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307->Turkish wire rod manufacturer goes for two-track solution
Turkey is a booming market. Local companies export a high percentage of their products and try to meet the requirements of the receiving countries. For wire rods this poses quite a challenge. The use of modern labeling solutions has not been possible up to now due to the high temperatures of up to 1100 °F. Since 2006, S+P have been offering an alternative to metal tags with their GRAPHIPLAST® 7377 material. Instead of rigid embossed metal tags, flexible, printable data carriers and barcodes are being used. As an economical option, two different products can be used: in areas where the maximum temperature is up to 600 °F, GRAPHIPLAST® 75250 is used as a proven and cost-saving solution. The combination of both materials offers an optimum cost/performance ratio.
Application: Barcode identification for wire rods
Benefit: Labeling to international standards
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306-> HQ Thermal Transfer Ribbons save costs
The Mill of the 21st century faces high costs due to errors. The cost of the Thermal Transfer Ribbons is insignificant compared to the value of having a high quality printout on the data carrier tag or label. So why gamble? Let us make you a proposal of the adequate ribbon for your requirements and compare for yourself.
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305-> Wire Clips
Save costs whenever you can’ is the motto of todays’ industrial manufacturers. Steel Mills are increasingly concerned about the high cost of wire which they are using to attach tags. Let us offer you our low cost clips solutions. They save you money and increase data security.
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304-> Solution for High Printing Volumes
Frequently, applications such as Odette identification or generating workflow documents to accompany materials mean that customers are faced with the requirement to print high volumes within a short period of time. Both thermal transfer printers and normal laser printers offer only limited resources for this requirement - a maximum of 300 to 500 labels. Kyocera offers an elegant solution which holds up to 2000 sheets, as in a professional photocopier. This technology combines variable formats with perfect feeding of individual sheets into the multifunctional tray. An optional, straight paper path prevents paper jams, even with more rigid materials. All in all, a well-engineered solution for demanding applications.
Application: Industrial printing solution for demanding users.
Benefit: Makes printer loading much quicker.
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303-> Smear-resistant printing for thermal transfer labels
All chains are only as strong as their weakest link. Translated to labels this means that everything – from the fastening method to the print – must be able to withstand influencing factors such as mechanical impact, heat, cleaning agents and chemicals. With thermal transfer technology, the ribbons are of particular importance. Even high-quality resin ribbons will soften after when they are exposed to temperatures above 100 °C/200F. When fastening to hot coils or containers this can cause a problem as the information can easily be smudged. The sp07-r ribbon guarantees an operating temperature of 240 °C/500F for GRAPHIPLAST® 7377. Up to this temperature the print remains smear-resistant.
Application: Secure identification at high temperatures
Benefit: Reliable components that complement each other
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302-> Intelligent adhesive solution vs. protective wallets
Labels accompanying the material like production papers and shipping labels are frequently generated on paper andprotected with label wallets against adverse production environments. Any savings made by using paper for the labels are spent on expensive protective wallets. Condensation water, contamination and high temperatures will damage the data carriers in spite of the elaborate solution and make data difficult to read. Complex requirements for fastening the wallet - adhesive tape, adhesive areas, punched holes, slotted holes for strapping can be transferreddirectly to the label. A virtually indestructible data carrier creates security and improves functionality at lower cost. In addition, it is no longer necessary to put labels into the wallets and seal them, which can be quite laborious and, for the higher grade wallets, often quite time consuming.
Application: Steel strip coils + plate bundles, containers, Odette
Benefit: Two become one - improved functionality - lower cost
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301->Laser vs. Thermal Transfer – Users decide
When printing labels various criteria play a part on deciding what printing systems to use for different applications. Apart from label size and shape, the material used and its handling properties, the users’ preference naturally plays an important part. The operator’s main concern is to have a solution that is reliable and functions well. Feeding the printer with print media, sorting out malfunctions and general handling should be simple. On these criteria the laser printer scores high. With toner cartridges for 30,000 pages, simple operation and feeding, laser printers meet these requirements brilliantly. Usually, no training is required to operate these types of printers. When given the choice, 3 out of 4 users decided in favor of laser printers – a clear vote.
Application: Industrial printing solution for demanding users.
Benefit: less work spent on the administration of printing systems
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