Domino F Series Fibre Laser

Mark a permanent, tamper-evident code straight into the surface of metal, plastic and coated packaging. No ink, no ribbon, no consumables to reorder.

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A code that cannot be wiped off

Some products demand a code that lasts the life of the pack: a beverage can that travels through wet, cold and abrasive handling; a cosmetic or pharmaceutical pack where a smudged date is a compliance problem; a component that must stay traceable for years. The Domino F-Series fibre laser marks the code into the surface itself, so it cannot rub off, wash off or be tampered with. There is no ink and no ribbon, which means no consumable spend and no drying time.

A fibre laser produces a fine, high-intensity beam that is steered across the product at high speed to etch or colour-change the surface. On aluminium, the result is a crisp permanent mark; on many plastics and coated boards, the laser produces a high-contrast code without breaking the substrate. Because there are no inks or solvents, the F-Series is well suited to clean environments and to producers who want to remove consumables from their coding line altogether.

The F-Series spans several power levels, from compact 20 W units for cartons and labels up to high-power, high-speed lasers built for beverage canning lines. Where a laser is not the right answer — for example on absorbent corrugate where direct inkjet is more economical — the Domino Cx-Series may suit better. Sirap helps you choose between them honestly.

Technical specifications

The F-Series is a range. The figures below compare the main models so you can see where each fits. Final selection depends on substrate, code content and line speed, which Sirap confirms during the site survey.

Specifications taken from the Domino F-Series datasheets. Power, marking speed and substrate suitability depend on the model, lens and configuration selected for your application. A fibre laser is Class 4; a beam-safe enclosure or guarding is required, which Sirap specifies as part of the installation.

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What is in scope from Sirap

Sirap has been Malta’s Preier IT partner since 1981. A laser installation involves more than the marking unit, and our scope reflects that:

• Application and substrate trial — we confirm the laser produces an acceptable, legible mark on your actual material before you commit.
• Site survey and safety integration — beam enclosure, guarding and interlocks specified so the installation meets laser-safety requirements for your line.
• Installation and commissioning — mounting, focus and message setup built to your date, batch and GS1 formats.
• Operator and maintenance training — including optional Maltese-language operator training and safe-operation guidance for your floor team.
• Ongoing support — preventive maintenance and engineer callout from a team based here in Malta. With no inks or ribbons, running support is mainly servicing and optics care.

Often paired with

• Domino Cx-Series Direct Case & Pallet Printer — for coding the outer cases and pallets once primary packs are laser-marked.
• Domino Vx-Series Thermal Transfer Overprinter — where flexible film on the same site needs a printed rather than laser-marked code.
• Laser fume extraction (DPX-Series) — marking some plastics and coated materials generates fume that should be extracted at source.

Could this be grant-funded?

A fibre laser removes inks, solvents and ribbons from your coding line entirely, which gives a clean sustainability and waste-reduction story, and the move from analogue coders to a digital laser supports a digitalisation case. That makes the F-Series a strong candidate for Malta Enterprise schemes such as the Smart & Sustainable Investment Grant and Invest – Initial Investment Projects. To see which scheme suits your project and what the application needs, read our funding guide and see if your project qualifies, or talk to a Sirap engineer.

Frequently asked questions

What materials can a fibre laser mark?
Fibre lasers excel on metals such as aluminium beverage cans and on many plastics and coated boards, producing a permanent etch or high-contrast colour change. Suitability depends on the exact material, so Sirap runs a sample trial on your substrate before recommending a model.

Is the code really permanent?
Yes. Because the laser alters the surface itself rather than depositing ink, the mark cannot be wiped, washed or rubbed off, which makes it tamper-evident and well suited to date and traceability codes.

Which model do I need?
The 20 W F220i/F230i suit cartons, labels and general coding; the 50 W F520i handles faster lines and a wider range of substrates; the high-power F720i is built for high-speed beverage canning at very high throughput. Sirap matches the power and lens to your substrate, code and line speed during the survey.

Are there any consumables?
No ink and no ribbon. That removes consumable reordering and storage from your coding line. Ongoing cost is mainly servicing and optics care.

What about laser safety?
A fibre laser is Class 4, so the beam must be fully enclosed or guarded with interlocks. Sirap specifies the appropriate beam-safe enclosure and safety integration as part of the installation, and trains your operators in safe use.

Will marking plastics produce fume?
Marking some plastics and coated materials can release fume that should be extracted at source. Where needed, Sirap pairs the laser with a Domino DPX-Series fume extraction unit, sized to the application.

Can it print GS1 and QR codes?
Yes. The F-Series marks text, dates, 1D and 2D barcodes, GS1 codes and QR powered by GS1. Mark quality should be verified against your customers’ scanning requirements during commissioning.

Talk to a Sirap engineer

Tell us your substrate, the code you need and your line speed, and we will run a sample trial and recommend the right F-Series model and safety setup. No pressure, no jargon, just an engineer who installs these systems in Malta.

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