Inventory & Logistics
Inventory barcodes are critical to the efficiency of the manufacturing and distribution process. They contain useful information about a company's inventory or stock quantities. Barcoding for logistical purposes is helpful and time saving. Tracking product lines helps ensure quality both inside a manufacturing facility and after point of sale. Both applications require labeling and thermal transfer printing that exhibits superior abrasion resistance and longevity.
Substrates
Film
- Acetate
- Acrylate
- alphaMAX®
- COMPUcal®
- Durascan®
- Kapton®
- Label-Lyte®
- ORALITE®
- Overlaminate
- Plastic
- Polycarbonate
- Polyester
- Polyester (PET)
- Polyethylene
- Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Polyimide
- Polyolefin
- Polypropylene
- Polypropylene (BOPP)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polystyrene
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Valéron®
- Vinyl
- V-MAX®
Metallic
- Aluminum
Paper
- KIMDURA®
- Paper
- Paper (1C)
- Paper (2C)
- Polyart®
- Teslin®
- Trans-Therm®
- Vellum
Textile
- Nylon
- Rubber
- Satin
- Spunbound Olefin
- Taffeta
- Tyvek®
Ribbons
Versatility Series
Specialty Products
- TR3022 General Purpose Blue Wax
- TR3023 General Purpose Green Wax
- M260 Ultra Durable Wax/Resin
- TRX-50 General Purpose Wax/Resin
- R300 General Purpose Resin
- R510HF Ultra Durable Resin
- R510W Durable White Resin
- R550 Extreme Durable Resin
- TR3370 High Opacity White Resin
- VR301 Durable Metallic Color Resin
- TR4500 Premium Near Edge Wax/Resin
Application Spotlight: Shipping Labels
Think shipping labels are as easy as wax on paper?
Think again. Box labels often show signs of ink smear or smudging, preventing barcodes from scanning. Chargebacks from these issues can add up quickly.
Why does this happen so frequently?
- Corrugated boxes have those pesky ridges, which create high points for the labels applied to them. When the labels come in contact with other surfaces, the ridges become an instant point of wear.
- Paper labels are frequently used in shipping applications. Paper breaks down and shows signs of wear very easily when rubbed against other surfaces. When this happens, a gray tone appears, and is often confused for dirt or ink smear.
The logistics pathway is full of contaminants. Things like conveyor belts, aluminum arms along conveyors, and other boxes transfer wear marks and dirt. This will break down the box label and smear the printed ink as it travels. So, what can you do if your shipping labels aren’t scan-able by the time they reach their destination?
DNP has your solution.
- Wax/Resin: First, upgrade your thermal transfer ribbon from wax. Moving to a midrange ink will offer a higher degree of resistance to wear and dirt.
- Resin: Next, consider a polyester label. When paired with a resin thermal transfer ribbon, this is the most durable solution on the market, and sure to withstand the harshest transit and storage conditions.
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