the airbox ensures constant overpres- sure, preventing condensation. Thanks to the limited amount of maintenance it requires, the operating costs of this marking system are low. What is more, no additional consum- able materials are needed for the laser marking process. As at WIN Cosmetic, the best-before date and batch number are engraved on the plastic surfaces.. The laserbeam causes an indentation on the product surface which can be felt with the finger. There are other methods, with which e.g. the concen- trated laser light foams the material up and generates an embossed print ef- fect. A further variant of the laser mark- ing process causes colour changes in the material that is heated up by the laser. In the case of laser engraving, mate- rial is burnt away and is generally vac- uumed off. An automated extraction system with start/stop controller en- sures that the process is cost-efficient and at the same time a contribution to the environment. It only comes on once the laser is actually in operation. The automated system also signals when filters need replacing. Long-life, low-maintenance inkjet printers As well as the laser coders, WIN Cosmetic uses several generations of continuous rapid inkjet printers from Bluhm Systeme. The latest addition to this family is currently the Linx 7900 which is even available with IP65 pro- tection. With font sizes from 1.1 to 13.8 millimetres (depending on the print head used) and feed conveyor speeds of up to 8.4 metres per second, it is suitable for countless uses. Four lines of text or graphics contents can be printed at once, and the printer memo- ry can hold up to 1000 pre-configured texts. For new users the intuitive colour display comes in handy. Maintaining the inkjet printer is just as easy as using it. Messages appear on the display when ink or solvent needs to be added. On some of the printers at WIN Cosmetic, the ink is al- so changed in order to alter the print colour. On dark surfaces, for instance, the codes are applied in yellow. The SureFill system ensures that no wrong fluids can be added. The display will show a message when the filters need to be changed. Unlike some other de- vices on the market, Linx printers keep on working despite the maintenance notifications that are displayed. The machine operator can therefore choose the best time for the filter change without feeling under pressure. Not much maintenance is needed for this printer. The operators can deal with just about everything themselves. Win Cosmetic had their staff trained directly at the Bluhm training centre so that they can react to any eventuality. In more out-of-the-ordinary technical service cases, Bluhm is generally quick to provide help and it comes in handy that often individual components can be replaced instead of full modules. Additional information can be found on the Internet – see Internet panel w w w . l u t z - p a c k a g i n g . d e Lutz GmbH & Co. KG Am Stammholz 11 · 97877 Wertheim / Germany Phone (+49 93 42) 96 07-0 · Fax (+49 93 42) 96 07-20 e-mail: info@lutz-packaging.de Luxurious ampoules packaging for the cosmetics industry If the substances are of highest quality, the packaging should be ambitious as well. An extra- ordinary customized printing of our ampoules, made of clear and amber glass, again improves visually the contents of your ampoules. The use of special designed trays for e.g. the bathroom guarantees an optimum storage and protection of your luxurious ampoules. We are at your service for any assistance you may need for your individual packing solutions. Please visit us: 10-11 June 2015, Munich Hall 4, Booth E14 Kurt Hoppen Authorised Signatory and Member of the Management Board, Bluhm Systeme Rheinbreitbach, Germany info@bluhmsysteme.com www.bluhmsysteme.com www.bluhmwebergroup.com With the best-before date and batch number engraved on the plastic surface, the specifications can be felt with the fingertip Additional information can be found at www.cossma.com/qr00015 or you can just scan the QR code! Your access codes for May: User name: cossma5 Password: active DownloadsDownloads COS1505_36_Bluhm_COS1305_28_Cosmoprof_GB 27.04.15 07:42 Seite 37 Phone (+499342) 9607-0 · Fax (+499342) 9607-20 COS1505_36_Bluhm_COS1305_28_Cosmoprof_GB 27.04.1507:42 Seite 37