What criteria are used when selecting vinyl for arc flash labels? Is thicker or thinner vinyl better?
In general, the thinner the vinyl the longer its life will be. Vinyl labels fail as result of the label starting to come loose around the edges. The main mechanism is friction resulting from the material edge profile. That means the thicker the label, the greater the edge profile, the sooner the label fails.
There is a trade-off, however. Thicker labels resist friction across the face of the label better. They have more material to wear away before the vinyl wears through in spots. This limits how thin vinyl label material can be.
For general purpose labels, that may be used in a wide variety of environments and applications, a 3.0 mil vinyl provides the longest average life. However, arc flash labels are used in a low wear environment. Added thickness does not result in increased label life. For arc flash labels an vinyl thickness of 2.0 mil provides the maximum life. Thicker vinyls, with greater edge profiles, will tend to have a shorter life and moisture and air begins to work its way under the edge ofthe label.
If you have a Safety PRO printer, you want to be sure you are always getting the best quality, most durable labels for all your labeling applications. That's why you should be using superior quality arc flash labeling supplies from Discount Industrial Labeling Supplies. Give us a call today at 1-877-597-8833. You'll be glad you did.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Hi-Tack Labels For The SafetyPro
There are lots of supplies for the SafetyPro you can't get from Industrial Safety Solutions. For example, Hi-Tack vinyl tapes.
HI-Tack supplies have a special adhesive that sticks to rough surfaces, even including fabrics. Hi-Tack tapes also work on surfaces that have a low surface energy, such as:
Plus you'll be saving money. Our prices for SafetyPro supplies are always 25% less than what you'll pay at Industrial Safety Solutions. Give us a call today. You'll be glad you did.
HI-Tack supplies have a special adhesive that sticks to rough surfaces, even including fabrics. Hi-Tack tapes also work on surfaces that have a low surface energy, such as:
- ABS
- Acrylic
- Acrylic Powder Paint
- Aluminum
- Epoxy Powder Paint
- Glass
- Painted Metal
- Polycarbonate
- Polyester
- Polyurethane Powder Paint
Plus you'll be saving money. Our prices for SafetyPro supplies are always 25% less than what you'll pay at Industrial Safety Solutions. Give us a call today. You'll be glad you did.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
SafetyPro Supplies You Can't Get Anywhere Else
Do you have a SafetyPro printer? Would you like to always be able to get the supplies you need, and save 25%? Then call 1-877-597-8833 today.
We stock more supplies for the SafetyPro than anyone else, and we're developing new supplies all the time. Plus you can be assured you'll always be getting the best supplies to give you durable, long-lasting labels.
For example, we have Electrostatic Dissipative tapes for the SafetyPro printer. These prevent static discharges from causing damage to the label or electronic components.
Industrial Safety Solutions talks about having petroleum resistant labels. That's no big deal, we've had them for years. But we also have tapes that can be applied to an oily or greasy surface. For example, spray a surface with WD40, then apply a label made with our Oily Surface Adhesive. The label will stick and stay stuck. That's the type of materials you can get when you are purchasing from true experts. Our ongoing R&D and always searching for ways to solve labeling problems.
So why not purchase your SafetyPro supplies from the problem solvers? From a dealer who has the experience and knowledge to ensure you get safetyPro supplies that deliver long life... and save you 25% at the same time. Give us a call today at 1-877-597-8833. you'll be glad you did.
We stock more supplies for the SafetyPro than anyone else, and we're developing new supplies all the time. Plus you can be assured you'll always be getting the best supplies to give you durable, long-lasting labels.
For example, we have Electrostatic Dissipative tapes for the SafetyPro printer. These prevent static discharges from causing damage to the label or electronic components.
Industrial Safety Solutions talks about having petroleum resistant labels. That's no big deal, we've had them for years. But we also have tapes that can be applied to an oily or greasy surface. For example, spray a surface with WD40, then apply a label made with our Oily Surface Adhesive. The label will stick and stay stuck. That's the type of materials you can get when you are purchasing from true experts. Our ongoing R&D and always searching for ways to solve labeling problems.
