Can Softgels Be Laser Marked?

Reasons and Methods to Identify Softgels

A Safe and Efficient Alternative

Our customers are often surprised to learn that soft gelatin capsules are durable enough to be laser marked. In fact, laser marking is a safe and efficient alternative to ink printing that makes softgels stand out with a high quality, tamper-proof mark while minimizing operational costs and maintenance.

Identification for Softgels and Oral Solid Dosage Forms

Benefits of Marking

Branding – Differentiate from the competition
Identification – Improve safety and traceability
Compliance – Adhere to regulation

How to Mark

Ink Printing – Traditional and colorful way to print on products
Laser Marking – CO2, UV & Green Laser options. Fast and efficient marking for a variety of surface types

Let’s Rethink Ink Printing

Edible ink rotogravure printing methods have long been the standard for printing on consumable products. However, for some products, laser marking has significant benefits when compared to ink printing.

Benefits of Laser Marking

High Quality – Sharp, clean and permanent indelible mark
Reduced Operational Cost – Less clean up, maintenance and operator involvement
Flexibility – The size of the mark, or the mark itself, can easily be changed in the recipe
Durability – Mark on any surface

make your mark with ackley

Softgel Laser Marking Machines

Output Rates from 50,000 to 400,000 / hour

Available with Two Types of Lasers for Softgels

To find out which one is right for your product, talk to our sales team.

CO2 capsule sample of laser marking for pharmaceutical industry products

Fast & powerful laser etching for a variety of surfaces

Precise & high-contrast marks for light colored surfaces

Seamless Laser Marking

Optional Feature for Softgels

Ackley’s patented technology orients each capsule so the logo or identification is laser marked on the top of the soft gelatin capsule—and never touches the seam. This optional feature is now available on Ackley laser marking machines.

Key Benefits:

Prevents false rejects
Improves brand & identification consistency and visibility
Cost savings through fewer wasted products
Advanced inspection capabilities

Proven Experience. Superior Engineering. Cutting-edge Innovation.

Ackley Machine Corporation is the leader in pharmaceutical tablet printing, laser writing, laser drilling and vision inspection machinery. The unrivaled quality of our machines comes from a combination of precision engineering, deep technical and application knowledge, and cutting-edge innovation. That is why Global Fortune 100 & 500 companies trust their brands to our machines. When you want the best, look no further than Ackley.

Are Your Softgels Right for Laser Marking?

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