Labels for the identification of circuit boards
The labels for circuit boards withstand extreme temperatures during the soldering and ensure the tracing during the manufacturing. They will be additionally exposed to the heat sources like hot air, infrared and steam. The labels for circuit boards are extremely robust and resistant to cleaning procedures with hot and aggressive chemicals and to high-pressure/ultrasonic technique when the residues of soldering flux will be removed. If required they can be subsequently inscribed by the customer with individual data on site. The labels will be adjusted to the customer-specific requirements and applications and often serve for the identification, management, control and tracing of materials and products by encoding.
The main features of the circuit board labeling
- High resistance at extreme temperature peaks
- High resistance in contact with aggressive cleaning chemicals
- Electrostatically dissipative adhesive
- High dimensional stability and reliable legibility
- Individual die-cut forms possible – adjusted to the structure of the circuit board
- Colored label foils offer additional identification possibilities
- High abrasion resistance with suitable thermal transfer ribbons for the thermal transfer printing
- Suitable for standard-compliant labeling lie e.g. UL/CSA etc.
- Very high adhesive power of the labels also on difficult substrates like e.g. rough surfaces
- Optimization of the processes by automation of material- and product flow
- Additional safety functions like security cutouts possible
- Numerous special materials by Avery, 3M, Flexcon, and Tesa available from stock
- Plain labels in individual formats and special forms
- Suitable for adhesion around edges and corners
Functions and advantages – precisely tailored to your requirements for the labeling of circuit boards
The labels for extremely high temperatures in the manufacturing of circuit boards offer the best possible flexibility and will be adjusted individually to the customer’s requirements. This happens by using suitable special materials by leading manufacturers, individual die-cutting forms and premium adhesives.
The labels can be inscribed directly as required in variable amounts with current data at the site, by that the storage and the management of numerous labels may be reduced or dropped.
The circuit boards to be labeled are still hot when the labels shall be adhered, for that there are adhesives specially adjusted to this purpose.
Our upscale and accurate processing with most modern die-cutting technologies guarantees the highest precision and reliability for the label application. Thus even labels with adhesives which are difficult to process can be processed mechanically very well, which increases the user efficiency in the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Industrial applications of labels for circuit boards
The typical labeling product in the area of these labels are barcode labels, type plates, rating plates, caution- and warning labels. These labels can be applied for example in the following branches and areas:
- Circuit board and strip light assemblies (prior to flow soldering or reflow soldering)
- Computer, IT periphery, telecommunication equipment, and consumer electronics
- Mechanical engineering (engines, machines, and machine tools)
- Electric tools engineering (tools, home appliances, office machines etc.)
- Car manufacturing (OEMs, supplier)
- Medical technology
Individual features of labels for circuit boards
In the circuit board manufacturing or during the melting or soldering processes the temperatures of up to 300° Celsius will be reached (572° F). By using special printing methods combined with special adhesives these labels can withstand extreme temperatures of up to +300° C (572° F) depending on the application.
Also substrates which are difficult to label can be labeled due to the different coating weight of special adhesives. Material composites, adhesive-free zones as well as partially preprinted logotypes are also possible.
When peeling off the carrier material, an electrostatic charging of the adhesive is possible. During the discharge there is a short electric current, which can damage the sensitive electronical parts. The labels for the circuit boards will be manufactured using an electrostatically dissipative adhesive. Due to it the label is not loaded when applied.
Technical key data of our labels for circuit boards
- Temperature resistance of up to +300° C (572° F)
- Subsequently inscribable with thermal transfer printing
- High-performance materials made of polyimide foil, which meets the requirements for circuit boards (Printed Circuit Boards – PCBs) and for LED light strips
- Permanent adhesives with a very good adhesive power for high- and low-energy substrates
- Diverse carrier materials like compressed kraft paper in different thicknesses, transparent plastic liner, kraft paper siliconized on both sides, and environmentally stable kraft paper available
- Thin, soft and smooth and stable combinations of foils available
Certifications
As a manufacturer robos-labels has a wide range of already approved and certified labeling solutions. When additional customized licenses are required, we can take on the approval- and certification process if desired.
We also cover the first article inspections (PPF, production process and product release) in accordance with the specifications of German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) as well as the American counterpart, a PPAP inspection (Production Part Approval Process) of the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group).
We already meet the following standards and regulations with our raw materials:
- FORD WSS-M99P41-A72
- MS-13445 (FCA – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
- TL 52038 (Volkswagen standard)
- GMW14573 (General Motors)
- TM-0030T-Y (Tesla)
- GS 97058 (BMW)
- MS 373-12 (Hyundai)
- DBL 8230 (Mercedes-Benz)
- TSM7508G (Toyota)
- UL969 Marking and labeling systems (labels on smooth and not convex surfaces)
- UL817 Safety cord sets and power supply cords
- UL2238 Cable assemblies and fittings for industrial control and signal distribution
- UL94 Flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances (UL VTM-0 strictest classification)
- FMVSS 302 Evaluation of the flammability of interior materials (flammability/burn rate)
- REACH, RoHS and IMDS conformity
- ADR 2021 Ordinance on the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterways (GGVSEB
- CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging, in accordance with EC No. 1272/2008)
- BS 5609 Label resistance to saline sea water
- DIN EN ISO 11683:1997-11 Packaging — Tactile warnings of danger — Requirements
- FDA 175.105 INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS
