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Labels Engineered for Durability

VisionMark designs and manufactures a wide array of labels and label products. We provide durable warning labels, instructional labels, compliance labels, regulatory labels, and branding labels. We produce labels using numerous constructions to satisfy diverse uses and service environments; and we print on a wide variety of substrates, including metals and polymers, using standard colors, custom matched colors, or specialty inks.

VisionMark's manufactures durable labels for both indoor and outdoor applications including material handling, power equipment, hand tools, lawn and garden equipment, elevators, medical equipment and devices, emergency response vehicles, and other equipment used in tough environments. We build our labels to last regardless of the weather, temperature, abrasion, or exposure to harsh chemicals.

VisionMark finishes all durable labels to your specifications with both digital and mechanical die cutting, embossing, polyurethane doming, lamination, and assembly. The many combinations of our capabilities provide our customers with significant flexibility in label design and construction. This includes both graphic design elements and construction options.

Material Selection

Polycarbonate Labels

Advantage

  • Easy to Die Cut, Emboss, and Form
  • Clear .001" to .060"
  • Textures and Colors
  • Excellent Ink Adhesion

Limitations

  • Chemical Resistance
  • Scratches Easily
  • Poor UV Resistance
  • Fewer Membrane Actuations

Applications

  • Membrane Switch Overlays
  • Automotive Panels
  • Spacers & Insulators
  • Product Identification
  • Panel Overlays

Polyester Labels

Advantage

  • Chemical Resistant
  • Tear Resistant
  • More Membrane Actuations
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • 300 degree Heat Resistance

Limitations

  • Difficult to Die Cut
  • Difficult to Form
  • Requires Pre-Printing
  • Treatment
  • Clarity in Heavier Thickness

Applications

  • Membrane Switch Overlays
  • Product Identification
  • General Labeling
  • Packaging

Rigid Vinyl Labels

Advantage

  • Tear Resistant
  • Self-extinguishing
  • Easy to Form
  • Cost Effective
  • Easy to Die Cut
  • Can be Press Polished

Limitations

  • Poor Clarity
  • Scratches Easily
  • Poor UV Resistance
    (without add inhibitors)
  • Toxic Flammability
  • Low Heat Resistance

Applications

  • General Labeling
  • Product Identification
  • POP Displays
  • Indoor Signs

PET G Labels

Advantage

  • Tear Resistant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Impact Strength
  • Easy to Form

Limitations

  • Difficult to Die Cut
  • Clarity
  • Difficult to Print
  • Poor UV Resistance
    (without add inhibitors)

Applications

  • Product Identification
  • Heavy Duty Labeling
  • Packaging
  • Control Panel Buttons
  • Membrane Switch Overlays

Polystyrene Labels

Advantage

  • Low Cost
  • Good Clarity
  • Good Rigidity
  • Easy to Print
  • FDA Permitted for
    Food Contact

Limitations

  • Poor UV Resistance
  • Easy to Scratch or Tear
  • Difficult to Die Cut
  • Stress Whitens Easily
  • Low Heat Resistance

Applications

  • POP Displays
  • General Packaging
  • Graphic Overlays
  • Backlit Signs
  • Temporary ID Cards

Polypropylene Labels

Advantage

  • Cost Effective
  • Tear Resistant
  • Good Dimensional
    Stability
  • Good Clarity

Limitations

  • Poor UV Resistance

Applications

  • POP Displays
  • General Packaging
  • Graphic Overlays

Adhesives

The adhesive is a critical element of a label construction. The label adhesive bonds the materials to the surface of a product. There are many types of adhesives, including acrylic, rubber, and thermoset/elastomeric, just to name a few. To make the proper choice, you must consider the type of surface on which the pressure sensitive label will be applied, its composition, the service environment, the temperature range it will see, the label's appearance in use, and performance requirements. By choosing the correct adhesive for your application, with an appropriate balance of features, you can manufacture a dependable label and achieve the necessary performance to meet the most demanding applications.

Zinc Labels

Advantage

  • Exceptionally Durable
  • Weather & UV Resistant
  • Cleanable Surface
  • Low Cost Setup
  • Copy Outlasts Paints
  • Variable Copy

Limitations

  • Expensive
  • Heavy
  • Subject to Corrosion

Applications

  • Branding Nameplates
  • Front Panels
  • Safety Signs
  • Bezels & Decorative Trim
  • ADA Compliant Braille
  • Serial Plates

Compliant Labels and Labeling Systems

VisionMark Designs and Produces Labels Certified to Recognized Standards. VisionMark can provide you with labels and nameplates using UL® (UL® 969, UL® 299, and UL® 2166) and CSA® approved label constructions. VisionMark labels also comply with NFPA® 1901 and ANSI® 535.4 graphic specifications. We design and manufacture UID labels using open or proprietary formatted bar codes. Finally, we produce RFID encoded and verified labeling systems using EPC global Class 1 Gen 2 (version 1.2.0) compliant products and equipment.

Our UL® labels, UL® Nameplates, CSA® Labels, and CSA® Namplates constructions include polyesters (Mylar®), polycarbonates (Lexan®), vinyl, polypropylene, and many other substrates. These regulatory bodies certified our label and nameplate products for both indoor and outdoor uses, for use in or near water, high and low temperature, UV radiation, gasoline and other solvents, cooking oils, detergents, and fuel oils.

These engineered label and nameplate constructions adhere to painted parts including powder coated surfaces, aluminum, stainless steel. ABS molded parts, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, and polyethylene.

VisionMark can often design labels and labeling systems using our existing UL® and CSA® registered constructions (UL® file number MH25268). One of our recognized constructions may be right for your application. If not, we have the experience to design an alternative construction and obtain the necessary certification. With our UL® Printers Agreement (PGAA.LP1596) we can also print your UL® Type "L" and Type "R" labels.

Our engineers and materials experts can design a label or nameplate construction that will serve your specific requirements and meet the necessary testing regimens of UL or CSA. Please contact us for additional information or assistance.

VisionMark also produces labels that comply with NFPA® 1901 and ANSI® 535.4.

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Agency Listings & Compliance

VisionMark produces labels using UL® (both UL® 969 and UL® 299, file MH25268) and CSA® approved label constructions. In addition we hold a current UL printers agreement. VisionMark labels also comply with NFPA® 1901 and ANSI® 535.4 graphic specifications. We design and manufacture UID labels using open or proprietary formatted bar codes. Finally, we produce RFID encoded and verified labeling systems using EPC global Class 1 Gen 2 (version 1.2.0) compliant products and equipment.

Engineered Labels Technical Information

VisionMark works with a wide variety of label materials. Label users should evaluate the following variables when considering specific label applications and requirements. These considerations will form the basis for design, engineering, and fabrication of your labels.

  • Surface to which the label will adhere.
  • Temperature range the label will endure.
  • Environmental conditions surrounding the label's use.
  • Expected life span of the label.

 

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