Labels for Gas Cylinders
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TrackAbout Recommendations for Gas Cylinder Labels
TrackAbout has evaluated several label types, sizes and formats for use on gas cylinders. We've condensed our best practices into a set of recommendations for the label to use and how to use them.
Best Practices
- 2 barcodes on each cylinder
- Place them above the shoulder where cylinders are not likely to rub together or rub against the fill rack.
- Place them in the same location on every container.
- Wipe the surface clean before attaching labels to a cylinder.
Label Specifications
We're recommending a 1.1875 X .5 label. They have an excellent adhesive and will stand up to outdoor use for many years.
| Standard labels | |
|---|---|
| Labels per container | 2 |
| Scanning distance (Using an iPhone 7 during the day) | 4-5 feet |
| Advantages |
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| Subsurface Printing | Subsurface printing protects against extreme solvents, caustics, acids and mild abrasion while eliminating need for a laminate |
| Adhesive | 002" MC78 adhesive. This adhesive has excellent durability, particularly suited for a wide range of poly and other low-surface energy materials (powderpaints,
etc). Great first initial tact, very hard to remove. |
| Abrasion Resistant | 2,500 revolutions on Taber Abrader |
| Chemical Resistant | When properly applied this adhesive can withstand splashes of organic solvents, weak acids and bases, salt water, cleaning solutions, germicidals, disinfectants, oils, etc. |
| UV Resistant | If exposed to UV 24/7, will last 7 years. If exposed intermittently, 7-10 years. |
| Service Temperature Range | -40°F to 350°F for intermittent exposure and -40°F to 302°F for longer exposure. |
This is how your labels will appear (image is not to scale):
Label Placement
Your labels will arrive in sets of two. This graphic provides the recommended label placement for your containers:
As stated above, when affixing labels, be sure to have a clean dry surface. Also, it's best to place the label in a place that won't receive regular rubbing but is easy to access for scanning purposes.
Here is an example of how the label appears on a cylinder. As you can see it's been place in a place that is visible and easy to scan.
Purchasing Labels
To order labels, these recommended ones or any other size and specifications, please email labels@trackabout.com for assistance.