Reliable Pipe Marking at the Highest Level

At iBA GmbH in Melle, a specialist in the extrusion of plastic pipes, every detail matters when marking PE-Xa pipes with pale surfaces and pigmented outer layers. In the continuous production process, excellent print quality and extremely high adhesion of the marking are essential - even at high production speeds and under demanding operating conditions.

The solution is a perfectly coordinated combination of state-of-the-art marking technology and specially developed ink. The alphaJET 5X high-end continuous inkjet printer with a 62 μm nozzle is used in combination with the IC UPN black high-adhesion ink.  The result is a seamlessly integrated inline marking solution directly within the extrusion line. It ensures maximum process reliability, outstanding print quality, and an efficient, trouble-free production process. 
 

Koenig & Bauer Coding delivers the perfect combination of inkjet technology and ink expertise :

• Outstanding print quality with the high-end continuous-inkjet printer alphaJET 5X 
• Excellent adhesion thanks to the IC UPN black ink, carefully selected from a comprehensive portfolio of more than 100 inks 
• Smart integration into the production line 
• Intuitive user interface for machine operators 

iBA GmbH, based in Melle, develops innovative solutions for plastic and pipe extrusion and supports customers worldwide with efficient, automated production systems. As a global specialist in PE-Xa technology, iBA stands for high quality, process reliability and future-oriented manufacturing solutions.