The DuraLabel Test Lab
Our Quality Test Lab aids in the development of new products, and provides continuous testing of existing products to ensure you always get high quality printers and supplies.
Our Atlas Weathering Tester, shown to the right, subjects samples to accelerated weathering conditions that include light, UV, moisture and rain.
By regularly testing existing products we verify the quality of our raw materials and our manufacturing processes. This means you can be confident you'll always be getting superior quality supplies and equipment.
The pictures on this page show three of the tests used for labels and signs. But, our test suite involves more than just these three tests. For example, test labels are examined for ink coverage and pinholes. Printers are also visually inspected and tested to be sure they meet or exceed all of our high standards.
See the results of a DuraLabel label and competitor's labels when both are subjected to the same test conditions (use the links below).
RTK Label Weathering Test
Weathering Test - DuraLabel vs. Emedco
Abrasion Tests - DuraLabel vs. the Brady GlobalMark
This is our Taber Abrasion Tester.
A circular sample is placed on the disk on the upper part of the tester. It is subjected to a precision controlled amount of abrasion, then the readability of the printing is tested.
Unlike other manufacturers, who visually read the label, we use a computer based scanner system to accurately measure the readability of the label. This ensures the consistency and accuracy of our abrasion testing.
Labels and signs are tested for resistance to twelve types of chemicals.
To pass our tests the label must survive exposure to twelve chemicals, as well as an amount of rubbing and scrubbing that far exceeds what happens even in the most extreme conditions.
Our goal is to ensure our labels and signs deliver more than what we promise.
There are over 50 types of supplies available for DuraLabel PRO printers. More than for any other printer. Different materials have different life expectancies. The label's environment also impacts how long it will survive — an arc flash label in a climate controlled breaker room will last much longer than one used on equipment outdoors. But, as a result of our extensive testing you can be assured that DuraLabel supplies will deliver the maximum possible life — they get the job done, and get it done right.
Our Sunshine Court facility, shown below, is the location of our test lab, as well as our warehouse, manufacturing and quality assurance facilities.
