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Heat-resistant, tear-resistant labels for slabs, billets, coils, and sheets. From the steel mill and rolling process to storage and shipping.
In the steel industry, industrial identification must withstand high temperatures, scale, oil, weathering and mechanical stress. At the same time, slabs, billets, coils, sheets and bundles must remain clearly identifiable throughout production and logistics.
S+P Samson develops robust labelling solutions for these conditions – tailored to the steel product, temperature, surface and process.
High surface temperatures cause standard labels to lose their adhesion, become damaged or no longer be reliably legible.
Heat-resistant labelling for hot steel using GRAPHIPLAST® and GRAPHITHERM® is possible at temperatures of up to 1,200 °C, depending on the application.
Oil, scale, rust, dust and rough surfaces hinder adhesion. Standard labels may come away or fail to adhere reliably even during application.
The material and adhesive are selected to suit the surface, temperature and conditions. If reliable adhesion is not possible, hang tags or combination labels can be used.
Rain, frost, UV radiation and long storage periods put a strain on the adhesive, label material and print. Labels may come away, fade or become illegible.
UV- and weather-resistant industrial labels ensure long-term legibility of markings on steel products in outdoor areas and open-air storage.
Crane transport, bundling, handling and loading place heavy strain on hang tags. If the label tears off, the unambiguous allocation of material, batch or order may be lost.
Tear-resistant label materials for demanding handling, transport and industrial logistics of steel bundles, wire rod and other steel products..
From hot semi-finished products to the finished steel product, the temperature, shape and stress levels change. slabs are further processed into flat products such as strip, coils and sheets, whilst billets and blooms form the basis for steel bars, wire rod and other long products.
The labelling must be appropriate for each stage of the process and ensure that material, batch and order remain clearly traceable even during cooling, rolling and material handling.
Barcode
Optical codes enable the unique identification of product, batch and order data directly on the steel product.
This requires a label that is sufficiently visible and legible.
If a barcode becomes unreadable due to heat, abrasion, oil, dirt or UV exposure, reliable material identification is also compromised. Labelling materials, printing methods and positioning must therefore be tailored to the steel production process
RFID
RFID enables data capture without direct line of sight. As metal affects radio wave propagation, the data carriers, positioning and read range must be tailored to the specific application.
For suitable applications, flag labels, for example, can provide the necessary distance between the RFID inlay and the metal.
Combining barcodes and RFID
Depending on the process, both technologies can be combined: the barcode enables visible and targeted data capture, whilst RFID additionally supports automated or contactless reading processes.
Yes, suitable industrial labels can also be used on slightly oily, rough or mill-scale-covered steel surfaces. However, reliable adhesion cannot be guaranteed under all conditions.
S+P Samson selects label materials and adhesives according to the specific surface characteristics and requirements of the steel production process. Where reliable adhesive bonding is not possible, hanging tags or combined labelling solutions may provide a suitable alternative.
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Find out more about flag labels for demanding steel surfaces
There is no universally suitable labelling solution for steel identification. The selection depends on the type of steel product, its surface characteristics and the conditions encountered during production and logistics.
Depending on the application, self-adhesive labels, hanging tags or combined identification solutions may be considered. The key requirement is to assess the label material, attachment method and readability under actual operating conditions.
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S+P Samson offers specialised identification solutions for high-temperature processes in the steel industry. Depending on the application and identification system, thermal exposure of up to 1,200 °C may be possible.
However, the maximum temperature alone is not sufficient to determine suitability. The surface temperature during application, the duration of heat exposure and subsequent processing stages must also be taken into account. Therefore, a general temperature rating cannot be applied to all labels and applications.
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Discover GRAPHITHERM® high-temperature identification solutions up to 1,200 °C
Steel coils and bundles can be uniquely identified by assigning an individual identification code to each physical unit. This code can be linked to production, batch and logistics data within an ERP, MES or warehouse management system.
The identification code can be presented in human-readable form or encoded in a barcode, QR code or RFID tag. It is essential that the identification remains attached and reliably readable throughout transport, storage and material handling.
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Yes. In addition to printed text, steel products can be marked using coloured labels or different coloured fields on the labels. This allows, for example, material groups, production statuses, batches or logistical allocations to be visually distinguished.
The suitable colour, material and method of attachment depend on temperature, surface, weather conditions and the specific process.
Barcodes are suitable for the optical identification of steel products where a clear line of sight between the code and the scanning device can be maintained.
QR codes are particularly useful when identification needs to be combined with access to digital information or web-based content.
RFID enables contactless identification without direct line of sight and can support automated material flow processes. As metal can affect radio-frequency transmission, RFID labels and reading systems must be adapted to the metallic environment and tested under actual operating conditions.
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Find out more about ID4track® RFID labels for metal applications
At thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, GRAPHIPLAST® is used to label coils and sheet metal packs – designed for the demanding conditions found in production, storage and logistics.
At Georgsmarienhütte GmbH, labels are applied automatically to steel bar bundles. The solution supports reliable identification directly within the production process while reducing manual handling.
Every steel surface and every process is different. That is why we recommend carrying out a practical test under real-world conditions.
Tell us about your application. We will select a suitable marking solution and appropriate samples.
We offer innovative labels and customised identification systems tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Our many years of experience in industrial labelling and our high quality standards make us a trusted partner in a wide range of industries.
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S+P Samson GmbH
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