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Coding and marking built around Kenyan production lines
Uptime Coding supplies industrial coding and marking equipment to manufacturers and packers in Kenya, from continuous inkjet and drop on demand printers to laser marking, print inspection, inks and spare parts.
Every product that leaves your factory needs a clear date, batch number or barcode. We help you choose the right technology, install it, and keep it running.
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Products and solutions
Six lines of equipment and support, from the printer to the ink to the service visit.
Continuous inkjet printers
Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers mark moving products without touching them, which makes them the workhorse of high-speed packaging lines. They print dates, batch codes, barcodes and logos on bottles, pouches, cartons, cables and more.
- Non-contact printing at full line speed
- Suits curved, uneven and moving surfaces
- Fast-drying inks for plastic, glass, metal and film
- Quick start-up and simple daily operation
Drop on demand printers
Drop on demand (DOD) printers fire ink only where it is needed, giving clean, readable characters, logos and barcodes on cartons, cases and porous surfaces. They are a popular choice for secondary packaging and shipping cartons.
- Large characters and barcodes for cartons and cases
- Several print heads from a single controller
- Low-maintenance, ink-efficient operation
- Easy message set-up and editing
Laser marking machines
Laser marking creates permanent codes without ink or solvents. UV, CO2 and fibre lasers each suit different materials, from cable sheathing and packaging film to metal parts and glass.
- Permanent, tamper-resistant marks
- No ink or solvent running costs
- UV, CO2 and fibre options for different materials
- Suits high-speed and fine-detail marking
Print examiners
A print examiner uses a camera to verify codes right after they are printed. It reads each date, batch number and barcode and flags a missing or poor print before the product leaves the line.
- Checks that every code is present and readable
- Can trigger a reject for faulty products
- Records results for traceability
- Reduces the risk of rejected or recalled batches
Inks and consumables
The right ink is the difference between a sharp, durable code and a smudged one. We supply inks, make-up fluids and cleaning solvents for different surfaces and conditions, together with commonly needed spare parts.
- Inks for plastic, glass, metal, film and cartons
- Black and coloured options
- Make-up fluids, solvents and cleaning supplies
- Common spare parts kept in stock
Service and support
A coding printer is only as good as the support behind it. We install and commission each system, train your operators, and keep it running with scheduled maintenance, spare parts and fast fault response.
- Installation and commissioning on your line
- Operator and maintenance training
- Preventive maintenance plans
- Spare parts and fault response across Kenya
From enquiry to production
A simple, clear process that gets the right coding solution running on your line.
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Assess
We learn about your product, packaging, line speed and what needs to be printed.
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Recommend
We propose the right printer, ink and layout, with a clear quote.
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Install and train
We install and commission the system and train your operators on the line.
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Support
Inks, spares and maintenance keep production running, with our team a call away.
Industries we serve
Wherever a product needs a clear, lasting code, we shape our solution around your line.
- Food and beveragesDates and batch codes on bottles, pouches, cartons and cans.
- Dairy and edible oilsReliable coding on cartons, sachets, tubs and containers.
- Pharmaceutical and personal careClear, consistent codes on packs, labels and cartons.
- Cables, pipes and constructionLength marks and product details on cable, pipe and building products.
- Agrochemicals and fertilisersDurable codes on bottles, sachets and bags that survive handling.
- Electrical and electronicsFine, permanent marks on components, housings and packaging.
- Paper and tissueFast, clean coding on tubes, wraps and cartons.
- E-commerce and logisticsShipping carton codes, barcodes and handling marks.
Built for dependable production
A printer that stops is a line that stops. We focus on reliability from the first day.
- The right technology matched to your product and line speed
- Quality inks and common spare parts kept in stock
- Installation and operator training on every system
- A local team for service and fast fault response
News and insights
Practical guides on coding, marking and keeping production lines running.
Keeping Your Coding Printer Running: A Practical Maintenance Guide
Simple daily, weekly and periodic habits that keep an industrial inkjet printer reliable, plus the common faults to watch for.
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Why Product Coding Matters: Traceability, Compliance and Trust
What batch codes, dates and barcodes really do for a manufacturer, and how to build a coding process you can trust.
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CIJ, DOD or Laser? How to Choose the Right Coding Technology
A plain-language comparison of continuous inkjet, drop on demand and laser marking, with a checklist for matching technology to your product.
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Tell us your product, packaging and line speed and our team will recommend the right solution.
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