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Heat-Applied Aluminum Identification Label

Heat-applied aluminum label for hot metal surfaces and processes where pressure-sensitive adhesion is insufficient.

  • Internal seriesCFT-HPL-MET-200
  • Temperature rangeApplication window and service range confirmed by process
  • FacestockCoated aluminum foil
China Factory DirectOEM / ODMISO 9001
Introduction

Product Overview

The Heat-Applied Aluminum Identification Label is a specialized industrial marking solution engineered for direct application onto hot metal surfaces. Constructed from a coated aluminum foil facestock, this label is designed to withstand demanding environments where conventional paper or film labels would fail. The label features a heat-activated adhesive system, which is applied to the surface while hot, ensuring a strong, durable bond upon cooling. With a standard thickness of 50 µm, this label offers a robust yet conformable profile suitable for tracking applications. It is specifically designed to serve thermal transfer printing using a high-temperature resin ribbon, ensuring crisp, durable barcodes and text.

This label delivers exceptional performance in extreme conditions, primarily due to its hot-surface application capability. The heat-activated adhesive ensures strong metal contact with the substrate, creating a permanent bond that resists peeling, chipping, or lifting during subsequent processing. Its process durability means the label remains legible and intact through handling, storage, and further manufacturing steps. The coated aluminum foil construction provides excellent resistance to heat and abrasion, while the resin-based printing ensures that barcodes remain scannable for reliable tracking. However, the application temperature is critical and must be validated on your specific production material to guarantee optimal adhesion; this parameter is confirmed with our team prior to ordering to ensure a perfect match for your process.

Typical applications for this label include identifying hot-rolled metal, billets, and slabs, as well as for furnace-side tracking where high temperatures and harsh conditions are prevalent. This product is ideal for steel mills, foundries, and metal processing facilities requiring dependable traceability. When selecting this label, please verify your specific application temperature and surface conditions with our technical team to ensure compatibility. We invite you to request samples for on-site testing or discuss OEM support options with Colorfulttr to tailor a solution for your unique operational requirements.

Features

Core Advantages

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Hot-surface application

Validated for the stated industrial application.

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Strong metal contact

Validated for the stated industrial application.

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Process durability

Validated for the stated industrial application.

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Resin barcode printing

Validated for the stated industrial application.

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Thermal transfer printing

Supports crisp, durable variable-data marking with the recommended ribbons.

Parameters

Technical Specifications

Internal seriesCFT-HPL-MET-200
Temperature rangeApplication window and service range confirmed by process
FacestockCoated aluminum foil
Thickness options50 µm
AdhesiveHeat-activated
Recommended ribbonsHigh-temperature resin ribbon
CertificationApplication temperature must be validated on production material.
Applications

Typical Applications

  • Hot-rolled metal
  • Billets
  • Slabs
  • Furnace-side tracking
Application support

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