A lot is written about how to get your labels and signs seen, but not enough is documented about how to keep them safe. Investing in high-quality labels is a waste if they end up damaged, worn down or destroyed through use.
This is where laminated safety labels come in. For specific industries, we highly recommend laminating all of your labels. For others, it’s nice to have, and the investment might be worth your time.
Should you need convincing, we’ve discussed laminated vs non-laminated safety signs below. We’ve also broken down how to laminate labels efficiently at home, too.
Laminated vs Non-Laminated Safety Signs
Laminated safety labels are useful in industries which handle corrosive or dangerous materials. These labels are common in industries such as:
- Chemical engineering
- Scientific research
- Metal production
- Manufacturing
- Oil and petroleum processing
You may still need laminated labels or signs even if your business does not fall within the above industries.
For example, if your business is one that handles goods regularly or posesses signs which are exposed to high levels of moisture or heat, lamination may be a savvy method to both improve product quality and save on replacement purchases.
Spillages, emissions and general wear and tear can degrade non-laminated labels quickly. When considering when to laminate labels, you’ll need to review how often your labels and signs are handled, what chemicals they are exposed to and whether the difficulty reading them is increasing.
In general, laminated labels will always perform better than non-laminated variants. However, the value in this is dependent on your industry.
All laminated safety signs and labels must comply with ISO EN 1710 and the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996.
How to Laminate Labels
If you have a selection of labels and signs you wish to laminate, then you can do so from home. To laminate, you will need:
- Laminating pouches
- Laminator
- Signs or labels
Simply place your label or sign within a laminating pouch, then run them through your laminator. Ensure you are using a high-quality pouch and laminator for this for consistent results.
Poorly laminated signs can be difficult to read and, if your employees or customers cannot read a sign and an accident occurs, you will be liable.
Investing in this equipment may not be in your best interest financially, so purchasing pre-laminated options are recommended.
Get Pre-Laminated Safe Labels Today
To save time and money, buy laminated safety labels from Label Source today.
All of our laminated signs are waterproof, abrasion-proof and chemical resistant. They are also stocked in rolls of 250 labels, so you’ll always get a cost-effective solution.
