Clear and legible labeling is a critical step in manufacturing, assembly and many other industrial applications. With proper label identification, parts and assets can be accurately tracked throughout the entire process, helping to reduce errors and boost productivity.
But what about those parts and pieces that must undergo painting, staining, powder coating or another high-intensity finishing process? How can you provide your customers with labels that stand up to factors such as heat, abrasion, chemicals, or pressure without smearing, peeling, tearing or failing?
Here’s where PaintMask™ labels come in. Designed for the harshest of environments, our PaintMask labels can withstand powder coating, staining and finishing processes—all while protecting the printed information on the label, keeping the text readable and the barcodes scannable.
Whether your customers are tracking components through the manufacturing and assembly line or identifying parts after multiple coats of paint or stain, PaintMask labels are up to the challenge.
Uncover the PaintMask™ Label Benefits:
- Extreme Durability - With a top-coated multi-layer polyester construction, an aggressive permanent adhesive, and a matte-coated, print-receptive liner, these industrial-grade thermal transfer labels are engineered to last.
- Easy to Print - These labels are compatible with a standard thermal transfer label printer and a midrange wax/resin ribbon. Rather than printing directly on the label facestock, with PrintMask labels, barcodes and text are printed on the back of the label, on the print-receptive liner. This “reverse-printing” method protects the printed image from powder coating, paint, stains and other finishes.
- Easy to Use - Simply print, apply, paint and remove! After the painting or finishing process is complete, simply peel away the protective over-laminate to reveal the printed text and barcodes.
Top Applications for PaintMask™ Labels:
PaintMask labels offer a valuable solution for your customers who need identification and traceability both before and after the painting, staining, coating or finishing process.
Some of the most common industries and applications include:
- Automotive manufacturing/assembly
- Parts production and testing
- Asset tracking and identification
- Furniture or cabinet manufacturing
- Self-laminating rating plates
- Industrial coating and finishing