Combination ink printing and laser writing for high-speed production

Achieve precise ink printing and laser marking at speeds over 300,000 units per hour, enhancing production efficiency and ensuring consistent, high-quality markings for your solid products.

The IBM Combination Ink Printer and Laser Writer from RW Hartnett Company is a high-speed, large-scale production machine designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking efficient printing and marking solutions. This machine combines single-sided ink printing and laser marking capabilities, processing up to 300,000 units per hour, ideal for applications including pharmaceutical tablets, nutraceuticals, and packaging. Its servo drive system ensures precision print registration, while the adjustable hopper maximizes fill rates, enhancing throughput efficiency.

Automation is seamless with a user-friendly 15” touchscreen HMI and Wi-Fi connectivity, alongside compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 for secure batch recording. It integrates smoothly into production lines, featuring CE and UL certifications. Optional features such as a vision inspection system and validation document packages enhance quality assurance, catering to pharmaceutical packaging needs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Whether printing on aspirin tablets or marking blister packs, this machine offers versatility, supporting solid product types with ease of integration and operation in continuous, high-speed environments.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with a capacity of up to 300,000 units per hour.
  • Ensures precise and reliable printing and marking, enhancing product quality.
  • Simplifies integration and operation with intuitive touchscreen controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Enhances regulatory compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and CE, UL certifications.
  • Improves quality assurance with optional vision inspection and validation documentation.
Applications
Nutraceuticals,Supplements,Pharmaceutical packaging,Pharmaceutical tablets
End products
Omega-3 fish oil capsules,Vitamin d tablets,Antioxidant capsules,Probiotic gummies,Prescription medication blister packs,Herbal supplement bottles,Calcium supplements,Aspirin tablets
Steps before
Loading,Sorting
Steps after
Inspection,Packaging
Input ingredients
bulk product,raw materials
Output ingredients
ink printed product,laser marked product
Speed
Above 300,000 per hour
Electrical
240 VAC / 30 amp/ 3 phase
Air Pressure Requirement
90 psi @ 5 scfm
Printing Capability
Single sided ink printing and laser marking
Automation
Recipe selection,user-friendly operation
Control Panel
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Connectivity
Wi-Fi connectivity
Batch Recording
Available
Operating speed
Above 300,000 per hour
Automation level
Manual / PLC / HMI touchscreen controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
User interface
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Recipe selection
User-friendly
Feed hopper
Adjustable for maximum fill rate
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Adjustable hopper
Yes
Bulk hopper
Additional available
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Feed method
Adjustable feed hopper
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Integration possibilities
Wi-Fi connectivity
Feed hopper adjustability
Adjustable hopper
Carrier bar tooling
Quick change
Validation options
Validation document packages available
Inspection system
Vision inspection system
Market info
RW Hartnett is known for designing and manufacturing precision printing and vision inspection equipment for the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries, offering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to client needs, with a strong reputation for reliability and excellence.