FLYING · ON-THE-FLY · PRODUCT LINE
Flying Laser Marking Machines
Flying laser marking machines integrate straight into your production line, marking each product as it moves — no stopping, no slowing the conveyor. A sensor and encoder lock onto your line speed, placing every code in the same spot at high speed.
Marks are permanent — dates, lot and batch numbers, barcodes, QR, and logos — with no ink and no consumables. Fiber marks metal, CO2 marks packaging, UV marks heat-sensitive plastics.
CE certified · Inline production-line coding · Built for 24/7 runs
3Machines
8,000 mm/sUp to
Metal · plastic& packaging
Flying lasers on production lines across these industries, in 40+ countries
Packaging Food & beverage Pharmaceutical Wire & cable · pipe Electronics
Syncs to your conveyorRotary encoder + photo sensor
No ink, no consumablesReplaces inkjet / CIJ coders
Built for 24/7 linesAir-cooled, low upkeep
THE CORE RANGE
Choose Your Flying Laser Marking Machine
Three flying lasers, one for each material family — fiber for metals, CO2 for non-metals, UV for heat-sensitive plastics. The right one comes down to what you mark.
Also called on-the-fly or production line laser marking machines, all three are high-speed coders. Compare the models below by material, speed, and price, then send us your product for a matched recommendation.
◆ Metal & Some Plastics HS-FLY60 / 100
Flying Fiber Laser Marking Machine
$4,000–$7,000 USD
- 60W / 100W · marking up to 8,000 mm/s
- Encoder + photo sensor sync
- Air-cooled, long-life fiber source
- Metal caps, crowns, closures & some plastics
Best for: metal products and some plastics on the line.
◆ Non-metal · Packaging HS-CLY40 / 60
Flying CO2 Laser Marking Machine
$3,800–$9,000 USD
- 40W / 60W RF galvo · up to 7,000 mm/s
- Air-cooled RF tube, ~20,000 h
- PET bottles, glass, paper, cartons, wood
- Date, lot & batch coding for packaging
Best for: non-metal and packaging lines — food, beverage, pharma.
◆ Heat-sensitive plastics HS-UV10
Flying UV Laser Marking Machine
$6,000–$9,000 USD
- “Cold” UV mark — no heat, no melting
- Ultra-high contrast on thin plastics
- PE / PET / HDPE caps, vials, films, glass, PCB
- Encoder + sensor sync for the line
Best for: delicate plastics and fine, high-contrast codes.
SEE IT IN ACTION
Production Line Laser Marking Machines — Coding at Line Speed
Watch a laser mark dates, lot numbers, and QR codes on products as they pass by — the belt never stops. See the speed, contrast, and placement for yourself.
Which Flying Laser is Right for Your Line?
All three sync to your conveyor. The choice comes down to the material you mark — pick your material below, then see full specs and pricing on each machine above.
APPLICATION
What a Flying Laser Marks on the Line
Permanent, in-line traceability — no ink, no labels, no stopping. The jobs our customers run most.
Running a line that isn’t listed? Tell us your product, material, and line speed — we’ll recommend the right flying laser and reply with a clear quote.
WHY HEATSIGN
Why Choose a HeatSign Flying Laser
Most lines replace one of two things with a flying laser: a continuous inkjet (CIJ) coder, or a premium laser coder. Inkjet is cheap up front but runs on solvent, clogs nozzles, and halts the line to clean; premium laser coders fix that but cost several times more.
HeatSign sits in between — permanent laser coding in fiber, CO2, or UV, at a fair price, with the setup help to sync it to your conveyor.
QUICK COMPARE
Fiber, CO2, or UV — Which Flying Laser?
Whether you need a flying fiber, flying CO2, or flying UV laser marking machine, all three keep up with the line. Match the wavelength to your material.
What you mark | Flying Fiber | CO2 | UV |
|---|---|---|---|
Metal (caps, parts) | Best | Coated only | OK |
Paper, cardboard, cartons | No | Best | Good |
Glass | No | Good | Best |
Thin / heat-sensitive plastics | Some | Some (can melt) | Best (cold) |
Wood | No | Best | Some |
Keeps up with the line | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Running cost | Low, no ink | Low, no ink | Low, no ink |
ANSWERS
Flying Laser Marking Machine FAQs
How does on-the-fly (flying) marking actually work?
A photoelectric sensor detects each product as it enters, and a rotary encoder reads your conveyor’s exact speed. The laser then marks every item in the same position while it moves — so the line never stops, even if belt speed varies.
How fast is a high-speed laser marking machine on a line?
Yes — these systems are designed for moving production lines. The sensor and encoder keep the mark aligned even as belt speed changes. Marking speed reaches up to about 8,000 mm/s, though the real figure depends on laser power, code size, and software settings. Tell us your line speed and code, and we size the power and scan head.
Fiber, CO2, or UV — which do I need?
Metal parts and caps: fiber. Paper, cardboard, PET bottles, glass, and wood: CO2. Thin or heat-sensitive plastics (PE, PET, HDPE), films, vials, and PCB: UV, because its cold mark won’t melt or warp them.
Will it replace my inkjet (CIJ) coder?
Yes. A laser marks permanently into or onto the surface — no ink, solvent, or ribbons, and no clogged nozzles or daily cleaning. You cut consumable cost and downtime, and the code can’t smudge or rub off.
How permanent is the mark, and can it be scanned for traceability?
The mark is fused into or onto the surface, so unlike ink it won’t smear, wash off, or fade. It produces sharp, scannable barcodes, QR, GS1, date, and lot codes that survive handling, washing, and storage.
Can it integrate with my conveyor and controls?
Yes. Each system ships with the encoder and sensor, and mounts over your existing conveyor. We help with placement, focus height, and triggering, and provide setup videos and remote support.
What does it cost, and what's the lead time?
The flying fiber runs about $4,000–7,000, the CO2 about $3,800–9,000, and the UV about $6,000–9,000, depending on power and options. Build time is around10 working days, then 6–9 days by air express. Tell us your line for a firm quote.