Project Description
Foil Barcode Labels are ideal for customers who require a flexible label that will conform to most surfaces, yet will withstand chemicals, abrasion, solvents, and high temperatures. Black copy, logos and barcodes are photographically reproduced for maximum clarity and detail and then sealed within the anodic layer of the aluminum – ensuring accurate and reliable reads for years to come.
Conforms easily to radius surfaces
Photographically reproduced black copy, logos and bar codes ensure accurate and reliable reads
Anodizing process protects black copy, logos and bar codes from chemicals, abrasion and high temperatures
Adhesives specially matched to surface for maximum adhesion
Nearly 200 sizes means no extra tooling charge
Specifications Data
| Material | .003” thick matte anodized aluminum is standard. .005” thick matte anodized aluminum is optional. |
| Serialization | All alphanumeric bar codes are photo imaged with a human-readable equivalent. Guaranteed no skips in sequence. Code 39 with 2.7 to 9.4 characters per inch (CPI) is standard. Other bar code symbologies including Code 128, I 2 of 5, 2D DataMatrix and QR Code. |
| Label Copy | The printed label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs. All black copy is produced photographically. Colors other than black are screen printed. |
| Colors | Choose black only or one of our standard colors (red, blue, green, dark blue, orange, purple or yellow) for block style type, stylized type, logos or other designs. Due to the contrast needed for the bar code scanner, all bar codes are black. Color samples available upon request. |
| Standard Adhesive | .002″ thick pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. Very high peel strength that provides excellent resistance to heat and chemicals. Will withstand temperatures from -40°C to 149°C (intermittent). Shelf life of 24 months when stored at 22°C and 50% relative humidity. |
| Sizes | 32mm x 13mm; 38mm x 19mm; 44mm x 13mm; 51mm x 16mm; 51mm x 25mm; 51mm x 19mm |
| Packaging | Shipped in peel-off strips for easy removal. Both cartons and trays are clearly marked to indicate serial numbers of contents. Pressuresensitive adhesive orders are shipped with cleaner and application instructions. |
| Shipment | 5-8 business days |
Applications
| Asset Tracking | IT Assets | Racks |
| Audio Equipment | Laptops | Returnable Containers |
| Bins | Logistics | School Equipment |
| Computers | OEM Product Identification | Tablets |
| Hospital Equipment | Office Equipment | Tool Tracking |
| Inventory Management | Product Branding |
Chemical Test Data
| Characteristics | Test Conditions | Effect |
| Water/humidity | no effect | |
| Salt spray | 5% at 35°C, 700 hours | no effect |
| Ammonium hydroxide | 2 hours at 1% and 5% | Slight dulling of image, affects overall readability |
| Ethyl alcohol | no effect | |
| Ethyl acetate | 24 hours | no effect |
| Ferric chloride | 10%, 16 hours | no effect |
| Heptane | 72 hours | no effect |
| Hydrocarbon fluid | no effect | |
| JP-4 Fuel | no effect | |
| Kerosene | no effect | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | no effect | |
| Nitric acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
| Phosphoric acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
| Skydrol | no effect | |
| Sodium hydroxide | affects overall readability | |
| Sulfuric acid | 10%, 24 hours | no effect |
| Turbine and jet fuel (MIL-L 5161C) | (MIL-L 5161C) | no effect |
| Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
| Trisodium Phosphate | no effect |
Destructive Test Data
A label with an intensified image was tested in a weatherometer, 20 years equivalent; reduced overall readability after these thresholds
Abrasion Test Summary