Allen-Bradley THERMO ALLEN HK50 Hot Ink Coder System

Description:

The Thermo Allen HK50 Hot Ink Coder System is used in industrial packaging and inline coding systems to print expiration dates, batch numbers, lot codes, and product identification on flexible packaging materials. Commonly installed on form-fill-seal machines, flow wrappers, labeling equipment, and automated packaging lines in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this coder system for equipment replacement, production line retrofits, and maintaining reliable high-speed package coding operations.

Applications:

The Thermo Allen HK50 Hot Ink Coder System is designed for continuous inline coding applications where permanent, high-quality product identification is required. It is widely used to print manufacturing dates, expiration dates, batch numbers, lot codes, and logos on plastic films, foil laminates, labels, pouches, cartons, and other flexible packaging materials used in automated packaging and labeling systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Thermo Allen
• Brand: Thermo Allen
• Part Number: HK50
• Product Type: Hot Ink Coder System
• Printing Method: Hot Ink Transfer Coding
• Printing Operation: Continuous Inline Printing
• Print Content: Expiration Dates, Manufacturing Dates, Batch Numbers, Lot Codes, Product Identification, Logos
• Print Speed: Up to approximately 1,100 prints per minute
• Maximum Web Speed: Up to approximately 295 ft/min (90 m/min)
• System Compatibility: Automated Packaging and Labeling Equipment
• Compatible Materials: Plastic Films, Foil Laminates, Labels, Pouches, Cartons, and Flexible Packaging
• Controller: Electronic Control Unit
• Mounting Type: Machine-Mounted Inline Installation
• Supply Voltage: Available in 110 VAC and 220–240 VAC configurations (model dependent)
• Primary Function: Permanent Product Identification and Package Traceability
• Industrial Applications: Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Beverage, and Consumer Goods Packaging

Common Replacements:

• Allen 50/30 Hot Foil Coder
• Allen S-Compact 50/30 Hot Foil Coder
• Allen 50/30 Super Compact Hot Foil Coder