Sticks. Holds. Stays. The FORTOBOND® motto News | 24.08.2023

Targeted Material and Adhesive Selection

Efficient tool management in modern production requires that operating equipment, molds, and fixtures can be identified error-free throughout their entire lifecycle. During the development of the FORTOBOND^® portfolio, the focus was therefore on two decisive parameters: the chemical composition of the surface to be bonded and the specific environmental influences to which the coding is exposed in daily use.

To achieve maximum performance in every scenario, four specialized system solutions were developed. The portfolio includes a tailor-made specialty adhesive for plastic surfaces and one for metal surfaces. These are combined with high-tech films: one variant is optimized for standard cleaning processes, while the second option is designed for extreme mechanical and chemical stresses.

Ergonomic Application for Precise Reading Results

In addition to material durability, physical handling during manual labeling is often a source of error. Since production requirements mean that the coded data carriers are usually very compact, they must be applied completely wrinkle-free and without direct contact with the adhesive side in order not to diminish the adhesive strength. An integrated tab serves as a functional finger lift and noticeably facilitates manual assembly during operations.

With the coordinated modular system, operating equipment of all kinds can be coded with process reliability. Maximum print contrast and high definition of the barcode or DataMatrix code guarantee error-free scans. Permanent and unique identification forms the mandatory foundation for digital, transparent tool management.