Heat shrink labels that have printing embossed upon them can be very useful in several different circumstances, and under various conditions. In this article, we’ll take a look at some ways in which shrink wrap labels come in very handy, in a variety of different situations.
Promotional. Companies that specialize in wire repair or the manufacturing of components in electrical devices have a vested interest in good advertising. Including a printed shrink wrap label on a wire casing, either original or repaired, will provide a great word of mouth advertising strategy, without the mouth but with all the necessary words. Think about the following situation: a technician at a big box store has a product handed in by a customer who needs it repaired. Now, most stores rely on the knowledge of the original manufacturer to find out how exactly to repair a product. The inclusion of a printed shrink label on the piece of heat shrink plastic which coats the wire will contain both the name of your company and the contact information, making it that much easier to obtain the repair job. Likewise, if you are a company that repairs damaged wire, a printed label will help the customer remember where to go the next time a problem occurs. No need to scan the Yellow Pages again, or to look through old bills; the important information is contained right on the product.
Aesthetic. Sometimes, a well-placed printed heat shrink label can add a fine touch to the appearance of a product. Custom printed labels and wraps can add a bit of decoration to your art supplies.
Identification. Speaking of art supplies, you have probably noticed that smaller items such as paintbrushes and charcoal sets tend to go missing, especially if you take classes with other people. This is true beyond art supplies; any small item has the potential to end up in the hands of someone else (and not usually intentionally!) with no real means to identify them. A printed heat shrink label can be added to this type of supply or material that will ensure that anyone can see who the proper owner is; include your phone number and you might even find that the piece makes its way back to you! This is particularly handy if you tend to get smaller pieces custom made, thereby making them difficult and expensive to replace.
Shrink wrap labels have many functions, but as you can see from the above mentioned, one of the most important reasons for any business to use them would be for advertising purposes.
Not all heat shrink sleeving works at the same heat; usually the smaller the size the less heat is needed. For example,
small heat shrink tubing shrinks at 90°C.
