Smudge-proof coding on film
Our inkjet printers use special plastic film inks that are fast-drying, highly adhesive and ideal for thin, flexible plastic packaging. They are also certified for food packaging.
Coding or labeling?
We help you choose the right technology
Film surfaces are often marked in the form of film packaging. As plastic films, composite and monofilms or laser films, they are highly versatile and are used in a range of industries. They protect food, sensitive electronic components, bulky building materials and entire pallets from dust, dirt and damage. Our marking systems reliably label and code flexible plastic packaging such as bags and pouches, tubular and barrier films, film labels, shrink and stretch films for pallets, sealing films and air bubble films. Labels adhere particularly well to films and are suitable for products, packaging and pallets. Our inkjet printers also achieve high-quality results, applying variable texts without contact.
Labeling secondary packaging
Our labeling systems reliably apply barcode labels to goods packed in film and ensures smooth logistical processes.
Print and apply individual labels
Our labeling systems print variable information on labels before they are automaticaly applied to your film packaging in the next step.
GS1-compliant pallet labeling
Use our pallet labelers to mark your shrink-wrapped pallets with shipping information or warnings on up to three sides – upright, crosswise or diagonally – at just one packing station.
Customer stories
Labelling in Switzerland's largest bakery
Coop
Coop is known far beyond the borders of Switzerland. The retailer has the densest network of sales outlets in Switzerland. The distribution centre in Schafisheim is home to Switzerland's largest bakery. From here, the branches are supplied with fresh bread every day. Marking systems from Bluhm Weber Group guarantee the… Read Case Study
Label print dispenser for fully automatic packaging system
Beck packing machines
Beck Packautomaten GmbH & Co. KG, based in Frickenhausen near Stuttgart, specialises in the fully automatic packaging of a wide variety of products in film and paper. To make its packaging systems even more user-friendly and sustainable, Beck Packautomaten has now developed a new machine concept. An important component is… Read Case Study
GS1-compliant pallet labelling at -10 degrees Celsius
Eisbär Eis
Eisbär Eis GmbH was founded in Plummendorf in 1992. Its customer base quickly expanded from regional buyers to national and later European food retailers. Today, over 18 million litres of ice cream are produced here every year. Despite its expansion, Eisbär is still family-owned. Just like its supplier of marking… Read Case Study
GS1-compliant pallet labelling
ALPLA
ALPLA stands for ‘Alpenplastik’ (Alpine Plastics). The company was founded in Austria in 1955 and became known throughout the industry for its specially developed ‘Alplamat’ injection moulding machine. Today, the group has 180 sites worldwide. In Berlin alone, 180 employees work around the clock to produce more than 1.3 million… Read Case Study
Reliable printing despite potato dust
Tolls potato trade
Since 1890, Tolls Kartoffelhandel GmbH & Co. KG in Willich has been causing a stir in the potato processing industry – a challenge for marking technology. Tolls uses the Markoprint X2JET plus Touch printer to apply text information for product traceability. Logos for specific certifications or quality seals can also… Read Case Study
Industrial marking solutions
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Direct printing
Coding systems
- Fast and high-resolution coding
- Economical to purchase and to operate
- Compact size and robust construction
Print and apply
Labeling systems
- Efficient, robust, user-friendly
- High level of modularity for all applications
- Integrate into all environments and systems
Complementary
Labels, ribbons, inks
- Self-adhesive labels from our own production
- High-quality ribbons for label printers
- Top performance inkjet print head cartridges
Our expertise is your benefit
Your reliable partner
Weber Marking Systems is a leading full-service provider of industrial marking technologies. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we develop cutting-edge labeling and coding systems that meet the requirements of our customers in every industry sector. Our international sales network guarantees excellent world-wide support and service. No matter what challenges your application presents: We have the necessary experience to work with you to find the optimum solution.
- Your personal consultant will listen to you and explain the possibilities.
- We will develop the perfect solution for your application.
- Our international service network is always there to support you.
- You can rely on high-quality products made in Germany.
- Get all systems, consumables and services directly from a single source.
Types of flexible packaging
Plastic films (PE films) are made of very thin plastic and are a common packaging material. They are used as primary and secondary packaging in the form of film bags, plastic bags and sacks. Film is also used to wrap pallets for transport. Films protect products and packaging from external influences during transport and storage. They keep dirt, germs, UV light and moisture out.
Plastic films are often made of polyolefins such as high-density (HDPE) and low-density (LDPE) polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). Depending on their composition, they differ in terms of their elasticity, tear resistance, material thickness, impermeability, elasticity and transparency.
PE films are highly suitable for labeling with ink, laser and labels. They can also be used to present the contents attractively, are easy to portion and can be stored in a space-saving manner. That is why they are not only very popular in the food industry. Films are also used for packaging in the construction and automotive industries and in all other areas of industry.
Film types for different applications
Depending on the application and property, a distinction is typically made between:
- Tubular film / half-tubular film
- Stretch film
- Shrink film / packaging film / fine shrink film
- Barrier film / barrier layer film
- Composite film
- Laser film
- Bubble wrap
- Film labels
Types of film according to production process
Blown film gets its name from the way it is made. It is a film made of thermoplastic materials that are manufactured using a blown film extrusion line. Blown films are mostly made of polyethylene.