The MARKING system from Phoenix Contact comprises a scalable identification portfolio for marking terminal blocks, wires, and cables, as well as devices and systems. Discover the advantages of our marking materials for different high resistance requirements, various mounting types, and application areas. In addition to standard identification solutions, we also offer professional solutions for industrial areas that have special requirements on safety and durability.
The food and beverage industry places exacting requirements on all components and materials used in the production process. This also includes the identification.
Quality inspection in food production
A special level of hygiene and safety is required in the production of food and beverages. Daily cleaning of the production equipment with aggressive cleaning agents is therefore mandatory. The identification materials on wires and cables as well as equipment and installations must withstand these difficult conditions. Neither the marking nor the marking label itself may be impaired or even destroyed by this. If this does occur, even the smallest fragments must be identifiable during the final inspection.
Considering the industry-specific requirements on the identification, material properties that are necessary in this environment can be highlighted.
Chemical-resistant marking material
To ensure the highest hygienic standards, production equipment in the food and beverage industry is cleaned several times a day. Aggressive cleaning agents are used, which can attack the base material of marking components. This can cause markers to fade, lose their legibility, or even be destroyed. The use of aggressive cleaning agents therefore places high requirements on the chemical resistance of the marking materials and the marking itself.
Blue marking material for faster identification
Blue markings are increasingly used in the food industry so that they can be quickly spotted. The blue color rarely occurs naturally. This means that it stands out particularly well visually and is instinctively noticed quickly. In addition, contaminants such as spores and mold as well as residues from food and cleaning agents can be identified more quickly than with materials of a different color.
Marking material for identifiability with metal detectors
Food is subject to the highest quality and safety requirements. Final inspections are absolutely essential to be able to guarantee safe production. If a marking material breaks and enters the production line, it must be possible to detect even the smallest fragments of the marker if there is any doubt. Therefore, the use of detectable marking materials is recommended. These materials can be detected by detection equipment when checking for metallic foreign bodies at the end of the production line.
Ideal adhesion by using materials with high adhesive strength
Due to constant cleaning processes, marking materials are exposed to strong mechanical influences. In addition, the structured surfaces of devices and equipment make ideal label adhesion more difficult. Therefore, a strong adhesive is necessary, which is distributed in the surface structure in the best possible way and thus provides optimum adhesive strength. For permanent identification, the use of markers with additional protective laminate is recommended.
Detectable cable identification in food production
Phoenix Contact provides marking solutions that are highly resistant to chemicals and have a high adhesive strength. In addition, they can be perfectly identified visually and even detected. With these properties, they meet the highest requirements, whether in a protected control cabinet or under extreme conditions. They not only comply with the industrial standard, but have also been tested and approved by ISEGA for use in the food industry.
The UC-WMTBA-D... detectable marker is made of polypropylene. The tear-resistant material features outstanding resistance to chemicals and moisture. With this marker and the TOPMARK NEO marking system, you can create a permanent mark. However, if material fatigue should occur, even the smallest fragments of detectable material can be detected during the final inspection.
The halogen-free WMTB HF-D... detectable wire and cable markers are used for the identification and bundling of wires and cables indoors and outdoors. They are made from high-quality thermoplastic polyether urethane. The material is highly flexible and features a very good tear strength. It can be marked with the THERMOMARK ROLL 2.0 or the THERMOMARK E.300 (D)/ E.600 (D).
The markers of the LS-WMTB-V4A... product group excels in particular due to the high resistance against salt water, chloride, and solvents. This means that they are also suitable for particularly demanding requirements in industry. Engraving or annealing marking with the TOPMARK NEO makes the marking permanently durable.
The EML-D... product group includes detectable labels for the identification of various types of equipment in the food industry. The material features a continuous aluminum foil strip that makes the label detectable. With its high adhesive strength, the label also adheres to rough, textured, and low-energy surfaces. It can be marked with the THERMOMARK ROLL 2.0 and the THERMOMARK E.300 (D)/ E.600 (D).
In addition to a high adhesive strength, the EML-LPR-D... device markers have an additional protective laminate. Protective laminates prevent the markings from wearing when labels are exposed to mechanical stress. The markers of the EML-LPR-D... product group can therefore easily withstand the daily cleaning process in food production. They are marked with the THERMOMARK ROLL 2.0 or the THERMOMARK E.300 (D)/ E.600 (D).
The stainless steel device markers are suitable for easy-care and permanent identification that also meets high hygienic requirements. The material is resistant to corrosion, acids, and temperatures. The self-adhesive LS-EMLP-V4A.. stainless steel signs feature particularly good adhesion with its high adhesive strength. Alternatively, the LS-EMSP-V4A... version is suitable for screwing or riveting onto devices. The signs are marked with the TOPMARK NEO.
Identification with the TOPMARK NEO laser marker
The TOPMARK NEO marking system enables you to flexibly implement the requirements of challenging identification applications. With modern laser technology, you can create durable and resilient marking materials for use in industrial applications. The laser marker processes materials in card and sheet format, creating markings that impress with their excellent resilience against a wide range of environmental and mechanical influences. The marking is just as robust as the marking material itself. Preset parameters ensure easy operation, without requiring any specialist knowledge of lasers.
