Dairy
Clear batch and expiry codes on milk, yoghurt and cheese packs, from printers built for wet, fast, round-the-clock dairy lines.
Short shelf life, so every code has to be right
Dairy products move fast. Milk, yoghurt, mala, cheese and ghee have short shelf lives, they are packed around the clock, and every pack must carry a clear date and batch code that retailers and regulators can rely on. A missed or smudged code means rework, returns or a product held at the gate.
The packing area is also wet. Hygiene rules mean regular washdown, and packs arrive cold and damp from the filler. Dairy plants need non-contact coding that handles pouches, laminated cartons, bottles and tubs without touching the product, and printers that carry on through moisture and long shifts.
What we mark
- Milk and yoghurt cartons
- Milk pouches and sachets
- Yoghurt and mala bottles
- Yoghurt and cheese tubs
- Butter and cheese packs
- Ghee tins and jars
Advantages for dairy plants
Features that matter most on a wet, fast and continuous packing line.
Washdown-ready
IP65 models with a sealed electronics enclosure cope with damp, regularly washed packing areas.
Clean-air print head
Filtered air through the head keeps out dust and moisture, so the head and ink stay clean on long runs.
Curve correction
A curve setting keeps characters undistorted on bottles and curved packs, even at speed.
Round-the-clock reliability
A sealing nozzle and self-maintaining standby keep the printer ready, which matters where a stop wastes perishable product.
Inks for dairy packs
Dye and pigment inks for polypropylene, laminated cartons, PET film and plastic tubs.
Simple controls
A detachable colour touchscreen lets operators change messages quickly between products.
Where we code in dairy
Explore how coding and marking fits the packs dairy producers use.
Coding on Tetra Pak
Expiry dates and batch codes on aseptic cartons for milk and juice.
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Coding on Pouch
Dates, batch codes and barcodes on stand-up pouches, pillow packs and sachets.
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Coding on Flexible Films and Foil
Inkjet or laser codes on printed films, laminates and foil packs.
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Coding on PET Bottles
Fast, clean codes on bottles for water, drinks, oil and household liquids.
View applicationCoding on Rigid Containers
Dates and batch codes on tubs, cups, tins, jars and buckets.
View applicationCoding on Shrink wrap
Batch codes and barcodes on shrink film, multipacks and sleeves.
View applicationWhat goes on each pack
A starting point. The exact marks depend on your product, your pack and the regulations you work to.
| Pack | Typical marks | Suggested technology |
|---|---|---|
| Milk and yoghurt cartons | Expiry date, batch code, production time | Continuous inkjet |
| Milk pouches | Expiry date, batch code | Continuous inkjet |
| Yoghurt and mala bottles | Expiry date, batch code, line code | Continuous inkjet |
| Yoghurt and cheese tubs | Expiry date, batch code | Continuous inkjet or laser marking |
| Shrink-wrapped multipacks | Batch code, barcode | Continuous inkjet |
| Shipping cartons | Product name, batch, expiry, barcode | Drop on demand |
We confirm the right technology and ink for your pack before you buy.
Built for Kenyan production lines
Kenyan dairies run tight cold-chain schedules and sell through supermarkets, kiosks and distributors, so codes have to be right the first time.
- IP65 printers for washed-down packing halls.
- Time and line codes that help trace a pack to a filling run if a batch is queried.
- Fast message changes between products and pack sizes.
- Power protection so a dip does not interrupt coding on a 24-hour line.
- Inks, solvents and spares available locally, with maintenance plans.
- Operator training for every shift.
Common questions
Can a printer cope with wet, washed-down areas?
Models with IP65 protection are designed for damp environments, and clean-air protection keeps moisture out of the print head. We assess your packing area before recommending one.
What can be coded on milk pouches?
Expiry dates, batch codes, production time and short text, printed without contact on the pouch film. The ink is matched to the film.
How do I avoid downtime on a 24-hour line?
Choose printers with nozzle sealing and standby upkeep, plan preventive maintenance with our service team, and keep key spares on site.
Can codes stay sharp on curved bottles?
Yes. A curve-correction feature helps keep characters undistorted on bottles and other curved surfaces at line speed.
Equipment for this industry
The products we most often fit for building and construction makers.
Continuous inkjet printers
Non-contact coding for dates, batch numbers and logos on fast production lines.
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Inks and consumables
Quality inks, solvents and spare parts matched to your printer and surface.
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Print examiners
Camera inspection that checks every code is present, readable and correct.
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See how we approach coding and marking in other sectors.
Ready to talk about coding for dairy?
Tell us what you make and how fast you run, and our team will respond with options and next steps.
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