New vulcanized tire labels released by Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison has developed a new label meets the tough requirements of the vulcanization process and supports the varying needs of manufacturers for strong bonding with different types of green rubber (like SBR, BR and Nature Rubber) after vulcanization process.

‘The Avery Dennison solution consists of specially designed barcode tracking labels engineered to bond with the tire during the vulcanization process and maintain lifelong adhesion and readability. These pressure-sensitive labels offer excellent abrasion and heat resistance, allowing the tire to remain traceable throughout a customer’s supply chain. During the vulcanization process, this special PSA material would be triggered to have a chemical reaction with the tire rubber, enabling it to bond the tire surface permanently,’ said Hans Eichenwald, senior product manager, Avery Dennison Europe.

Made of specially-selected materials, Avery Dennison’s tire vulcanization labels enable bar code/thermal transfer printability, optimal adhesion and bonding to the green tire during vulcanization. They withstand the pressure and heat of the curing process (up to 200°C), and resist chemical degradation from acids, bases, salts and low-fat solvents as well as abrasion for long-term durability. They have been designed for maximal identification through the supply chain, and to withstand the demands of the inspection, sorting and shipping processes. The label material will be globally available.