The Importance of High-Quality Industrial Labels
Industrial labels are commonplace in many industries, from retail and department stores to food processing plants and manufacturing warehouses. Industrial tags are used to identify products and goods and offer textual information about the use, potential risks, and environmental conditions needed for the product to retain its structural integrity – such as humidity, necessary temperature, or chemical resistance. In essence, this information keeps everyone safe and ensures that the items get to where they need to be without hassle. If product integrity is to be retained, quality labels are required. These labels offer a wealth of information, including:
- Product type
- Environmental requirements
- Potential dangers and contaminants
- Safety information
- Quantity information
- Storage stipulations
So, what are some of the main considerations when it comes to industrial labels? To do their job effectively, these labels need to be durable. They need to be legible for the long-term, with many being exposed to challenging environments. Top qualities of premium industrial labels, like those printed by Teraoka’s industrial labelling machines, include:
- Long-term legibility: Labels often need to retain the information for many months or perhaps even years in warehousing situations. Labels thus need to be robust as fading barcodes (and lost information) can result in dangerous consequences. For example, this information should be evident and readable if a product is flammable or unable to endure temperatures above a certain degree. If the label fades and the safety information disappears, potential hazards, such as a fire, could result.
- Strong adhesive: While the label ink is paramount, so is its adhesive properties. If the adhesive abilities are not adequate, labels could easily peel away, leaving products vulnerable to potential environmental hazards. Since many products have uneven surfaces or are covered in powder coats, adhesion can be difficult. This is why you need quality products built with durability in mind.
- Temperature resistant: Industrial tags also need to be environmentally sound and thus able to withstand various temperatures and harsh conditions.
Happily, label printing technology has expanded and adapted over the years. Thanks to innovative advances in printing, ink ribbons come with various premium features such as heat resistance, solvent resistance, and scratch-resistant. As technology advances, so do conversations about smarter labelling solutions and more environmentally sustainable options.
Two of our top label printers are:
Honeywell PC43: This desktop labelling machine is perfect for retail and industrial settings, offering three configurations, easy installation, flexible upgrades and accessories, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection.
Honeywell PM43: Well suited to a range of applications, this model is perfect for industrial and retail applications, particularly in the warehousing and distribution sectors. Both the PM43 and the PM43c come with a colour touch screen and an easy-to-navigate universal interface. Top features include no-touch configuration capabilities, Wi-Fi certification, precision printing, and more.
We also sell premium thermal transfer ribbons (available in various lengths and sizes) and quality labels. We stock high-grade Ricoh thermal paper – the leading European supplier – and the paper is characterised by its durability and front and back protective barrier. The paper can also withstand harsh temperatures, such as freezer conditions and is resistant to UV light.
In the event that labels are needed for more than just warehousing settings, we stock a full range of attractive full-colour promotional tags.
Explore Teraoka and Our Vast Range of Retail and Industrial Equipment
With over 30 years in the weighing and automation industry for retail and industrial sectors, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to our name. We pride ourselves on quality equipment and consumables and expert knowledge on everything relating to labelling and automation.
Our highly skilled technical team are always on hand when it comes to service and maintenance, ensuring that all machines are well supported. With our headquarters in Johannesburg, 11 outlets across South Africa, and a further 16 across the continent in locations such as Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, and Namibia, we are a key player in many retail and industrial sectors across the continent. Whatever your labelling, automation, or weighing needs, Teraoka have you covered. Give us a call on 011 6134291 or send us an email at info@teraoka.co.za. We will happily advise on what products you need.