Thermal inkjet (TIJ) is a clean, maintenance-free option for printing directly onto aluminium foil lids. It delivers sharp, high-contrast prints on non-porous surfaces using cartridge technology, meaning no waste and no risk of contamination.

With fast start-up and shut-down, TIJ is particularly well-suited to dairy and food production lines, where coding must keep pace with perishables. Printers can be wirelessly networked, enabling remote control and monitoring by a single operator, reducing the risk of misprints and costly product recalls.

Best for: cleanroom environments and lower to medium-speed lines, where hygiene, flexibility and print quality are critical.

LEIBINGER Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers offer robust, high-speed coding for aluminium foil lids, even in the toughest environments. CIJ excels on curved, or irregular surfaces, delivering fast-drying codes that adhere reliably to foil.

With LEIBINGER’s self-sealing printhead technology, these systems run for long periods with minimal intervention,  making them ideal for high-throughput lines where downtime simply isn’t an option.

Best for: high-speed production and demanding conditions, where durability and uptime are non-negotiable.