In accordance with the regulation of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, new, uniform tire labeling rules were introduced in Poland on November 1, 2012. Tire labels must now provide information on fuel efficiency, rolling noise levels, and wet grip.
Road safety
The regulation on tire labeling aims to increase road safety in the European Union and enable consumers to quickly access complete information regarding the most important technical parameters of tires. An extremely important aspect of introducing tire labels by manufacturers and distributors is the selection of appropriate labels on which the information will be printed. Zebra Technologies offers high-quality polypropylene label sheets that meet the new European Union requirements for tire labeling.
The ideal label
The tire labeling system must be adapted to the individual needs of the manufacturer. Zebra Technologies, meeting these needs, offers labels that are resistant to frequent impacts during transport, storage in various temperature conditions – both indoors and outdoors – and those that can be applied to rough, uneven surfaces containing chemicals. A very important element of an ideal tire label is a strong, durable adhesive that will keep the printed information in place. The adhesive used by Zebra Technologies, with a specially developed composition, is resistant to the penetration of substances found in rubber tires that could destroy other high-tack adhesives. Thanks to a synthetic coating that ensures resistance to sunlight under normal conditions of use, the labels are suitable for placement on tires exposed to external factors. Excellent print quality and durability are ensured by Zebra 4800 and 5095 resin ribbons for thermal transfer printing.
Comprehensive solution
The production of a tire label that meets the new European Union requirements is the result of using three elements: a high-quality printer, a high-quality ribbon, and a high-quality label. Zebra Technologies has created a comprehensive solution. Industrial printers, e.g., the ZT200 series, resin ribbons, and strong-adhesive polypropylene tire labels constitute a set suitable for every tire manufacturer and distributor. The ZT200 printer, adapted for printing tire labels, helps reduce operating costs and extend uptime, as network connection is very simple and maintenance is performed without the use of additional tools.