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WIN Cosmetic in Flörsheim-Dals- heim near Worms is one of five produc- tion locations in Germany belonging to the Dalli Group. The latter is itself the brand manufacturer of the private brands. In the Flörsheim-Dalsheim plant alone – one of the most modern production sites in Europe – more than 40 million products are manufactured around the clock using fully automated processes. The research and develop- ment department is also based there. 36 COSSMA 5I2015 PRODUCTION PACKAGING WIN Cosmetic decides on the marking technology to be used on the basis of the specific product features. The most important criterion is that as cosmetic products often contain substances that could dissolve inkjet markings over time, for an increasing number of prod- ucts the labelling is applied by laser to make sure that it won’t come off. High coding speed In its laser marking process, the company uses the e-SolarMark 30-Watt system from Bluhm. This is suitable for many surfaces – glass, PET or other plastics. It has a coding speed of up to 1,000 characters per second. In the sun cream bottling station, for instance, a continuous stream of up to 100 bottles per minute must have the batch number and best-before date labelled on their base. The text con- tents for labelling (graphical informa- tion such as barcodes or logos would also be possible) are transferred to the PC controller via USB, serial or Ether- net interface. Robust processing and eco- nomic operation reduce costs With the laser source having a life expectancy of 30,000 hours the robust- ly designed e-SolarMark CO2 laser coder has a long service life. In addi- tion, it is designed for use under the most difficult conditions. The device is protected against build-up of dust in- side as well as against water in droplet or spray form, thereby meeting IP54 requirements. The lens uses a special protective glass. In the marking unit Versatile labelling Laser coders combined with inkjet technology Laser marking is a suitable process for many surfaces – glass, PET or other plastics. With its high coding speed, its long service life, and low operating costs, the Bluhm’s laser coder is a cost-efficient coding solution that offers versatile laser engraving options. Combined with several generations of long-life, low-maintenance inkjet printers, WIN Cosmetic makes sure that German discounters are kept supplied with more than 40 million personal care and household products per year. In the sun cream bottling station, up to 100 bottles per minute have the batch number and best-before date labelled on their base photos:BluhmSysteme P roduction runs around the clock at WIN Cosmetic in Flörsheim- Dalsheim in Germany. The pro- duction lines stand idle for only 15 days a year. These are the production lines that ensure that leading German discounters are kept supplied with cos- metics and care products, domestic cleaners, washing up liquids and wash- ing powders, and quite a bit more be- sides. All the lines have to be totally re- liable and fault-free in operation, and outages should practically never occur. In addition, they should be cost-effi- cient in operation. For many years now, WIN Cosmetic has been working with continuous inkjet and laser marking technology from Bluhm Systeme. The products of this full-service marking provider stand for economy, cost-effi- ciency and cutting edge technology. About Bluhm Systeme Bluhm Systeme is an all-round supplier, serving all industry sectors, of system solutions for industrial marking. Founded in 1968, the company is part of the international Bluhm Weber Group, based in Rheinbreitbach, Germany. The alliance of companies specialises in manufacturing, servicing and marketing. In Europe alone, its coding and labelling technolo- gy is sold through seven subsidiaries, and via 56 business partners throughout the world. Last year, the BluhmWeber Group, with a total workforce of around 450, achieved turnover in excess of EUR 100 million. COS1505_36_Bluhm_COS1305_28_Cosmoprof_GB 27.04.15 07:41 Seite 36 COS1505_36_Bluhm_COS1305_28_Cosmoprof_GB 27.04.1507:41 Seite 36