Ask the Experts
January 2011
Q: Will my labels stick to cold outdoor surfaces in the winter?
A: Successful cold weather adhesion depends on the supply and the surface.
The success you will have adhering labels in cold environments depends on a few important factors.
First of all, the labels should be printed using a thermal transfer print process. Thermal transfer printing bonds ribbon ink onto a label or sign medium such as vinyl with heat. For long-term cold temperature exposure, 3.0 mil. vinyl with resin ribbon is the most highly recommended thermal transfer supply.
Secondly, the "tack" or holding power of the adhesive needs to provide a bond strong enough to ensure performance through extreme temperatures. Vinyl supply with specially formulated extreme temperature adhesive should be used.
Finally, make sure the surface you are affixing your label to is completely dry and as clean as possible. Any moisture on the surface will undermine the integrity of the adhesive and cause the label to prematurely break down.
DuraLabel's Cold Storage Supply features Extreme Temperature Adhesive for super strong bonding. Cold Storage Supply can be applied to surfaces in temperatures as cold as -10°, and is guaranteed to maintain its integrity down to -40°.
Cold Storage Specific Supply
It doesn’t have to be an outdoor environment for this supply to perform. DuraLabel Cold Storage Supply provides long-lasting service in freezers, in refrigerated warehouses and trailers, and on perishable inventory that requires cold storage.
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