Stainless Steel Pipe Manufacturing Plant

The Challenge

A customer manufacturing stainless steel piping products was facing ongoing issues with their Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer. The equipment required frequent maintenance, which caused unwanted production downtime and reduced overall efficiency. Their key requirements were:

1. Consistent, high-quality print

2. Minimal operator intervention

3. Maximum production line uptime

4. An intuitive, easy-to-use interface

5. Low maintenance

6. Flexibility to print variable and customer-specific information

Our Solution

We implemented the illumex® Eco X2-1 thermal inkjet printer, providing the customer with a reliable, maintenance-free alternative to their existing CIJ solution.

Key Benefits Delivered

• Superior Print Quality – Clear, consistent, high-resolution prints on stainless steel piping

• Seamless Message Changes – Quick and easy message updates for different customer and batch requirements

• Increased Uptime – Virtually zero maintenance required, ensuring the production line keeps running

• Operator-Friendly Interface – Intuitive UI reduced the risk of human error and required minimal training

• Flexibility – Easily handles variable data, logos, and customer-specific marking needs

The Result

By switching to the illumex® Eco X2-1, the customer achieved:

• Improved print clarity

• Zero unplanned maintenance

• Significant increase in production uptime

• Faster setup and message changeovers

This solution has significantly enhanced their operational efficiency and print reliability.