MANUAL MARKERS: differences and characteristics

Manual thermal transfer markers are equipment that allows you to imprint the batch and expiry date on food and cosmetic packaging. These data allow the manufacturer to trace the product in case of problems and the consumer to avoid using an expired product.

Unlike the automatic ones, manual markers are cheaper, but require the presence of an operator to work and the production rate is much lower; furthermore the former mark using a solid ink roller and the latter use an inked ribbon called “foil”.

There are 2 main models available:

Manual marker FP DY8

This model is totally manual. The operator will have to insert the product under the type holder and lower the lever so that the heated type head comes into contact with the inked ribbon and imprints on the product the brass characters inserted manually in the type holder.

The result will therefore depend on the pressure exerted by the operator and the marking time, which is why it is recommended for small productions.

The product is equipped with an on/off button, a knob for adjusting the temperature, a safety fuse, a character holder; at the time of purchase, a kit of mainly numeric characters is also provided, included in the price.

Semiautimatic marker FP HP280

The marker looks like an update of the FP HP241 model and in fact the functions are the same. It is important to note that the font sizes change and therefore it will not be possible to use the same ones of the previous model; also in this case there is a numeric kit included in the price of the product. It is also possible to purchase additional alphabetic kits.
Operation:
The operator must insert the characters in the type holder and turn on the marker by setting the temperature suitable for operation.
The operating temperature varies according to the thickness and type of product to be marked. Once the marker has reached the temperature, it is possible to proceed with the marking.

Marking with FP HP280 marker:
The operator must place the product under the character holder. By pressing the electric pedal, the marker quickly makes the marking (in about 2 seconds).
It is a recommended marker for printing expiration dates or batches.
Being an electric model, the print quality is very good and does not vary from time to time as the descent of the characters occurs vertically and the pressure is always constant.
The character head transfers the ink from the ink ribbon to the product creating an indelible and lightly engraved marking.

CONSUMABLES

The markers are supplied with a character kit consisting of mostly numeric characters included.
An optional alphabetic kit is available which contains 1 letter per type from A to Z.

The inked ribbon can be white or black and a length of 122 meters which allows about 4000 markings.

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