labelling plastic parts bins
Stu Fields
some adhesive backed computer generated labels on the bins. The labels peel
off after about a week. Any ideas on what adhesive to use?? I've tried
Elmers, hot glue and some acrylic. None of these seem to work. Global has
said they don't know either>>>
Stu Fields
Existential Angst
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Two-part epoxies? Silicone caulk? Pliobond?
Tar? :)
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BQ340
Don't they have a molded-in label holder? Can you cut some stiff paper
to fit that, then affix label to that?
Otherwise maybe a small dab of RTV silicone on the back of the label to
boost the adhesive? Also are you using name-brand labels with good adhesive.
MikeB
David Billington
on. I got a self-adhesive hook for hanging a hand towel on and it fell
off the wall after about half an hour, the adhesive pad was stuck to the
wall still but not the plastic hook. I de-greased it and put the hook
back on the pad and it's still in place maybe 6 months later. I presume
there was some form of release agent still on the surface preventing
proper adhesion.
Jim Wilkins
I've had the best results from file folder labels with colored stripes
across the top.
jsw
Stu Fields
"BQ340" <BQ...@roadrunner.com> wrote in message
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Thanks Mike I haven't tried the RTV but the bins don't have the slide in
label holder. I was too cheap to get those bins.
Stu
Stu Fields
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David: Thanks for the idea. I'll try it.
Stu
Jerry Wass
couple of days-- that should get rid of it---The degreasing may work,
but some more may exude later--popping the labels Jerry
Joseph Gwinn
"Stu Fields" <e...@iwvisp.com> wrote:
What plastic are the bins made of? There should be a recycle logo on the bottom
telling the story. If the bins are polyethylene (many bins are), only adhesives
meant for polyethylene are going to work. I have bought such labels from
scientific supply houses, and have yet to have a label fall off. But these
labels are not suited to computer printing - I use a sharpie.
Joe Gwinn
Richard J Kinch
> Any ideas on what adhesive to use?
Pitney Bowes or Office Depot brand *permanent* postage meter labels.
They have stayed stuck for decades.
Ecnerwal
Clear tape over.
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John
Double sided tape and degrease first.
John
sta...@prolynx.com
Brother PTouch using the tape with extra-strength stickum. You can
get several models with USB connections for PCs or there's a computer-
only version.
Computer printer labels, like come in sheets, have two versions, one
with removable adhesive, one that's more or less permanent. Had some
of the permanent sort on some computer tapes, the paper peeled off
after many years, the adhesive stayed put as a rock-hard layer. And
none of them are improved by age. Had a box of labels from the back of
the warehouse, when opened, the labels just fell off the backing. No
stick left to the adhesive.
There might be some mold release left on the plastic, too. A lot of
it is silicone and it's a bear to remove. Might have to sand to get
down to clean plastic.
Stan
Monkey Butler
Like everyone else says use a degreaser to get any mold release off
but you might also follow this tip. You know the red Loctite bottles?
They seem like a similar material to plastic bins. In order to get the
white printing to stick the factory passes the surface over a flame
before printing. Not so much to melt the surface but apparently it
causes some sort of chemical reaction that makes the surface more
receptive to coating.
dca...@krl.org
> You know the red Loctite bottles?
> They seem like a similar material to plastic bins. In order to get the
> white printing to stick the factory passes the surface over a flame
> before printing. Not so much to melt the surface but apparently it
> causes some sort of chemical reaction that makes the surface more
> receptive to coating.
or you can use a neon sign transformer to generate plasma and use the
plasma to treat the surface. IIRC a flame or plasma will oxidize the
surface. Not necessary except on plastics as poly and teflon.
Dan
Joe Pfeiffer
What sort of adhesive is on the labels you're using? Avery has both
"permanent" and "removable" labels; I can easily imagine the removable
labels peeling off in a hurry. If it's really supposed to be a
permanent label, I wonder if there's contamination on the bin or
something.
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DoN. Nichols
Hmm ... what would high-intensity UV do? (Other than give you a
sunburn. :-)
Also -- what does a contact cement like Pliobond do for this
problem?
Enjoy,
DoN.
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Robert Roland
wrote:
Before you can even *think* of gluing plastics, you *must* know what
type of plastic you are dealing with. Different types of plastic can
have very different properties.
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Larry Jaques
<e...@iwvisp.com> scrawled the following:
Don't they have slide-in tag holders on the front?
If not, use a piece of clear plexi and drill/screw the label-sized
piece on the bin.
Note: While open bins are handy, I hate them because they collect dust
so easily. I much prefer the closed style cabinets with openable
drawers for that reason. Clear drawers help you see what you want.
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Bob La Londe
slide them into the slots if that's the case.
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Michael A. Terrell
Stu Fields wrote:
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> Thanks Mike I haven't tried the RTV but the bins don't have the slide in
> label holder. I was too cheap to get those bins.
Make some metal plates & screw them to the front of the bins. You
won't have any problem with them sticking, or when changing labels. The
metal won't scratch like the plastic, and will add some strength to the
front of the bins.
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Steve W.
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>> I have a number of plastic parts bins purchased from Global. I want
>> to put some adhesive backed computer generated labels on the bins.
>> The labels peel off after about a week. Any ideas on what adhesive to
>> use?? I've tried Elmers, hot glue and some acrylic. None of these
>> seem to work. Global has said they don't know either>>>
>>
>> Stu Fields
>>
Mold release is still on them. Not much will stick to that stuff. Wipe
the area your putting the stickers with alcohol first, let dry and they
should stay. Have the same issue with most bins.
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Steve W.
Stu Fields
Boy did I come to the right place. I got enough answers I know one will
work.
Thanks a bunch...I'm back to work..
Pete C.
There are P-Touch label carts available with heavy duty adhesive that
should stick just fine if you clean the surface with some alcohol before
applying the label.
Jon Elson
is hard to get off. But, I think putting Scotch magic tape over the
printed label would hold on most drawers.
Jon