Products & applications Barcoding, labelling & packaging Cool labelling solution puts finishing touch to refrigeration range
When Foster Refrigeration was in the final stages of producing its brand new range of EcoPro G2 cabinets, it turned to Diametric, specialist in high quality industrial badges, nameplates and labels to provide the fin- ishing touch – the membrane switch assemblies carrying its brand name. The EcoPro G2 range was focused on
reducing carbon emissions, being cost effective and of the highest quality, right from design and manufacture through to recycling.With this in mind, Diametric was tasked with creating new membrane switch assemblies, along with revamped logo labels, to be used as control units for each of the range’s six products. Foster Refrigerator provided Diametric with the ‘look’ it required for the products and it was down to Diametric to achieve the
appearance, along with functionality and durability, in the most cost-effective way. The controller system on the G2 range
features a ‘smartphone style’ touch sensi- tive, hidden-until-lit control panel, it keeps the screen flat and free of visual clutter, combining sophistication and functionality.
This meant Diametric’s design of the switch layers on the circuit had to follow the outline of the shape, allowing people
to view the icons behind the membrane. In addition, Foster Refrigerator wanted to make the temperature display easy to read even from a distance so Diametric’s solu- tion had to complement this and the high visibility bright white PMV (Passive Matrix Vertical Alignment). Diametric recommended an injection moulded ‘carrier tray’ to support and strengthen the membrane, complete with adhesive to the rear. This would ensure the end product delivered the perfect look and feel while retaining the full functional- ity of the switches and impeccable viewability of the display window. The injection moulded carrier was
created by injecting pressurised ABS thermoplastic into a female form tool, cre- ating the badge’s 3D shape and texture. A
Labelling solutions range extended Online barcode
problem solver Sick has launched CodeCalc, a website and smartphone app to facilitate bar- code identification and specification, helping to ensure users get the most from their barcode scanners and read- ers. CodeCalc provides a comprehen- sive and easy-to-use guide to ensuring users maximise the potential of their barcode applications. The CodeCalc website provides users with help to ensure code integrity as well as to buying the correct device for the barcodes they use. It also provides a comprehensive guide to all code types. With the mobile phone app, users enter the number of dark bars and code length in mm. Codecalc tells you the minimum bar size (x dimension), essential for correctly specifying a suit- able reader. Users can scan the bar- code automatically to perform the cell size calculation needed to identify the correct code type. The app can be downloaded to any Android smart- phone, so the program is available off-line in a factory environment.
Sick UK T: 01727 831121
www.sickuk.com Enter 312
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Sato, supplier of integrated Automatic Identification and Data Collection solutions based on bar- code and RFID technologies, has extended its range of labelling products and can now offer rolls of labels on 19mm cores in addi- tion to the 26, 40 and 76mm sizes currently available. Sato’s label designers can create and print personalised products on demand, such as conformity or sealing labels, together with pre-printed labels such as logos, addresses or com- pany images. The labels are avail- able in materials suitable for all types of surface, ranging from vellum to protected or unpro- tected thermal paper, as well as synthetic materials, or card for
clothing labels. Sato also pro- vides ecological labelling solu- tions thanks to its Eco-Match system which has been devel- oped to minimise the environ- mental impact.
The range includes linerless labels that have no backing paper, thus limiting waste; recyclable labels that are biodegradable thanks a natural rubber adhesive; recyclable plastic labels made of the same material as the con- tainer to enable the units to be recycled at the same time; labels that are soluble in water or alkalis used for glass containers, plus eco-thermal labels that are Bisphenol A-free. Sato Europe
T: 01255 240000
www.satoeurope.com/uk Enter 311 Economical pressure-sensitive labelling
Weber’s Model 4300 Pro-Apply in-line sys- tems combine high-quality label printing and application for economical, fast and accurate pressure-sensitive labelling. Each unit features a fully integrated on- demand, thermal/thermal-transfer print engine to produce 203, 300 or 600 dpi text,
barcodes and graphic images at speeds up to 400mm per second. Labels up to 150mm wide and 150mm in length are printed in a cost- efficient, next-out mode, and then instantly applied to cartons or prod- ucts on the production or packaging line. Using the tamp-blow method of application, a printed pressure-sensitive label is automatically peeled from its liner and retained by vacuum on the applicator’s tamp pad. The pad is then extended (adjustable between 50mm to 300mm stroke) and blown onto the package from a distance of approximately 6.0mm. Several standard tamp-pad sizes are available, and provided in quick-change configurations. The Model 4300 Pro-Apply operates with Weber’s exclusive Legitronic software, which simplifies label format- ting, editing and printing. Weber Packaging Solutions
T: 01875 611 111
weber.co.uk Enter 313
recess was required in order for the over- lay to drop into it perfectly. Location spig- ots were incorporated into the design, making the carrier more durable and eas- ier to apply to the refrigerator units with ultimate precision every time.
One of the key factors in the carrier’s design was the rugged environment in which it would be. A selective lacquer was applied to ensure durability and make the membrane surface mark resistant. In addi- tion, an injection moulded plinth added protection to the overlay and the edged border ensured the overlay underneath would remain safe and dry.
Diametric T: 0844 4123245
www.diametric.gb.com Enter 310
Green machine
Zetes has launched its first environ- mentally designed ‘green Print & Apply machine’ - the MD3000e.
Designed to eliminate the use of com- pressed air, the MD3000e is said to offer the lowest possible cost of owner- ship. Fitted with Zetes’ Electric Tamp, it is said to cut energy utilisation levels by around 70 per cent and offers many additional cost savings when used with Zetes’ fully recyclable, ‘green’ media. The MD3000e is said to be 38 per cent smaller than a typical Print & Apply machine, majors on the use of recyclable materials in its construction, is ultra energy efficient and will cut operating costs by a big margin. Zetes T: 0162 8501800
www.zetes.com Enter 314
Quick changover Brady has launched its BBP33 Label Printer, an easy-to-use printing system featuring “drop-in” supplies that allow users to perform a supply changeover in under 20 seconds, with no adjustments
or calibration needed.
Designed to make label making faster and easier, BBP33 was built for users who need frequent material changeovers. The new label printer also helps to save costs and improve produc- tivity by eliminating wasted blank labels by quality printing on the first label. BBP33 prints on 600 label parts and 40 different materials. Brady T: 01295 228288
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