When it comes to product labeling, the label on electronic equipment requires some care to ensure information is available to the consumer while also adhering to safety concerns. Here we offer some details on product labeling background and insights directly related to electronics. When it comes to electronic equipment, such as computers, routers, and other types of devices, these devices often need to have some type of label or barcode that identifies that item for inventory control, theft deterrence, shipping and tracking.
Yet, it is not as easy as just sticking any type of paper label on these electronic products. For the technical needs of such a label, there are some specific requirements to ensure they are safe to handle as well as maintain their life over the life of the electronic product. This includes making sure that the labels are non-conducting so as to not to cause any harm to anyone that may come into contact with the label. Additionally, these types of labels must be free of lead, latex, and mercury, which could also increase risk. Even the adhesive on these labels must be made to suit low energy surfaces often found on various types of electronic devices.
At the same time, the adhesives have to be strong enough to withstand various harsh environments and product handling in order to stay in place and remain in-tact amid those who come into contact with the item. Of course, the labels have to remain readable for those that need information, such as serial number or other key data that identifies that particular piece of equipment. There are also polyimide labels for high temperature electronic applications like circuit boards that need to have specific labels for identification.
Other types of labels can also be used safely to label and identify electronic products, including screen printed control panel overlays, UL approved labels, and EMI patch labels. As technology advances, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are being made to suit electronic products to help with tracking and securing electronic merchandise, and these are then deactivated at the point of purchase.
In Summary When it comes to product labeling for electronic equipment, here are some important points to remember:
- Labels need to be non-conducting and be free of lead, latex, and mercury.
- The adhesive also plays an important role in working with low energy surfaces found on different types of electronic devices.
- There are a wide range of labels that work with electronic devices to help with identification, tracking, theft deterrence, and inventory management.
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