Industrial labels for printing in demanding environments

Why choose labels with high print resistance in industrial environments?

In industrial sectors such as automotive, electronics, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals, the print resistance of labels is not a minor detail: it is a critical requirement to ensure traceability, product safety, and regulatory compliance.

Standard labels, designed for more benign environments, cannot withstand the demands of these sectors. Exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures, friction, moisture, or direct sunlight can quickly deteriorate a conventional label, causing loss of information, operational confusion, risks to the user, and failures in audits or inspections.

What is the solution?

Labels made with high-strength 3M printing materials, which we at Fustier recommend for industrial applications where labeling reliability is key.

What makes 3M High Print Strength Labels unique?

These labels not only resist printing against chemical or abrasive agents, but also provide a set of essential technical advantages for highly demanding environments.

Technical characteristics of 3M high print resistance labels

Superior chemical resistance
Withstands contact with solvents, industrial cleaners, acetone, and other aggressive agents without damaging the print.
Excellent outdoor performance
They are designed to withstand the elements: humidity, UV rays, high temperatures, abrasion, or rain do not affect their readability or adhesion.
Flexibility
Their adaptability allows them to be applied to curved, rough, or low-contact surfaces, such as cables, tubes, or narrow vials.
Long-lasting durability
They guarantee clear and long-lasting readability throughout the life of the product or component, eliminating the need for relabeling.

Cable identification labels

Car brake caliper label

Electronic circuit label

Equipment identification label

Equipment warning labels

Gas tank interior labels

High temperature label

Interior engine labels

Machinery identification label

Metal parts identification label

Tire information label

Usage diagram labels

Vials identification labels

Vials traceability labels

Common applications: sectors where they make a difference

These labels are the ideal solution for identification and traceability in industrial environments where maximum reliability is required:

Automotive: Used to identify engines, batteries, or parts that are exposed to oils, brake fluids, and other aggressive substances.
Electronics: Perfect for marking metal components, printed circuit boards, or cables that have undergone heat treatment or varnishing.
Chemical Industry: Essential for labeling drums, bottles, or equipment that are in constant contact with solvents, acids, or aggressive detergents.
Pharmaceutical and Laboratory: Ideal for tubes, vials or ampoules exposed to acetone, alcohol or sterilizing agents.
Food Industry: Resistant to grease, cleaning agents, and refrigeration temperatures. They prevent data erasure due to friction or moisture.

How to check the print resistance of a label?

Before implementing a label in an industrial process, you can perform a simple print resistance test:

Materials needed:

Label already printed
Cotton
Chemical to be tested

Steps:

Print the label with the correct parameters (temperature, speed, pressure).
Soak the cotton with the chemical.
Gently rub over the print for 15 seconds.
Evaluate whether the print remains intact or degrades.

This quick test will allow you to validate whether the material is suitable for your specific application. You can watch the print resistance test demonstration video below.

A poorly selected label can compromise a product’s traceability, hinder operational management, or generate unnecessary risks. Instead, opting for materials like 3M’s high-print resistance labels, which we at Fustier supply and customize for each client, is a safe investment.

Its use guarantees: