The use of special UV-readable ink
from Linx Printing Technologies is
playing a key role in ensuring the
authenticity and full traceability of a
range of bottles produced by rigid
plastics packaging manufacturer
RPC Containers Llantrisant.

RPC Llantrisant manufactures
the bottles in eight sizes from 25 to
200ml. Linx Clear UV-readable ink
1121 is then used to code both the
bottles and their caps inline using
Linx 4900 continuous ink jet
printers. The code includes a batch
number, date and time, and the
line on which the bottle was
produced.

It acts as a covert security feature
which, in the event of any problem
or quality issue, enables the complete
pack to be traced back through the
entire filling, supply and
manufacturing chain. The Linx 4900
was selected for its speed, reliability,
and portability.