Automotives
DNP is on the part. Barcodes applied onto thousands of parts used in an automobile are printed with extremely durable DNP TTR that can withstand the high solvent, heat and abrasive conditions of automotive manufacturing plants. DNP is under the hood. Gasoline, engine oil, and transmission fluid are just some of the harsh chemicals that can be found underhood. Our ribbon produces barcodes that are chemical resistant and hold up to tough working conditions.
| Substrates | Ribbons |
|---|---|
| Polypropylene | R300 General Purpose Resin |
| Polyethylene | R510HF Ultra Durable Resin |
| Polyester | R550 Extreme Durable Resin |
| Valeron® | TR4070 Classic Resin |
| Polyimide | R390 Near Edge Resin |
| Kimdura® | R510C Durable Color Resin |
| Polyart® | VR301 Durable Metallic Color Resin |
DNP Resin Ribbon Solves Car Manufacturer's Logistic Problems
A reseller on the West Coast of USA was faced with a major problem that needed DNP's expertise. A large car manufacturer wanted to print thermal transfer labels to be attached to SUV's at their US distribution center. These labels needed to contain many important pieces of information: the vehicle identification number (VIN) in both text and barcode form, additional features that the car was shipping with, and the name of the dealership to which it was being delivered.
The label was a top-coated polypropylene and more suited for wax or wax/resin thermal transfer printing. However, the smudge and scratch resistance required by the end user was greater than any existing premium wax/resin thermal transfer ribbons can provide. Furthermore, portions of the label were floodcoated - a quick and easy visual check for differentiating various shipments, but often difficult to print using thermal transfer technology. There was also a print speed requirement of 8 inches per second (IPS) - a reasonable speed with all other things being equal, but much more demanding considering the entire scope of the requirements for the application. The end user had tried many other competitor's ribbons without success.
The labels were forwarded to DNP, tested, and we quickly discovered that our R300 General Purpose Resin ribbon was an excellent choice for this application. One of the many advantages of R300 is its great label adaptability. This means that it is equally at home on floodcoated face stocks as it is on labels specifically designed for imprinting resin thermal transfer ribbons. Also, the print speed requirement was no problem; R300 has been shown to print ANSI Grade "A" ladder barcodes at print speeds of 12 IPS. In addition, it provided the necessary durability mandated by the application.
We are pleased to re-confirm that all DNP supplied thermal transfer materials comply to the prevailing EU standards for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) as well as other global regulations (such as from Indonesia, US, China, Japanese, etc.) for environmental safety and protection.
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You may wish to view a brochure by DNP detailing proven solutions for the automotive industry - click here!
Or if you prefer, there is a DNP General Product guide that provides a summary of what may be possible - click here!