Automotive and Electronics Labeling

The applications in automotive and electronics labeling can be divided into information labels and functional labels. Information labels mainly carry information for equipment recognition, while functional labels are used for the protection of equipment. Examples of applications include the following:

• Interior body labeling
• Underhood/exterior labeling
• Tamperproof labeling
• Glass labeling
• Battery labeling

Labels on automotive and electronics applications must withstand heat, harsh environments and resist solvents. Successful labeling includes the right choice of face stock, coating, adhesive, printer technology, settings and ribbons.

A large number of end-users working in the automotive industry use flat head technology for printing. The advantage is the flexibility of the print settings, temperatures and speed versus quality results.

Tire labeling presents a real challenge for pressure sensitive adhesives. The roughness of the substrate combined with the chemical composition of the rubber make choosing the right adhesive difficult. Tires are also often labeled by hand at room temperature, and so aggressive, immediate adhesion is required. UPM Raflatac RHT adhesive is suitable for tire labeling and performs well in both low and high temperatures during storage.