Adhesive label

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Summary Adhesive labels designed for logistics and warehousing with reliable reading by high-speed scanners. Compatible with GS1/SSCC and verified Code 128; supplied on rolls and calibrated for on-site thermal printers.

Main applications

• Pallet and master carton labels with GS1/SSCC for distribution and traceability.
• On-demand printing at point of use with thermal printers in warehouses or production lines.
• Labels for cold storage and high-humidity environments.
• Shipping labels for maritime transport and international freight.
• Picking, delivery notes and internal warehouse management using direct thermal media.

Materials and behavior

• Polypropylene: resistant to moisture, cold and water contact. Recommended for cold storage, maritime shipping and humid environments.
• Direct thermal: ribbon-free printing, cost-effective, ideal for short-life labels in picking, dispatch and delivery notes.
• Polyester topcoat: long-lasting for outdoor transit and asset identification; high resistance to abrasion, UV and weather. Use with resin ribbon for maximum contrast.

Logistics use conditions

• High-speed automated reading at fixed scanners, tunnel portals and conveyors: barcodes must be readable on the first pass.
• Cold rooms and freezing chambers: labels and adhesives formulated for below 0 °C and surfaces with condensation.
• Adhesion to recycled cardboard, plastic crates and shrink film: compatibility with rough and irregular surfaces.
• Maritime and international transport: resistance to humidity, temperature changes and handling over days or weeks.

Standards and verification

• Logistic identification standard: GS1 / SSCC (18-digit SSCC for logistics units).
• Barcode quality verification according to ISO/IEC 15416 (1D) and ISO/IEC 15415 (2D): contrast, minimum reflectance, distortion and density.
• Common symbologies: SSCC, GS1-128, ITF-14, DataMatrix and QR as required by packaging and data needs.

Printing and rolls

• Point-of-use printing with thermal printers (direct thermal or thermal transfer).
• Rolls calibrated for Zebra, Honeywell, SATO and TSC printers: core (25 or 76 mm), maximum outer diameter, width and label gap.
• For thermal transfer, select the appropriate ribbon (e.g., resin ribbon for polyester topcoat).

Specific applications and advantages

• GS1/SSCC pallet labels: include 18-digit SSCC, lot number, expiry date, part number and supplier code.
• Cold-storage labels: polypropylene with cryogenic adhesive and resin ribbon to maintain contrast and adhesion down to −20 °C.
• Picking and location management: direct thermal as an economical solution for high daily volumes without ribbon.

Technical resources

• Variable data management: lots, expiry dates and serial numbers compatible with EDI and WMS systems.
• Integration: template design and configurable fields according to end-customer requirements for distribution chains and retailers.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Standard: GS1 / SSCC (unique identification of logistic units).
• Reading: barcode verification according to ISO/IEC 15416 (1D) and ISO/IEC 15415 (2D).
• Symbology formats: GS1-128, SSCC, ITF-14, DataMatrix, QR.
• Recommended materials: direct thermal, polypropylene, polyester topcoat.
• Printing: point-of-use; calibrated rolls (core, outer diameter, width, gap) for Zebra, Honeywell, SATO and TSC printers.
• Data included on label: 18-digit SSCC, lot number, expiry date, part number, supplier code.
• System compatibility: WMS and EDI for data exchange.
• Resistance range (depending on material): from cryogenic (≤ −20 °C) to outdoor transit (e.g. −30 °C to +80 °C) depending on chosen material.
• Adhesives: specific formulations for cold/cryogenic and for low-energy surfaces.
• Typical use: pallets, shipping, picking, cold rooms, maritime transport, outdoor/external transit.