Coding and Marking in the Rubber and Tyre Industry: Meeting the Demands of a Tough Environment
CONTROL PRINT LIMITED | MAY 30, 2025
In the rubber and tyre industry, coding and marking systems are more than just operational add-ons — they are critical tools for product identification, traceability, regulatory compliance, and brand protection. From marking rubber hoses to balancing tyres, the right coding system can significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality control, and end-user confidence.
A Challenging Environment Demands Robust Solutions
Rubber and tyre manufacturing facilities are hot, dusty, and fast-paced, with production lines running continuously. Any coding and marking solution used in such environments must be rugged, reliable, and built to perform under pressure. Additionally, rubber products — especially those with dark surfaces — require specially formulated pigmented inks to ensure legible, long-lasting codes that can resist fading or smudging during processing and use.
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Key Applications in Rubber and Tyre Coding
- Rubber Hoses
Rubber hoses must be coded not just for traceability, but also for branding. Typical printed information includes:
- Company logo and name
- Batch and lot numbers
- Product specifications
Control Print offers a wide selection of pigmented, heavy-duty inks that deliver excellent contrast on dark rubber surfaces. For pre-vulcanization marking, we also provide superspeciality high-temperature pigmented inks that survive the vulcanization process.
- Tyre Treads, Rubber Sheets, and Tubes
Printing on tyre treads and forming sheets is particularly demanding due to:
- High heat during extrusion
- Aggressive gases emitted by hot rubber
- The need for ink and printhead resistance to chemical exposure
Control Print is India’s only company with an ink specifically engineered to perform reliably in these extreme conditions.
- Tyre Balancing
In tyre balancing applications, precision marking is essential for identifying the tyre’s high point. This requires:
- Seamless integration with production lines
- An automated handling system to rotate and align the tyre with the printhead
- Ink formulations that ensure clear visibility on black rubber
Control Print has successfully delivered fully integrated balancing and marking systems across the Indian tyre industry.
- Direct Tyre Marking and Tyre Packaging
A printed logo and brand name on tyres boosts visibility and helps differentiate your product in a competitive market. With our high-contrast pigmented inks, variable data like barcodes or QR codes can also be printed directly on tyres or on their packaging materials.
Recommended Solution: Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ)
For most rubber and tyre applications, CIJ printers are the ideal choice due to their speed, durability, and flexibility.
Key Benefits of CIJ Printers for the Rubber Industry:
- Non-contact printing: Ideal for irregular and curved surfaces like hoses and tyres
- High-speed printing: Supports fast-moving production lines
- Pigmented ink compatibility: Easily handles pigmented inks for dark substrates
- Built for industrial conditions: Resistant to dust, heat, and chemical exposure
- Minimal maintenance downtime: Designed for 24/7 operations with minimal intervention
- Variable data printing: Capable of printing alphanumeric codes, barcodes, logos, and more
Why Choose Control Print?
As the only integrated coding and marking solutions provider in India, Control Print delivers locally manufactured, tailor-made systems that meet the exact needs of the rubber and tyre industry. From robust printers to speciality inks and custom integration, we offer complete solutions that help you stay compliant, traceable, and ahead of your competition.
Want to learn more? Reach out to us to discover how Control Print’s CIJ solutions can optimise your rubber and tyre production lines.