Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, will showcase a variety of durable, sophisticated paint masking and protective laminate solutions at Powder Coating Week, April 14-16 in Orlando. At Stand #95, the company will introduce several label, paint mask and protective laminate iterations designed specifically for the challenging environs and extreme temperatures of powder coating processes. 

Many industrial manufacturing plants have long experienced challenges with tracking parts throughout the entire finishing process. Doing so requires labeling parts prior to painting, then masking their labels to protect the important printed information. To successfully track and trace a part through a powder coating process, both labels and masking materials must survive exposure to chemicals and curing oven temperatures whose temperatures can exceed 400° F. 

Among Schreiner ProTech’s products for powder coating applications is a version of its Color Laser Film (CLF) equipped with a pre-installed paint mask. The next-generation marking solution allows companies to print through the paint mask directly onto the label, eliminating the need for manual application following printing. Exceptionally rugged, the CLF with pre-installed mask series is especially convenient for manufacturers with higher production volumes. 

In addition to laser-inscribed CLF products, Schreiner ProTech also will exhibit a wide range of labels compatible with industry standard thermal transfer (TTR) printers. When combined with matching paint masks, these assemblies incorporate exemplary durability and high temperature resistance, making them ideal for powder coating. TTR-printable labels and masks are suitable for both low- and high-volume production environments, as they can be applied manually or via an automated printer/mask application system that Schreiner ProTech also offers. 

Also at Powder Coating Week, the company will showcase its flexible paint mask products, whose parts are designed to incorporate optimized features such as dimensions, pull tabs, color and pre-printing. The result is a solution providing easy handling for production personnel while ensuring that, upon its removeal, the underlying label is in pristine condition. 

Finally, Schreiner ProTech will highlight its series of premanently-affixed protective laminates, which help provide unfailing legibility for the duration of a component’s lifespan. As manufacturing production lines and the components they produce grow increasingly complex, the need for evergreen label legibility protection has risen substantially in recent years. For the most rugged of these environments, Schreiner ProTech also can create unique solutions incorporating both a detachable paint mask and permanent protective laminate

“With many components manufacturers struggling to identify and incorporate labeling solutions that can thrive through harsh painting and curing processes – and particularly the elevated temperatures they involve – our goal is to provide a wide array of selections that, combined, are suitable for nearly any application where longstanding label legibility and adherence is a must,” says Doug Stubbs, sales account manager for Schreiner ProTech. “We look forward to displaying the depth and breadth of our label masking and protection solutions at Powder Coating Week.”