Meat Packer Improves Case Coding with Laser Coder
Meat Packer Improves Case Coding with Laser Coder
2 PagesPREVIOUS PROCESS: The customer was previously using high resolution inkjet coders to print unique weight codes and serialized GS18 barcodes on outer cartons. Codes were not readable by the customers in Japan, resulting in chargebacks to the meat processor in excess of $100 per carton. Print and apply labels were also used to identify product both before, during and after the use of inkjet coding, however environmental conditions prevented label adhesion to the carton. SOLUTION CRITERIA: Replacement equipment needed to be washdown, operational in 38 ° environment, and produce readable barcodes at a rate of 1 every 4 seconds. APPLICATION CHALLENGES: Immediately after cartons are sealed and coded, they are put into a 40 ° blast freezer with winds in excess of 150 mph. Labels fell off in thi
