TE Connectivity develops new construction for in-house labeling in industrial environments

TE Connectivity has developed Panel Label, a new construction designed to facilitate in-house labeling activities in industrial environments.

TE Connectivity develops new construction for in-house labeling in industrial environments

Panel Label consists of a front layer made from polyester, suitable for thermal transfer printing, and a back layer featuring a foam adhesive designed to meet a wide range of surface types, especially those with a low surface energy characteristic. These include those 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.

TE Connectivity noted that Panel Label suits in-house labeling activities in industrial environments. It also increases the flexibility of implementing text, image and barcode changes while saving a minimum of 25 percent of installation costs compared to using traditional engraved plastic or metal plates, the company claimed.

Furthermore, Panel Label is compatible with all of TE Connectivity’s thermal transfer printers and can be configured using WinTotal software. By default, panels appear in white or silver but many other colors are available on request.

Philippe Contri, product manager at TE Connectivity, said: ‘With the new Panel Label solution we open the path for printing labels on-demand in industrial environments, enabling cost cuttings of 25 percent minimum. The labels are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and conform to the durability specifications of the UL969 Marking and Labeling standard.

‘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.’