Custom Label Tips

Applying Aluminum Labels

Written by Admin | Aug 12, 2014 7:48:35 PM

 

Bent aluminum labels may not adhere correctly to surfaces

Aluminum labels are great for use in extreme conditions.  Aluminum is a soft metal and will bend easily.  Bent aluminum labels will retain the shape of the bend an may not lie flat when adhered to a surface.  Here are some tips on how to remove aluminum labels from a liner without bending the label.

Here's a short video that shows you how to remove aluminum labels from a liner without bending the label.

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• Make sure hands are clean

• Make sure the surface is clean

• The adhesive is very aggressive so the positioning needs to be exact when applying. Repositioning labels that have already been attached to a surface will bend the aluminum.

• Peel LINER away from labels,  do not peel labels “up” from liner. (video)  The aluminum is soft and will bend up.

If you have any questions, or need a quote for durable labels, please give us a call at 800.531.5073 or quotes@drake.com.