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What types of variable data can you apply to nameplates?

Some applications require nameplates or labels to include different data on every individual part. Variable data is any data such as letters, numbers, icons, etc. Variable data labels are widespread and you can find them in customized model numbers, names, and logos that help companies in sales or product family management. At Melrose, we believe …

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Expert guide to safety labels

Safety labels are the essential component of products and equipment manufactured for practically every industry, from automotive and consumer electronics to kitchen appliances. Just like any other equipment components, they need to stay functional throughout the entire product lifecycle. Manufacturers need to make sure that safety labels are engineered to remain legible and intact even …

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Metallic labels for military applications – key certifications you need to know

If you supply products directly to the US Department of Defense or are a contractor, your contract is likely to reference various certifications regarding their labeling. Getting these labels is essential to fulfilling the terms of your contract. You need to make sure that your manufacturer produces them correctly and within the deadline to avoid …

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Guide to barcode identification tags on nameplates and labels

Barcode labels, nameplates, and tags can include barcodes as key elements for managing factory, inventory, office, or outdoor equipment. Thanks to services provided by Melrose experts, you can easily mark all of your products with variable or static information using barcodes. Some of the most common ways to add barcodes to a label or nameplate …

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What is second surface printing and how to use it in your project?

Labels and product identification components come in many different shapes and sizes. Fortunately, the market is full of options that meet even the strictest demands of applications realized for industries such as military, defense, or healthcare. Some of the most popular options among our clients are graphic overlays and second-surface printed labels. In this article, …

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What are UL labels? Guide to Underwriters Laboratories labels

Have you ever noticed a label on an electrical appliance, computer, or mechanical equipment? The label likely bears one of the safety marks, such as CSA or UL. What do those symbols mean? Why are they so important? When should you use UL labels for your business? When manufacturing electrical devices, the most important attributes …

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A guide to printing & color matching

Graphic overlays, membrane switches, labels, and nameplates can be printed using either screen or digital printing technologies. Digital printing applies to small lot quantities because it eliminates setup times for colors; it does a better job of printing and can result in shorter lead times. Screen printing is more economical for larger quantities, or when …

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