http://colorlabelsondemand.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-h-is-ghs-opportunity.html
To comply with the GHS mandate, the company had to find labels that could withstand cryogenic storage conditions; below -80 degrees. According to their in-plant coordinator for sealants, “during production, we flash freeze our products in alcohol baths at -50 degrees. Our labels need to withstand this process, continuing to adhere to our flip top cups.”
Initially, we tested our standard matte poly labels with adhesive rated
down to -40 degrees. Although we had
some success, we found these labels did not adhere well in production;
especially going through the flash freeze alcohol bath.
 |
| Standard Labels Coming Off in Cryogenic Storage Conditions |
Based on these results, we created inkjet coated cryogenic labels with
a service temperature range of -89 to +169 degrees F; and an application
temperature down to -20F. The aerospace manufacturer found these labels to work
well; and put them into production.
However, the company had another tough requirement; 1” wide
labels. With a 1.2” minimum print width,
the C3500 was the closest option.
However, the company preferred to print print these labels with their
C7500. According to coordinator, “we
found the rear feed and unwinder difficult to use with the narrow labels. We would preferred to use our C7500.”
However, the C7500 has a minimum print width of 1.81”; and a minimum
media of 1.91”. You may find this
earlier post on printing narrow labels of interest:
To use the C7500, we tried 2 UP labels; 2 labels side-by-side.
 |
| 2 Up Inkjet Labels |
According to coordinator, “The 2 UP labels created another issue; we
could not get our software to serialize the labels correctly. We needed to have 1” wide labels that were
made with adhesive that would withstand the very cold storage temperatures.”
To meet the company’s requirements, we create a new label; with 1” of
liner and 1” of label to meet the minimum print width requirements of the C7500
printer. And they print and look great!
 |
| 1" Wide Labels On C7500 |
I think the print quality is especially good. See the .5" of liner on either side.
 |
| 1" Wide Inkjet Labels |
Overall, it’s very satisfying to work with customers like our aerospace
customer; too bad I can't use their name. I especially like customers who are willing to work together with us to find solutions to that
meet all of their requirements. This is
especially true when it takes a few iterations to get the final solution just
right.
If you need cryogenic, narrow or any other type of specialty labels and
tags for print on-demand color, contact us.
We’ll try our best to meet your requirements as well.
Guy Mikel
855-962-7670
