Laser engraving in food-approved plastic materials

What is laser engraving?

Laser engraving involves the laser beam removing a portion of the surface coating, thereby creating a design in the underlying material.

A laser engraver operates similarly to a printer. The primary difference is that while a laser printer adds colors, a laser engraver removes a thin layer of the material's surface. This leaves behind a durable texture that is particularly suitable for marking.

The engraving is approximately 0.1 mm deep and cannot be removed unless the entire surface is sanded or worn away. This makes laser engraving suitable for various forms of identification, such as labeling, barcodes, item numbers, batch numbers, etc.

Four machine parts made of POM, PTFE and PVDF for a water cleaning syste

Engraving in Food-Approved Plastics

Laser engraving is ideal for marking food-approved plastic materials, such as POM, HDPE, and PEEK, as the engraving process does not add anything to the material.

This means that the marking is superficial and does not penetrate the material, making it perfect for creating more hygienic designs.

As a result, it is often used for identification marking of batch numbers for tracking from product or item numbers for production. It can also facilitate easy replacements of spare parts.

A black turned machine part with laser engraved numbers.

Engraving for
identification

The initial costs of laser engraving are low. There are no expenses for film work and fixtures, making it economically viable to laser engrave in batches starting from just one piece and beyond.

As a result, it is often used for logo marking, type marking, ID marking, and instructional labels.

Engraving for
identification

The initial costs of laser engraving are low. There are no expenses for film work and fixtures, making it economically viable to laser engrave in batches starting from just one piece and beyond.

As a result, it is often used for logo marking, type marking, ID marking, and instructional labels.

Laser engraving can be used to identify part numbers.

Laser engraving at Induflex

We offer high-precision laser engraving with clear contrast on both black and white POM materials.

The engraving on black POM appears white, while the engraving on white POM takes on a gray tone. This ensures that the engraving is easily readable, even for smaller engravings.

The laser engraving area measures 130 x 130 mm but can be divided for larger areas if needed. Additionally, we can also engrave on curved surfaces.

Machine part in black POM with laser engraved text

Questions and answers

We primarily engrave in the following materials:
- POM (both black and white)
- PEEK
- PET-P
If you would like to receive a non-binding quote or place an order, simply send an email to induflex@induflex.dk.

Please attach a drawing of your item in STEP format, along with a PDF if possible.

You are also welcome to call us at +45 9837 1988 or fill out the contact form below, and we will ensure that the right employee contacts you.

We will send you a quote with a price before we start producing your order, unless we agree otherwise.

Have any questions?

We are always ready to help you find the right solution for your project, regardless of the size of the task. Contact us today and receive a non-binding quote for your inquiry within 24 hours.