Industrial decals

[Industrial decals]

3 minutes ago, Wildgoose said:

Labeltac has a small size label maker that is probably what you need for this application. 

Thank you.  What material and ink would you suggest?

[Industrial decals]

18 hours ago, Dakotagrafx said:

dye and pigment wrong ink for the job - look for eco solvent and maybe latex either with laminate - perssonally I would look at convex material with lam for super adhesion.  a little over $15K should get you started on the right path

Thank you for the feedback. As I am not familiar with this topic, I don't understand your suggestions.  Eco solvent and lam?

$15K is also higher than I can go. 

[Industrial decals]

43 minutes ago, darcshadow said:

How complex are the designs you're going to be printing? Is it something you could do with cut vinyl? That would be a much cheaper path.

Not complex at all.  I will only be printing text such as part numbers.  White background with black text.  No graphics,  maybe simple one color company logo.  

Again, very low quantities. just a few a day.   

Vinyl was my first thought, but I'm no expert.

Durability is my main goal.

[Industrial decals]

Hello Folks,

I'm new to the decal process and have a few questions.

I am looking for a solution for an outdoor industrial application.  I will be placing decals on machined steel part, some painted, some bare metal.  These will be used outdoors for 7-10 years in a wet, dirty and greasy environment.  I am looking for the best adhesive and most durable material I can find.  I will also be printing text on the material (Part numbers, etc.).  

I plan to purchase a printer capable of printing both dye and pigment on rolls of print material.  Decals will typically be about 4 inches square.  Low volume printing of maybe 10 decals a day.

What would be the best material, ink, and machine for this application?  

 

Many thanks!!