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MI Inkjet For Steel and Plate

Pannier’s Line Marking Machines are designed to perform in the harshest steel mill and processing line conditions, ensuring clear, consistent product identification with every mark.

Precision Marking Solutions That Endure.

In steel production, clear and durable marking is essential for traceability, inventory control, and efficient operations. Whether you’re running a plate mill or a CTL line, you need line marking systems that are:

  • Legible – large characters, visible from a distance, bold font
  • Fast-drying – with removable or permanent ink options
  • Reliable – created to minimize downtime and avoid maintenance nightmares
  • User-friendly – operators can easily input and edit information without technical frustration

With over a century of experience in steel marking, Pannier offers rugged industrial inkjet printers and expert support to help you keep production moving and identification clear.

Marks your way:
when and where you need them

Print directly onto metal products with high-visibility characters, using fast-drying inks that hold up in harsh environments.

Pannier offers offers rugged, modular inkjet systems tailored to your line marking needs.

  • Easily integrated with your existing equipment and data systems
  • Supports one or multiple lines of print across product widths
  • Printheads and components built for easy maintenance and long-term reliability
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Bold, fast, durable DOD Ink jet marking

Drop-on-Demand (DOD) inkjet systems are large-character industrial printers designed for high-visibility, high-speed marking in demanding environments. These systems, used in steel production, metal processing, rubber, and other heavy industries, deliver bold, stencil-like marks for traceability, inventory control, and compliance.

Their modular design, cleanable print heads, and rugged components ensure reliable operation, minimal downtime, and easy maintenance, making them ideal for continuous production lines.

modular components for flexibility and ease of maintenance

Modular

Components are easy to replace, maintain, and upgrade, maximizing production uptime.

bold character printing

Bold Marks

Easily identify industrial products with high-visibility marking printed in black or brightly colored inks.

fast printing on high speed production lines

High Speed

Print text, bar codes, and logos on high speed production lines. Systems automatically adjust to variable line speeds.

industrial systems

Industrial Build

Durable printers are designed for continuous use in factory settings.

inks and paints for metals

fast-drying, specialized inks

Pannier offers a variety of industrial inks designed specifically for inkjet systems in steel mills and metal fabrication plants

Ink Options:

  • High-adhesion inks that cling to rough or rusty surfaces
  • Washable inks for varying permanence
  • Inks that print through cutting fluid or oil films without issue or mess
  • Bright white and bold black ink formulas to contrast on any surface 

Our team can help you decide the right formula based on your specific application: hot steel, indoor vs. outdoor exposure, and whether the mark needs to be temporary or permanent.

Let Us Help You Build The Right System

With a modular design and a wide range of accessories, our DOD inkjet printers can be configured to meet your exact layout, marking needs, and environmental challenges.

Available Accessories:

  • Detachable print heads for easy cleaning and reduced downtime
  • Intuitive controller with a robust, industrial-grade design
  • Mounting brackets for secure system integration
  • Product sensors for precise mark placement
  • Print head shields to prevent damage

We’ll help you select the right hardware and accessories to ensure reliable performance and long-term protection on your line.

components of a dye-based DOD ink jet system including print heads, ink supply, and controller

Configuration and Training

Getting the right equipment is just the beginning; what sets us apart is how closely we work with you to get it running right. From hands-on system configuration to in-plant training and turnkey setup, we’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth launch and long-term success.

Services Include:

  • System Configuration: Assistance in designing systems that accommodate varying material widths, multiple print lines, and integration with existing data systems.
  • Training and Service Technicians: In-plant training sessions will equip your team with the knowledge to operate and maintain the systems effectively.
  • Turnkey Delivery: Pre-programming of labels and provision of all necessary integration hardware for seamless startup.
  • Accessories: Spare nozzles, self-serving cleaning systems for preventative maintenance
System installation and commissioning services.

Understanding the critical nature of uptime in industrial operations, Pannier provides prompt and reliable service and repair options to keep your marking systems running efficiently.

REPAIRS

Support Features:

Our inkjet systems are designed for easy maintenance, starting with self-cleaning, detachable print heads that can be quickly swapped out on-site. For more in-depth service, components can be sent to our facility for fast expert repair, or our technicians can come directly to your plant for hands-on maintenance and support. No matter the issue, you’re never on your own. We offer constant phone access to our technical team, along with a full library of online training and troubleshooting resources to keep your operation running smoothly.

Support Features:

  • Fast Turnaround: Our technicians are trained to diagnose and repair issues swiftly, minimizing production interruptions.
  • Expert Technicians: Highly trained professionals with advanced tools to handle complex repairs.
  • Comprehensive Support: Access to phone support from our technicians and software integration teams for immediate assistance.
  • Online Resources: Immediate access to technical resources, manuals, and troubleshooting guides on our website.
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