Securing Goods Identification in Cold Weather News | 24.11.2023

The seasonal shift poses recurring physical problems for internal logistics and goods receiving sections in outdoor yards. When freezing nights are followed by damp days, standard pressure-sensitive adhesives rapidly reach their performance limits. As temperatures drop, the flowability of adhesive molecules decreases drastically, blocking the elastic adaptation to the material surface. In sub-zero conditions, the adhesive loses its vital initial tack. If moisture accumulates on substrates such as steel, concrete, or cast components, a secure bond is virtually impossible without targeted surface preparation.

To achieve process-secure goods identification under these extreme conditions, the data carriers utilized must exhibit specific material properties. S+P Samson GmbH develops customized solutions featuring adhesive formulations engineered to achieve high mechanical anchorage even on challenging surfaces contaminated with residual oil, dust, or moisture.

Material Selection Defeating Mechanical Stress in Outdoor Yards

In addition to adhesive-based configurations, non-adhesive hang tags also face severe winter endurance testing. Low temperatures alter the physical properties of plastics, causing the material to lose flexibility and become brittle. During severe autumn gales or winter storms, the risk of tags tearing at the punches or attachment slots rises, threatening to disrupt the tracking flow.

Through the targeted evaluation of diverse film types and optimized film thicknesses, this mechanical vulnerability can be systematically eliminated. Custom-engineered punch configurations combined with reinforced fastings ensure structural strain relief, enabling the hang tags to withstand persistent wind loads. Leveraging over 45 years of expertise in industrial labelling, S+P Samson assists companies in selecting the precise material specification for any climate phase to eliminate data gaps in the supply chain.