So why not purchase your SafetyPro supplies from the problem solvers? From a dealer who has the experience and knowledge to ensure you get safetyPro supplies that deliver long life... and save you 25% at the same time. Give us a call today at 1-877-597-8833. you'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
DuraStripe Aisle & Floor Marking Tape
Need floor markers? Need aisle markers?
It used to be that lines were painted on floors. That required that the floor be cleaned and prepared. Workers with painting skills were required. The area could not be used until the paint was applied and had dried. It was smelly, messy and inconvenient.
With DuraStripe tapes marking floors and aisles has become a simple, quick, and economical task. A single employee can apply over 1,600 of floor marking tape per hour, without causing any disruptions to work.
DuraStripe tapes are available in eight colors and in widths from 2 inches to 34 inches. They are also available in three thicknesses ranging from 28 mils to the super thick 72 mils for the DuraStripe Supreme.
Give us a call today at 1-877-597-8833 for more information about DuraStripe floor marking tapes, or to place your order.
It used to be that lines were painted on floors. That required that the floor be cleaned and prepared. Workers with painting skills were required. The area could not be used until the paint was applied and had dried. It was smelly, messy and inconvenient.
With DuraStripe tapes marking floors and aisles has become a simple, quick, and economical task. A single employee can apply over 1,600 of floor marking tape per hour, without causing any disruptions to work.
DuraStripe tapes are available in eight colors and in widths from 2 inches to 34 inches. They are also available in three thicknesses ranging from 28 mils to the super thick 72 mils for the DuraStripe Supreme.
Give us a call today at 1-877-597-8833 for more information about DuraStripe floor marking tapes, or to place your order.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Cold Storage Tapes
Do you need to do cold storage labeling? If you have a SafetyPro printer you are out of luck. Industrial Safety Solutions does not have cold storage suppliers for the SafetyPro.
But we do!
We are the labeling experts. And we have carried low temperature labeling tapes, suitable for labeling cold storage facilities, for many, many years. So if you need to label shelving in a refrigerated area. If there are racks in a freezer that need to be identified. Don't give up and resort to hand lettered signs or purchase expensive, custom labels. Your SafetyPro printer can get the job done if you give us a call for the supplies you need.
Call 1-877-597-8833 today. You'll be glad you did.
We have more types of SafetyPro supplies than anyone else. From vinyl for making durable, long-life labels, to specialty materials such as cold storage tapes and high temperature poly tapes.
But we do!
We are the labeling experts. And we have carried low temperature labeling tapes, suitable for labeling cold storage facilities, for many, many years. So if you need to label shelving in a refrigerated area. If there are racks in a freezer that need to be identified. Don't give up and resort to hand lettered signs or purchase expensive, custom labels. Your SafetyPro printer can get the job done if you give us a call for the supplies you need.
Call 1-877-597-8833 today. You'll be glad you did.
We have more types of SafetyPro supplies than anyone else. From vinyl for making durable, long-life labels, to specialty materials such as cold storage tapes and high temperature poly tapes.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Are You Paying Too Much For SafetyPro Supplies?
In the past two posts I've been talking about quality and how to avoid being faked-out when evaluating the quality of vinyl tapes for your SafetyPro printer.
What about price? Does superior quality, backed by expert knowledge and decades of experience mean you need to pay more? Not at all.
We guarantee that when you purchase your SafetyPro supplies from us you will pay 25% less than any valid price offered by the Industrial Safety Solutions. All we ask is that we be able to verify it is a legitimate price. This verification may involve our arranging to purchase supplies at the being presented to us.
We monitor Industrial Safety Solutions prices, including those only offered through online advertising. If you want to save 25% on yourSafetyPro supplies, give us a call at 877-597-8833. You'll receive outstanding service, superior quality supplies, and you'll save 25%.
You save 25% - You get better quality. Call 1-877-597-8833 today.
What about price? Does superior quality, backed by expert knowledge and decades of experience mean you need to pay more? Not at all.
