or curved metal cans, overcoming adhesion and durability challenges across the industrial packaging industry.
Coding and marking on metal cans is essential across food and beverage, aerosol, chemical, paint, and industrial packaging.
Metal cans present several unique challenges for coding and marking.
Their smooth, non porous surfaces make ink adhesion difficult, especially when cans are lacquered, varnished, or coated for corrosion resistance. Many cans are curved or domed, requiring coding systems that can print clearly on uneven surfaces. In beverage and food production, cans often move at extremely high speeds, and may be cold, wet, or covered in condensation, all of which can compromise print quality.
Our coding solutions are engineered to overcome these challenges. CIJ printers deliver fast, non contact coding with inks formulated for excellent adhesion on metal. Laser marking provides permanent, high contrast codes ideal for beverage, aerosol, and industrial cans. TIJ systems offer crisp, high resolution printing for flat or lightly curved surfaces. PIJ and Monochrome print bars deliver precision for barcodes and variable data.
Advantages / Key Features
High contrast, durable codes on coated or uncoated metal
Fast, non contact printing ideal for high speed canning lines
Excellent adhesion even in cold fill, wet, or humid environments
Permanent, tamper proof coding options
Reliable performance on curved or embossed surfaces
Full compliance with food, beverage, and industrial regulations
Reduced waste and fewer rejected cans
