Labeling technology
Under Beschriftungstechnik is any kind of technology that based on various technologies , for labeling of objects can be used. Depending on the material to be labeled , different labeling techniques are used. A label can be primarily, i. H. be attached directly to the object or product to be labeled , or secondarily, by attaching an additional information carrier , such as a label .
The labeling technology primarily and secondarily uses various labeling systems of printing technology , such as printing machines , printers or plotters , but specially designed labeling devices , scoring techniques , embossing machines or lasers are also used for laser labeling .
Common labeling techniques that are mainly used for secondary labeling and labeling of products are signage or labeling .
With the type embossers, you set each letter by hand on a rotary wheel and press the handle: The pressure is stamped into the plastic band and the band is transported one stop. After the last letter you cut off the embossed tape, pull off the protective film on the back and stick the sign on.
In the meantime, these purely mechanical devices have been replaced by electrical markers: Here you can type the desired characters into a memory, check them on a display and then print out the entire label using a transfer ribbon.