We guarantee that when you purchase your SafetyPro supplies from us you will pay 25% less than any valid price offered by the Industrial Safety Solutions. All we ask is that we be able to verify it is a legitimate price. This verification may involve our arranging to purchase supplies at the being presented to us.
We monitor Industrial Safety Solutions prices, including those only offered through online advertising. If you want to save 25% on yourSafetyPro supplies, give us a call at 877-597-8833. You'll receive outstanding service, superior quality supplies, and you'll save 25%.
You save 25% - You get better quality. Call 1-877-597-8833 today.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Are You Really Getting Quality? Ask The Experts.
In my last post I talked about Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor and how his quest for more power always let to disaster. Are you doing the same thing when it comes to making your labels and signs?
Does "more vinyl" mean better labels? Or does it mean disaster? Does thicker vinyl mean higher quality? If so, why not have 10 mil or 15 mil thick vinyl? That's going to make big, sturdy labels... right?
Yes, as the vinyl gets thicker, the vinyl is more durable. The problem is that this does not mean labels made with that vinyl will be more durable. There are more factors that contribute to label life than just the thickness of the vinyl.
For example, the thicker the vinyl, the more it tries to retain it's original shape. Vinyl comes on rolls, and it will try to return to the shape it had on the roll. The thicker the vinyl the stronger the force putting a curl into the vinyl will be. This has implications in both print quality and durability of the label.
The SafetyPro has a straight-through tape path. That means the tape comes off the roll and then must lie flat as it moves under the print head. Thicker tapes don't lie flat. They will have a slight curl and this can result in uneven printing. The thicker the tape is, the more difficult it is to get quality printing.
The same problem impacts label durability. After it is applied the vinyl will continue to try to return to the curl it had on the roll. The result is that the label curls away from the surface on which it is applied, opening voids in the adhesive. The label may have as reduced life, falling off well before its full expected life. Or the voids may allow liquids or solvents to more easily attack the adhesive... again resulting in reduced label life.
The key is to find the optimum thickness that delivers both maximum vinyl life AND maximum label life. For most types of vinyl this is a thickness of 3.0 mil.
So trust the experts. Turn to a vendor that has the experience and knowledge to deliver the best labeling materials. A vendor that understands all of the factors that affect label life... not a Tim Taylor who always relies on "more power" as the solution that inevitably leads to disaster.
Contact Discount Labeling Supplies for all your SafetyPro supplies needs. Call 1-877-597-8833.
Does "more vinyl" mean better labels? Or does it mean disaster? Does thicker vinyl mean higher quality? If so, why not have 10 mil or 15 mil thick vinyl? That's going to make big, sturdy labels... right?
Yes, as the vinyl gets thicker, the vinyl is more durable. The problem is that this does not mean labels made with that vinyl will be more durable. There are more factors that contribute to label life than just the thickness of the vinyl.
For example, the thicker the vinyl, the more it tries to retain it's original shape. Vinyl comes on rolls, and it will try to return to the shape it had on the roll. The thicker the vinyl the stronger the force putting a curl into the vinyl will be. This has implications in both print quality and durability of the label.
The SafetyPro has a straight-through tape path. That means the tape comes off the roll and then must lie flat as it moves under the print head. Thicker tapes don't lie flat. They will have a slight curl and this can result in uneven printing. The thicker the tape is, the more difficult it is to get quality printing.
The same problem impacts label durability. After it is applied the vinyl will continue to try to return to the curl it had on the roll. The result is that the label curls away from the surface on which it is applied, opening voids in the adhesive. The label may have as reduced life, falling off well before its full expected life. Or the voids may allow liquids or solvents to more easily attack the adhesive... again resulting in reduced label life.
The key is to find the optimum thickness that delivers both maximum vinyl life AND maximum label life. For most types of vinyl this is a thickness of 3.0 mil.
So trust the experts. Turn to a vendor that has the experience and knowledge to deliver the best labeling materials. A vendor that understands all of the factors that affect label life... not a Tim Taylor who always relies on "more power" as the solution that inevitably leads to disaster.
Contact Discount Labeling Supplies for all your SafetyPro supplies needs. Call 1-877-597-8833.
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