Solution for Unique Identification
of Cartridges and Vials
SANDMANN is designing and manufacturing a solution that provides unique identification of cartridges and vials with a 2D datamatrix code engraved on the aluminium crimp.
This solution is currently used by pharmaceutical companies.
The code is permanent and his 100% efficiency offers an identification with no ambiguity.
The process is easy to implement and allows engraving of information in the 2D datamatrix code such as :
- Item code (alpha-numeric characters)
- Batch number (alhpla-numeric characters)
- Incremental number to identify the container inside the batch (1 to 999,999)
Usually the marking operation takes place after the filling and the crimping stages, combining a laser marker and an automatic quality control of the marking to ensure the readability of the code.
The reading operations take place at various stages of the manufacturing process : during the filling, the packaging or during the whole life of the product.
The reading can be completed either unitarily using a manual bench, or using a high speed fully automatic inspection machine if a 100% production check is required.
Example of a 3ml cartridge - Code real size: 1.5x1.5mm
Manuel bench for unitarily reading
High speed fully automatic inspection machine
Examples of applications
Engraving and reading machines