Date Coding Machine India | Automatic Date Printing Solutions for Manufacturing

Date coding machines have transformed manufacturing operations across industries — delivering precise, automated printing of dates, batch codes, and traceability data at production line speed. Unlike manual date stamping — which is slow and prone to errors — automatic date coding machines print variable data consistently on every unit.

Integrating an automatic date coding machine into the production line eliminates manual date stamping, reduces coding errors, and improves line speed. Videojet CIJ printers connect directly to PLCs and conveyors; TTO systems integrate with VFFS and HFFS packaging machines — enabling zero-stoppage date printing across all packaging formats.

Videojet date coding machines support all date formats required for the Indian market — DD/MM/YY, MM/YY, DD-MON-YY, Julian date, and custom formats. Operators can update date data centrally using CLARiSUITE software, eliminating manual format changes across multiple printers on the same line. Furthermore, it can be used to print on various packaging materials with different shapes & size, ensuring compatibility without compromising on quality or efficiency.

Videojet date coding machines are designed to meet Indian regulatory requirements — FSSAI for food and beverage, CDSCO under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act for pharmaceuticals, and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 for FMCG. Clear, legible date codes enable end-to-end supply chain traceability, support targeted product recalls, and protect consumers from expired products.

What does an automatic date coding machine print?

• Manufacturing date (MFD) — in DD/MM/YY, DD-MON-YY, MM/YY, and Julian formats
• Expiry date and best-before date — mandatory under FSSAI and Drugs & Cosmetics Act
• Batch number and lot code — for supply chain traceability and targeted product recalls
• MRP (Maximum Retail Price) — mandatory under Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
• Barcodes and QR codes — 1D EAN/UPC and 2D DataMatrix for GS1 compliance and serialisation
• Serial numbers and shift codes — for pharma serialisation and production traceability

Types of Date Coding Machines

Inkjet Date Coding Machine: Videojet CIJ date coding machines are the most widely used date printing solution in India — printing MFD dates, expiry dates, batch codes, and MRP on glass, PET bottles, plastic, and FMCG packaging at high production line speeds. Non-contact printing makes CIJ ideal for curved, wet, or delicate substrates.

Laser Date Coding Machine: Videojet laser date coding machines etch permanent, smudge-proof MFD dates, expiry dates, and batch codes directly onto packaging — with zero ink or ribbon consumable cost. Preferred for aluminium cans, glass bottles, pharmaceutical packaging, and any application where tamper-proof, permanent date marking is required.

TTO Date Coding Machine: Videojet TTO date coding machines deliver high-resolution MFD and expiry date printing on flexible packaging films, pouches, sachets, and labels — the preferred solution for FMCG and food manufacturers running VFFS and HFFS flexible packaging lines in India.

Why manufacturers across India choose Videojet for date coding

• Widest technology range: CIJ, laser, and TTO date coding machines — one partner for every substrate and production environment
• 170+ service engineers across India: Guaranteed response times across all major FMCG, food, beverage, and pharma manufacturing hubs
• India compliance support: Pre-validated date format templates for FSSAI, CDSCO, and Legal Metrology requirements — ready to deploy
• 400,000+ installations globally: 45+ years of industrial date coding expertise trusted by leading Indian manufacturers

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