Discreet coding onto wood

Brown fast-drying ink from Linx has been especially designed to print a discreet mark on wood, laminates and board, making it ideal for use on furniture, flooring and other building materials.

"Reliable, long-lasting coding is a logistical and legal necessity for the construction and furniture industries, but it is crucial that codes are discreet to prevent them from spoiling the aesthetic appearance of the products," comments Kate O'Mahony, Product Executive - Inks and Accessories at Linx.

"Linx Brown fast-drying ink 1247 offers an ideal solution for this requirement." The ink typically dries in one second to suit fast-moving production environments and is extremely durable once marked, offering excellent resistance to scratching and good fade resistance to UV light.

It can also withstand many chemicals, notably hydrocarbons commonly used in wood varnishes, dyes, oils and waxes.

In addition to wood and board, Linx Brown fast-drying ink 1247 offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of other materials, including paper and card, metal, glass and many plastics.

Fully compatible with Linx's 6900 and 4900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers and a number of printhead options, manufacturers have the flexibility to use the ink for up to four-line printing and in a variety of code sizes.

The company confirms that Linx Brown fast-drying ink 1247 has already been used successfully by a major European flooring producer for aesthetic purposes.

Printers "paint" a brown line onto the sides of floor boards to mask the colour underneath.

"We are confident that many more manufacturers within the construction and furniture industries, and beyond, will recognise the ink's value," confirms Kate O'Mahony.

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