PVC labeling

[Kmech88]

I have a thin strip of black PVC which needs to have a part Serial Number and Lot Number printed on both sides of the strip. Currently we have a one-sided thermal transfer labeller which works fine for the strip of rubberized fabric being used,but will not work for the black PVC. I was thinking of using some kind of sticker as label, which would require a different machine and developing a process to apply the sticker.

Does anyone have any ideas of a labelling process which can be applied two-sided and would be more efficient than applying a sticker?

 

[PSE]

Any chances of imprinting directly into the material rather than applying a label? Laser engraver/pad printer/hot stamp come to mind as possibilities.

Regards,

 

[gpi]

What is the thickness and length of each strip of black PVC?

With the right ribbon it may be possible to use a TTP print head, but double-sided will be tough.

GPI (Steve)

http://www.graphicproducts.com

 

[FACS]

I have a supplier for labeling machines and process.

drop me a line . charlie@facsco.com

Charlie

http://www.facsco.com

 

[Kmech88]

Steve,

The printable area of the PVC strip is 9" x 0.5" x 0.018" (Length x Width x Thickness). The strip is used as an activator "pull-strap" on a nozzle assembly. We recieve the nozzle/strap unit already assembled from our supplier in China so it makes using a standard TTP print head rather tricky.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Kurt

 

[treblemaker]

You could look at ink-jet types like videojet, marsh and matthews printers. You can run two heads off one unit if they are set up for it. They have different color inks that would work on black. They are usually stand alone units that work off off 110V and a photoeye, so all you would have to set up is a bracket for the sensor and print heads. Our application printed on clear plastic bags and dried quick enough to handle in about 5-7 sec.