Labelling Solutions


On-demand labels for industrial spaces T


Panel Label can reduce installation costs and labeling time by up to 50 per cent over plastic or metal plates and is suitable for outdoor use


E Connectivity has introduced an innovative and cost-efficient solution to create labels and


barcodes on-site by self-printing them. The new thermal transfer and foam-


backed Panel Label enables in-house labeling and increases the flexibility of implementing text, image and barcode changes while saving a minimum of 25 per cent of installation costs compared to using traditional engraved plastic or metal plates. TE’s new Panel Label consists of a front layer made from polyester suitable for


thermal transfer printing. The back layer is a foam adhesive designed to meet a wide range of surface types, especially those with a low surface energy characteristic, ie with a powder coating or made from polypropylene. Typical applications include identification of connectors, switches and displays on control panels or within electrical control cabinets and equipment racks as well as name or rating plates for machinery and other industrial equipment.


NO DUST, DEBRIS OR NOISE Manufacturers of electrical control cabinets, industrial equipment and racks benefit from a flexible, high-performance solution (no additional glue or rivets required to attach) to create their individual labels on-site without causing any dust, debris or noise or the need to consult external suppliers. Philippe Contri, product manager at TE


Connectivity, says, “With the new Panel Label solution we open the path for printing labels on-demand in industrial environments, enabling cost cuttings of 25 per cent minimum. The labels are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and conform to


the durability specifications of the UL969 Marking and Labeling standard.” Furthermore, the Panel Label is compatible with all of TE’s thermal transfer printers and can be configured using the WinTotal software. By default, panels appear in white or silver but many other colors are available on request. “By moving away from traditional metal or plastic plates, manufacturers gain higher flexibility and efficiency by being able to create their required labels independently on-site and at any time,” Contri says.


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the HMS Spirits Company, to fulfil an urgent packaging requirement. The distiller had found itself without a


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lass packaging company, Croxsons, recently came to the aid of start-up artisan gin distiller,


closure for its latest release, Mary Rose Gin, a small batch London Dry Gin produced to celebrate Henry VIII’s famous warship. The distiller, who had been let down by a


supplier, turned to Croxsons at the eleventh hour to supply them with the all important closure. “I approached Croxsons with my closure proposals having being told by another party that it was impossible to create my design,” says HMS Spirits Company’s managing director, Ben Maguire. “They worked with me to quickly get my design mocked up, approved and into production.” For Croxsons, closures are a key part of


their ‘customer journey’, being ‘a marriage between closure and glass’ and representing a great opportunity to emphasise a brand and create a lasting memory. In this case, a bartop cork closure was the natural choice to complement both the bottle design and


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striking double-sided back label. “The cork required multiple side print as


well as much top print coverage as possible. The top coverage is part of the key look of the brand, so it has to carry depth of colour and excellent registration. As a first, we used 3D printing to create a mock-up to reduce


the timeline as, the customer had been let down and we knew that we had to pull out all the stops,” says Croxsons’ Tim Croxson. “The extra width of the top, which had


to be flush with the bottle, wasn’t a challenge due to our experience in producing luxury and distinctive bartop closures. The customer opted for a micro- agglomerate cork, which was specifically cleaned and treated to meet the standard required for the premium spirit inside the bottle,” he adds. Maguire concluded by


saying: “The end result is fantastic, it’s exactly what I wanted and is frequently commented on by our customers. Croxsons aren’t just a supplier, they are a partner to your business and I hope to work with them for the long term.”


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