Cleanroom Printing Upgrade in Nutraceutical Production

The Challenge

A nutraceutical manufacturer contacted us regarding ongoing issues with their continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, which they used to apply batch codes on labels via an automatic label applicator. Being a cleanroom environment, the customer faced two critical challenges:

1. Ink leaks, which triggered immediate cleaning requirements and production downtime.

2. Regular maintenance, requiring weekly solvent flushes to prevent nozzle blockages and ensure print quality.

   
   
   
   

Their core question was simple:

“Do you have a maintenance-free printer that will help us avoid these issues?”

Customer Objectives

The customer wanted a solution that would deliver:

1. Continuous clarity of print

2. Low or zero maintenance

3. Ease of use

4. Compact design (small footprint)

   
   
   
   

Our Solution

We supplied a POLYtij® S3i printer with a single print head, combined with our Perfecta™ limitless™ ink, specifically engineered for high performance and zero maintenance.

Key Benefits Delivered

• ✅ Consistently high print clarity: Every label is printed sharply with no variation.

• ✅ True zero maintenance: Our Perfecta™ limitless™ ink offers long de-cap times and requires no flushing or wiping—ideal for cleanroom use.

• ✅ Intuitive operation: The integrated 7” touchscreen controller makes message creation and selection easy, with no need for external software or training.

• ✅ Compact footprint: The S3i controller occupies a fraction of the space of their old CIJ unit—only 180mm wide, compared to the CIJ’s 800mm x 1000mm x 800mm footprint.

The Result

The customer was extremely satisfied with the performance and reliability of the solution. They have now installed three POLYtij® S3i units and plan to expand further across their production lines.