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Pallets as load carriers are used to transport many products stacked (e.g. cartons) or heavy, bulky products safely. The aids significantly facilitate the transport of heavy loads.
There are two distinctions in pallet labeling: The transport label (e.g. GS1), which is often applied directly to the enclosing packaging film, and the marking of the pallet itself.
The marking by the label serves thereby the organization, traceability and security of the commodity. The marking of the pallet itself serves to assign it to a specific production regulation with certain quality criteria (e.g. EPAL).
Many pallet manufacturers mark their pallets with branding marks. This results in high costs and inflexible workflows. Large character inkjet printers are therefore increasingly being used in the pallet industry. Large character coders from Diagraph reduce costs and offer numerous advantages: The print image can be changed in seconds, while the flexibility also increases speed and productivity. Make an appointment and digitize pallet labeling via inkjet printer.
Different types of pallets
The term pallets initially represents the short form for the term transport pallets. They are counted among the load carriers. Their use is for the safest possible transport as well as for the storage of stackable goods. Among the common types are differentiated lattice box pallets, tank pallets or flat pallets. With regard to the material, wood, pressed wood, plastic or cardboard are used. If we look at the shipping of goods, the wooden pallet dominates there due to its robustness and versatility.
A distinction can also be made between disposable and reusable pallets. For the one-time transport of a good, the one-way variant is used. Reusable pallets, on the other hand, are used several times, and their production is carried out according to a firmly defined standard. Here, the Europlate dominates, it has the highest level of use and awareness. Euro pallets are internationally exchangeable, durable, very resilient and approved for export. In addition, the Euro pallet allows the use of lifting and conveying equipment.
Paletten kennzeichnen: Anwendungsfälle in der Industrie
In the fields of storage, transport and logistics, pallet labeling is an elementary component of daily processes. Modern industries need precise and reliable industrial printers to mark large quantities of pallets to specification in a time-saving manner.
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Regulations and signs
Pallets can be marked with different information such as logos, logos, data, codes and text. Pallet identifiers such as IPPC or EPAL are applied using a large character coder, while the GS1 transport label is applied using a labeler. In order to be allowed to carry the corresponding logo such as IPPC and EPAL, the respective rules and regulations must be observed.
Euro pallet (EPAL1)
| Merkmale | Wert |
|---|---|
| Boards | 11 |
| Nails | 78 |
| Blocks | 09 |
| Length | 800 mm |
| Height | 144 mm |
| Weight | About 25 Kg |
| Load capacity | 1500 Kg |
Possibilities and distinctions of pallet marking
Pallet marking: Labeling vs. printing
Labeling pallet loads
Labeling involves attaching one or more labels to the load on the pallet - often wrapped in film. These labels contain important information, such as
- Logistics details: What is on the pallet?
- Shipping data: For example, a GS1 shipping label for tracking purposes.
Advantages of pallet labeling:
- Flexibility: Adaptable to different loads and requirements, including changing information.
- Variety of information: Space for detailed information such as barcodes, shipping data and logos.
- Material compatibility: Can be used on other materials in addition to film.
- Traceability: Enables integration into logistics systems through standardized labels (e.g. GS1).
This method is relevant for all customers who ship goods on pallets - regardless of sector or load.
Printing on pallets
When printing on pallets, the pallet blocks are provided with markings such as EPAL, EUR or an IPPC marking directly during production. This is done using the ResMark 5000, a large character printer that was specially developed for this application.
Advantages of pallet printing:
- Cost-efficient: No additional materials such as labels required.
- Robust solution: Particularly useful in dusty production environments.
- Flexibility: print images in different sizes possible.
- High print quality and automatic nozzle cleaning ensure precise results.
- Efficient: print image heights of up to 100 mm for large markings
This method is suitable for pallet manufacturers to support the manufacturing process with high-quality direct printing.
Marking pallets: Use cases in the industry
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Flexible direct printing on pallets
When it comes to marking EPAL pallets, speed and maximum precision are essential in an environment that is not suitable for most conventional printers.
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Paletten Service Hamburg successfully replaces branding stamps with large character printers
Advantages of pallet printing over branding
Direct printing on pallets has numerous advantages over conventional branding irons in terms of speed, quality, operation and cost/benefit ratio. Modern technology in pallet labeling is therefore an essential part of economic activity.
In the marking of pallets, speed and maximum precision are decisive factors for efficient processes. It should be noted that the pallet marking operations are realized in a demanding environment. Many printers are not optimally suited for this. We therefore offer custom-fit commercial solutions in the form of our high-performance large character printers.
Digital solutions for marking pallets
Diagraph makes it possible for every pallet manufacturer to digitize their marking.
As experts in industrial printers, we are familiar with the practical problems of pallet marking. We solve this challenge with a complete pallet printing package certified by EPAL.
The ResMark 5000 masters all relevant tasks to perfection. The standard applications of the ResMark 5000 also include printing on cardboard boxes. This is where the device really comes into its own: It marks the materials at high speed with product data, codes and logos in the highest quality. Replace outdated branding with a superior system that gives you the best printing results cost-effectively. With one device you can fulfill all customer requirements regarding pallet labeling.
Then the Diagraph ResMark 5000 is just right for you!
What our customers say
In the past, the labeling on our pallets was often difficult to read and we had a lot of rejects.
Since we have been using Diagraph printers, every pallet receives a perfect print image and we have been able to reduce our labeling costs by 50%.
Ingo Mönke, Chairman of the Board PALETTEN-SERVICE Hamburg AG
The production process has improved considerably:
Increased production, higher quality, zero waste and avoidance of downtime during job changes,
as these are now immediate, safe and reliable.
Pablo Blanco, Managing Director of Embalajes Blanco, Murillo de Río Leza, Spain
By switching from branding stamps to direct printing, the costs for labeling have been reduced by approx. 80%.
Ramon Marginet, Director Industrial, Serradora Boix, Spain
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What are the regulations for pallet labeling?
A selection of the requirements for the use of pallets reflect the marks and seals described above, such as IPPC and EPAL. They define regulations for safe pallets in the context of international use.
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