Coding & Marking on Cables, Tubes & Extrusions
Extruded products move continuously and are often still warm at the marking point. Text repeats along the length, usually with a running metre count.
Working with cables, tubes & extrusions
Extruded products move continuously and are often still warm at the marking point. Text repeats along the length, usually with a running metre count.
Practical tips
- Mount the coder where the product is stable — after a guide roller, not in free span.
- Dry or blow off cooling water before printing.
- Use an encoder so metre marks stay accurate when line speed changes.
What works, and why
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printers
High-speed continuous printing with pigmented inks for dark jackets.
UV Laser Marking Machines
Permanent colour-change marks on PE, PVC and PEX.
Fiber Laser Marking Machines
Marks on metal tube, coated wire and dark compounds.
Vision & Code Inspection Systems
Monitors print presence along the length.
Recommended for cables, tubes & extrusions
Entry-Level CIJ Printer
Straightforward date and batch coding for single-shift lines.
3 W UV Laser Coder
Entry UV coder for plastics, films and labels at moderate speeds.
20 W Fiber Laser Coder
Compact on-the-fly fiber laser for date, lot and 2D codes on metal and plastic packs.
Date Code OCR Inspection System
Checks every date and lot code for presence and correctness.
Not sure which technology fits?
Send us samples. We will test the options and return marked pieces with our recommendation.