Bag Marking
Get the most readable, scannable marks and codes on your bags every time with low-maintenance, high-performance printers and lasers that can operate in any environment.
Our marking machines will hit the mark every time with minimal maintenance requirements and consistent, error-proof, and precise placement of long-lasting durable marks and codes on all types of bags.
Reliable Solutions for Bag Marking and Coding
Reliable Marking on Any Bag, Every Time
Matthews’ bag marking solutions are built to handle the challenges of uneven surfaces, varying substrates, and harsh environments. Whether you’re marking plastic, paper, or woven materials, our systems ensure precise, consistent marks with minimal maintenance.
Conquer Harsh Manufacturing Conditions
Matthews’ inkjet printers and laser coders operate reliably even in environments with excessive dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures. They are designed to deliver clean, accurate marks, reducing downtime and maintenance in the toughest conditions.
Versatility for Flexible Packaging
From small text to large graphics, barcodes, and variable data, Matthews’ printers can handle any marking application on flexible packaging. Whether pre- or post-fill, our systems adapt to varying surfaces, ensuring clear, readable marks every time.
Bag Marking Products
Thermal Injet Printers
The VIAjet™ L-Series is the ideal inkjet marking and coding solution for high-resolution, high-speed primary and secondary packaging. Whether you need to mark product cartons with 2D codes or lot/batch codes for traceability, the L-Series has you covered.
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Drop-on-Demand Printers
The VIAjet™ V-Series is the ideal inkjet marking and coding solution where reliability is critical. Whether you need to mark product cartons, bags, building products, steel, lumber, tires, or any other type of material, the V-Series has you covered.
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Automatic Labelers
Unleash precision and efficiency in labeling with the MPERIA® A-Series. Our compact print and apply system is easy to use, offers quick label changing with tool-free maintenance, and improves user safety with cage-free operation.
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Piezo Inkjet Printers
T-Series™ Piezo Inkjet Printers provide fantastic resolution and versatile coding with vivid branding on your products and packaging.
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Lasers
Optimize your package coding with our advanced laser marking systems, specifically designed for bag marking and coding. These lasers offer unparalleled precision, speed, and durability, making them the ideal choice for a variety of materials.
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MPERIA Controller
With easy integration, the MPERIA marking and coding automation platform helps you improve quality and efficiency by centralizing control of all your lines, regardless of equipment manufacturer.
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Case Studies
Industrial Chemical Company Upgrades for Efficiency and Scalability
LCY CHEMICAL CORP partners with ISSI to modernize their printing, improve efficiency, and lay the foundation for production expansion by implementing Matthews’ VIAjet™ V-Series and MPERIA controller.
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Haley Manufacturing and Olympic Fruit OEM Marking Automation Case Study
How Haley Manufacturing’s Gentle Bagger and Matthews’ MPERIA L-Series Are Helping Fruit Packagers Transition from Manual Labor to Cutting-edge Automation.
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Installation and Sample Markings
Reliable Marking Even When the Going Gets Tough
Fast, High-Resolution Marking
Matthews’ L-Series thermal inkjet printers support speeds of up to 1,600 ft./min with resolutions up to 600 dpi. This ensures crisp, high-resolution marks and codes, even on fast-moving production lines.
Extended Printer Lifespan for Maximum Efficiency
The V-Series DOD valvejet printers deliver reliable performance with the longest printhead life in the industry—lasting up to 9 billion cycles before tuning is needed. This reduces downtime and maintenance costs, maximizing production efficiency.
Custom Ink Solutions for Any Substrate
Matthews offers a wide range of inks tested for high performance across various temperatures and substrates. If a custom ink is required, Matthews can develop specific formulations to ensure the highest quality marks on even the most challenging bag materials.
Minimized Downtime with Tool-Free Maintenance
Maintenance on Matthews’ equipment is quick and easy, with tool-free access to printheads, rollers, and belts. This ensures minimal production downtime and keeps lines running smoothly with fast, efficient label and ribbon change-outs.
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Features:
- Accurate and reliable labeling and verification on every package or case, including pallets
- Multiple applicators and configurations for virtually any production line ensure your label hits the mark
- Precise labeling at the speed of your production line with 8” per second all the way up to nearly 12” per second, and up to five pallets per minute labeled
- No bulky cages or bolt-on protection systems required – minimal moving parts and intelligent sensors keep workers safe
- Seamless integration for label verification and validation without expensive middleware
- Automatic labeling up to three sides
- Easy, tool-free maintenance, and a small footprint
- The ability to withstand tough environments (operation to -18°F), as well as rough, uneven and/or cold surfaces
- GS1-compliant labeling
- A motorized stand, allowing for accurate label placement on stacked pallets or incomplete pallets
Contact a Solution Engineer
Our experts are available to assure that your next printing solution maximizes efficiency, enhances quality, and limits downtime.
Contact us to get a quote, request samples, schedule a demonstration, or receive additional product information.