The products that fall into the “industrial” market are vast and varied. From major equipment items like machinery and component parts to consumer products used in industrial applications like paints and solvents, the labeling and packaging needs of industrial companies can differ significantly from other consumer-goods producers.

The application and environmental factors an industrial product is subjected to are often more intense than those of other types of products. The warning information on the label is usually even more important to communicate to a consumer or user as well. Having a label that is torn, peeled, faded, or otherwise illegible can be more than an inconvenience, but pose a potential danger.

Dion Label Printing is a go-to printer for large and small industrial companies. We offer a variety of substrates, coatings, and adhesive options so that whatever the application of your industrial product, we can help you find the right labeling solution. As with any custom labeling project, our team of specialists will work directly with you to ensure you achieve the functionality you need from your label, but here are some basics to keep in mind when you need to label your industrial product.

Application

One of the most important factors that informs how to label your industrial product is the product’s application and use. Because the category of industrial products is so broad, there is not a one-size-fits-all labeling solution; however, industrial products are typically going to require more robust label materials than other consumer goods.

We have a variety of substrates that are well-suited to industrial applications that may involve heat, friction, or even chemicals in their use. Sometimes a basic film material like BOPP will be sufficiently rugged to withstand the stressors an industrial product may face, but often a sturdier, moisture-resistant, and heat-resistant material like polyolefin or vinyl will be required.

It is important to share the precise details of how your product will be used with our Label Specialists when we begin your label project. We have over fifty years of experience creating custom labels for our partners in the industrial product arena, so we will guide you to the exact right material for your specific needs.

Environment

The environment your product will be stored and used in is also going to play an important role in informing what type of label you need. Perhaps your product does not create heat during its application, but it will be stored in a hot warehouse. There are many instances when industrial products will be used or stored outside and subjected to rough or changing environmental factors. Communicating what environment your product will be used in, as well as the environment during transit and storage, will help us ensure your label will hold up to whatever it faces.

As mentioned above, for most industrial products you are going to want to begin with a sturdy base material, but there are two other components that will determine how your label functions: adhesive and coating. You don’t have to worry about the specifics, but sharing application details and information about the environment your product will be in will let us make an informed choice about what adhesive or type of lamination you need.

Spatial Requirements

Industrial-use products often need to have lengthy instructions and warning statements included on their labels. Depending on the product’s size, including all relevant use and safety information on a label can be a tall order or even impossible. Dion Label Printing offers a variety of extended content labels to solve for the spatial constraints of a traditional label. Our peel back labels offer one additional panel of print space, and our booklet labels are customizable with two or more extra panels for printed information. Many of our partners in the chemical, paint, and solvents markets regularly turn to us for their extended content label needs.

Whatever your industrial product type, it’s likely we can help you find a label solution that suits your needs. As part of Inovar Packaging Group, we have numerous national resources to ensure we can accomplish your labeling goals, including unique cut and stack labels from one of our sister locations. Reach out to us today to discuss your product details and we’ll make recommendations for the perfect industrial label to suit your product and application.