High Temperature Heat-Proof Labels and Tags
High Temperature Heat-Proof Labels and Tags
We supply labels that are tried and tested in high temperature manufacturing processes.
If you work in an industry that needs high-temperature labels, you understand the importance of having a dependable product.
Using a label material that is not designed for the demands of your environment may cause the label to turn brown, fade or become unreadable if they are exposed to excessive heat.
With our help, we can help you choose high-temperature labels and tags are ideal for high temperature applications, as they won’t melt or become distorted at high temperatures.
Our labels can withstand temperatures between 250 °C and 1250 °C, making them perfect for the food, steel, and manufacturing industries where it is critical to effectively monitor samples or batches exposed to harsh conditions.
We can supply high-temperature labels and tags in different colours and finishes. For example, they can be branded with your company logo. More specific text can be overprinted with variable information, such as serial numbers, batch codes, or barcodes.
Some common uses include tracking metal products, labelling food items in ovens, products undergoing autoclave processes, ceramics, and sanitary ware. To sum it up, choosing the right high-temperature label ensures safety and compliance in your workplace, without sacrificing the legibility of crucial information.
Some of the clients we've worked with:
Not all High-Temperature Labels are the Same
We understand that the required temperature resistance depends on the industry, with some clients’ labels needing to withstand temperatures up to 1250 °C, while others only need to be resistant to 250 °C. Whatever you need, it’s crucial to choose the right label for the job.
Given the range of different needs, it is important to understand that each label type has its own unique set of characteristics. Some labels are designed to withstand high temperatures for extended periods of time, whereas others are only suitable for brief intervals.
Some are designed to be applied at room temperature, whilst others can be applied at 500C.
Specifying the right label means your labels will maintain key information without it melting, discolouring or smudging. With our labels you can sure the label will remain clear and legible throughout the product’s life.
Additionally, it is crucial to keep in mind that some labels can be applied in high-temperature environments, while others can only be applied at ambient temperature. Furthermore, certain labels need specialised label applicators to stick the labels to hot surfaces.
How much would I pay for High-Temperature Labels?
The cost of high temperature labels varies according to the label size, heat resistance and number of labels you buy.
There are usually high minimum order quantities as the materials are expensive and need to be bought in large 250m rolls before being cut into labels.
Whilst the cost of PET labels might be less than a penny/cent depending on size and quantity, the cost of a small ultra-high temperature label is likely to be 20 pence/cents each.
If you need to print these labels using your own thermal transfer printer, you need to consider the cost of thermal ribbon too.
Can I Print From Any Label Printer?
If you need labels for a specific thermal transfer printer – we can help.
It needs to be a Thermal Transfer printer – that uses a thermal ribbon to print with.
We will find labels that will work in desktop and industrial models from Zebra, Honeywell, Brother, TSC and Sato.
Introducing HeatMark™ - Our High Temperature Label Range
HeatMark is a specialist range of high temperature labels and tags, covering everything from 200°C Polyester labels for a wide range of high temperature uses through to 1,200°C ceramic-coated labels for extreme heat.
Every HeatMark product is thermal transfer printable, barcode-compatible, and selected for a specific process and temperature range. Tell us your application and we’ll match you to the right product.
High-Temperature Label Products
| HeatMark Product | Temperature Range | Material | Typical Applications | Applied By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeatMark 200 | Up to 200°C | Treated polyester | High temperature assets, pre-preg composite tracking | Hand |
| HeatMark 300 | Up to 300°C | Polyimide film | PCB manufacturing, electronics reflow | Hand |
| HeatMark 350 | Up to 350°C | Aluminium foil, modified acrylic adhesive | Steel, aluminium, non-ferrous metal processing | Hand |
| HeatMark 450T | Up to 450°C | Modified steel inorganic coating (non-adhesive tag) | Asset tracking on aluminium/steel slabs, billets, coils, wire | Nail gun, stud weld, hook or clip |
| HeatMark 600 | Room temp - 600°C | White heatproof coating, self-adhesive | General metal identification | Hand or robotic |
| HeatMark 600S | Room temp - 600°C | Smudge-proof heatproof coating, aluminium foil core | Steel/aluminium processing, homogenising up to 72 hrs | Hand |
| HeatMark 600H | 250°C - 600°C | White heat resistant coating, heat-activated | Steel hot coil, aluminium sow - semi-automatic/robotic application | Semi-automatic or robotic |
| HeatMark 800H | 450°C - 800°C | White heat resistant coating, heat-activated, brass foil core | High temp asset tracking, steel and aluminium | Semi-automatic or robotic |
| HeatMark 1000T | Up to 1,000°C | Modified steel inorganic coating (non-adhesive tag) | Steel slabs, billets, coils, wire | Nail gun, stud weld, hook or clip |
| HeatMark 1200T | Up to 1,200°C | Modified steel inorganic coating (non-adhesive tag) | Steel slabs, billets, coils, wire - non-oxidising furnace processes | Nail gun, stud weld, hook or clip |
| HeatMark 1200 | Room temp - 1,200°C | Ceramic-coated polymer film, acrylic adhesive | Aluminium, smooth steel, ceramic, glass - permanent bond above 300°C | Hand or specialist tool |
| HeatMark 1200 Preprint | Up to 1,200°C | White heat resistant coating, non-adhesive tag, supplied preprinted | Hook, screw or rivet fixing | Supplied preprinted |
| HeatMark Galv450 | 0°C - 450°C | Modified steel inorganic coating (galvanising tag) | Hot dip galvanising - cleaning, fluxing, molten zinc dipping | Clip or hook |
| HeatMark Tag450 | -25°C - 450°C | 250µm satin white polyester | Elevated temperature tagging, steel and aluminium wire and coil | Hand or conventional print |
Need more detail? Request a product specification sheet for any HeatMark product by calling us on 01359 271 111 or emailing sales@expertlabels.co.uk
Keen to Test on your Application?
To help to ensure you make the right choice, we provide samples for testing to organisations based in the UK and Europe.
This is important, so you to see how they perform when tested on your specific application, under your specific conditions.
Thermal-transfer ribbons, also known as inks, must be carefully selected to match your labels.
Finally, if you’d like to speak with us for expert advice on the best labels, tags, and ribbons, please contact us by clicking the button below or downloading our briefing sheet.
We are happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement for your confidential projects.
As always, we are here to help. If you have a question, or specific requirement you would like to discuss with us, heat-resistant or not, please get in touch with our. Email sales@expertlabels.co.uk or call us on 01359 271 111, we’d love to hear from you.
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