20 Jan Durable Labeling and Marking for Heavy Equipment and Machinery
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Durable marking is a crucial aspect of the heavy equipment and construction industry. Labeling and marking are essential for ensuring safety, adhering to industry standards and meeting local and federal requirements. The marking industry has faced several significant shifts over the last few years, bringing more efficient, reliable and durable solutions. Learn more about these changes and how they can impact your operations.
The Challenge of Durable Marking
It is a unique challenge to ensure permanent marks, labels and identification information retain their integrity on heavy equipment and construction machinery. Because manufacturers build their equipment to withstand harsh environments, they use high-quality materials that require special attention.
Telesis can mark heat-treated, coated and thick-gauge or hardened steel with imprint logos, 2D matrix codes and human-readable text.
Types of Equipment to Mark Heavy Machinery
Marking this type of equipment and its components requires a heavy-duty industrial marker. There are several options to mark this type of equipment. Telesis Technologies can provide electric and pneumatic markers dot peen equipment, as well as high-powered laser systems. Our team can customize any of these systems to fit customer requirements.
Dot Peen Markers
Peen markers are equipment that can automate the marking process on metal surfaces and plastics. You can use peen markers to create long-lasting and precise marks.
Employing a heavy-duty option allows you to make marks on materials hardened up to Rc60. Dot peen markers help make components such as transmissions, linkage, cab and engine parts.
Dot peen markers have excellent traceability and empower a wide scope of operations. PINSTAMP® products utilize floating pin technology to craft marks on flat, uneven or curved surfaces.
Fiber Laser Markers
When the material is harder than the dot peen can easily mark, a fiber laser is best. Fiber laser markers can vaporize material to create a permanent mark no matter how hard the material is. Laser markers can easily mark harder materials such as the track system, buckets or even the axles.
Recent innovations in fiber laser marker technologies deliver faster speeds, enhanced durability, higher resolution and integrations with artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies. This equipment is often cost-effective, easy to work with and has few maintenance demands.
Handheld Marking Solutions
When you need to apply the marking process after the build or, you cannot integrate it into the assembly process, Telesis offers several options for a hand-held dot peen marking solution. These can be portable enough for an operator to mark heavy steel with one hand or utilize a magnetic standoff tool to aid the operator.
The BenchMark® product line features excellent handheld options, including the BenchMark460®, that enables remote operation and VIN marking.
Marking Data Plates
Data plates provide essential information about the equipment, including serial number, manufacturer details, model and equipment capacity. These durable placards or labels help teams track and manage equipment to ensure safety and proper maintenance requirements. Sometimes, it is necessary to mark data plates and attach them to the equipment. Some industries utilize data plates to ensure compliance and meet industry standards, further highlighting the importance of these components and the need for legible and long-lasting markings.
Telesis has a proprietary tag marker for automated tag marking. This marker can sit on a desktop or workbench for large batch data plate marking. It can also make small batch feed tags throughout the day.
Innovations in Marking Technology
The labeling technology industry constantly evolves, with new solutions rising to make processes more efficient and cost-effective. Several recent innovations have enhanced marking operations over the last several years. Check out some of the most latest shifts to discover how they can elevate the marking landscape.
Advances in Sustainable Material Science
As sustainability becomes a growing concern for many consumers, advancing materials are even more essential. Several innovations address multiple marking industry pain points. The use of biodegradable labels and labels from recycled materials is rising. These products aid in meeting consumer needs by empowering teams to reduce their carbon footprints.
Additionally, there have been shifts to new materials and coatings for better marking compatibility. These advancements enhance durability, creating long-lasting products with extended life spans. For example, linerless labels are durable and sustainable. These products require less inventory space, utilize top-quality adhesion, enhance safety and meet eco-friendly needs.
Telesis’s Vision and Innovations
Telesis Technologies, Inc. crafts high-quality solutions that are the gold standard in marking. Telesis is an industry pioneer, utilizing the latest technologies and exceeding industry standards and customer expectations to deliver game-changing products. We engineer our systems to last, helping ensure they are capable of withstanding harsh environments while enhancing operations.
We understand that quality products reduce problems and enhance efficiency, so we invest in the best possible materials and processes. At Telesis Technologies Inc., you can find a wide array of custom-engineered systems. As your one-stop shop for marking needs, we uphold a commitment to deliver the best possible solutions, and we’ll continue investing in innovation to shape the future of marking technology.
Telesis Technologies, Inc. Is Here to Help
Telesis Technologies has been developing markers for the heavy equipment industry for more than 50 years. Customers have trusted us for over five decades to provide turnkey marking systems for everything from the largest earth movers in the world to heavy truck frames. We ensure our products adhere to the highest quality standards to be the most reliable option on the market. Talk to one of our experts to learn more about our marking solutions and to find the right one for your applications.
