ingots SecuBond label solutions for aluminium ingots News | News | 07.08.2024

Day-to-day operations in steel production and aluminium labelling put both people and materials to the test. A typical problem arises when applying self-adhesive labels by hand. Anyone working in thick protective gloves quickly reaches their limits when handling standard labels. Cleanly peeling the label off the backing paper requires a great deal of practice and patience. The smaller the label size, the more difficult and error-prone the entire application process becomes on the shop floor.

A concrete practical example is the labelling of stacked aluminium ingots. In this case, one side of the stack is affixed with the large dispatch label. The other sides must each be provided with a separate label containing the coded batch number. This labelling must be carried out quickly and without errors so as not to disrupt the flow of materials in intralogistics.

Technical precision through adhesive-free labels

We have developed an innovative solution for this demanding application. Our new, high-quality SecuBond^® labels for automation feature a specific functional characteristic. All components are manufactured in such a way that they have a circumferential edge of exactly 1 mm without any adhesive. Partially adhesive-free labels fundamentally change handling in harsh production environments.

During manual operation, the adhesive-free edge serves as an optimal grip for staff. The label can be peeled off the backing material on the first attempt, even when wearing heavy gloves. At the same time, this technology offers a decisive advantage inside thermal transfer printers. As the adhesive does not extend right to the outer edge, unwanted adhesive leakage during the printing process is completely prevented. The printing mechanism remains clean, which drastically reduces maintenance intervals and unplanned downtime.

Ideal for automated processing

The precise geometry of the adhesive-free zones also makes SecuBond^® labels the ideal choice for processing in automatic dispensing systems. Machines and applicators require materials that can be peeled off absolutely evenly and without the dispensing edge sticking.

With this development, S+P Samson delivers a perfectly tailored system for the metal industry. The labels combine extreme adhesion to aluminium with absolutely clean handling during day-to-day operations. Mix-ups during onward transport are avoided and process speed increases. An all-round clean solution for your production.