Avoiding costly downtime: Tear-resistant industrial labels put to the test News | 11.06.2026
When minor issues bring loading to a standstill
Every plant, production or logistics manager is familiar with that moment: the warehouse is running perfectly, the cycle times are spot on, and yet the process suddenly grinds to a halt.
It soon becomes clear that the problem usually starts with something very minor, such as a torn paper tag or a barcode label smudged with oil.
The result is always the same: search times that disrupt the painstakingly optimised cycle, frustrated staff operating forklifts or cranes, and costs that could have been avoided. In sectors such as steel manufacturing, the chemical industry or precast concrete construction, the harsh environmental conditions allow for no compromises. Here, labelling simply cannot fail.
GRAPHIPLAST®: Made for dirt, oil and extreme heat
It is precisely at this interface between harsh industrial reality and digital process reliability that our GRAPHIPLAST® labels come into their own. They have been specially developed for tough conditions. Made from extremely robust plastic films, they easily withstand knocks, scratches, weathering and aggressive chemicals. Without additional protective sleeves.
The technical facts speak for themselves:
- Extreme tear resistance: Mechanical stresses during transport by crane or forklift no longer result in lost documents.
- High temperature resistance: Depending on the version, our tag labels can withstand thermal stresses of up to 580 °C.
- Special adhesives for tough conditions: Where standard adhesives fail immediately on dusty, powder-coated or slightly oily surfaces, GRAPHIPLAST® really comes into its own.
Seamless integration into your existing IT and logistics systems
Particularly important for IT and quality managers: a data carrier is only as good as its readability. GRAPHIPLAST® ensures that barcodes, Data Matrix or QR codes remain absolutely razor-sharp and scannable from goods receipt through internal production right through to delivery to the customer. Error-prone, manual entry of batch data into the ERP system is thus a thing of the past.
The labels are optimised so that they can be printed without any problems using your existing industrial printing systems (e.g. thermal transfer or laser printers). For your processes, this means: no expensive system changes, no complicated extra steps for staff. You simply switch the consumables and gain immediate process reliability.
No more unplanned downtime in the factory
Stop relying on labels that fail at the slightest strain. With over 45 years’ experience in industrial labelling, S+P Samson knows what matters in your production halls. We reduce your search times, ensure batch traceability and make sure your logistics chain runs smoothly.
Put them to the test:
Request free samples now and test our GRAPHIPLAST® labels directly under your own, toughest on-site conditions. Our experts will be happy to advise you!
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