VIN Plate Printing System
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Customised line side label printing, on demand and at a fraction of the traditional cost.
BENEFITS
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GSM label and ribbon combinations will withstand the most rigorous under-bonnet tests.
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GSM has developed a label construction with a chemically resistant topcoat and ribbon combination that will meet EU regulation 76/114/EEC 18/12/75. The surface print withstands 7 hours immersion in brake fluid.
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No need to change reels during a shift because the number of labels on each reel can cover one complete work shift.
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Real-time label printing with peel and present.
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Removal of labels after final application to the product will display clear TAMPER EVIDENCE on the product enabling your labels to achieve a higher Thatcham score for up to half the cost of laser markable materials.
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Printer and workstation both fit within a euro pallet size footprint and are forklift truck proof.
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A flashing beacon indicates system errors although the system will auto-switch between printers if an error occurs.
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Spoilt labels can easily be reprinted but security is protected by using a supervisor-controlled password.
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Unique dial-in support feature is available (if external phone line is provided).
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All development has been completed in-house giving swift and uncomplicated access to support and further development.
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Entire system can be installed in one day with no down time on the line.
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The ergonomic system design conforms to all health and safety requirements.
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The capital cost of a system is less than one third of the cost of a laser engraver.
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It is a legal requirement that every vehicle produced must have a VIN Plate and Visible VIN (VIS VIN) label for identification. Customised compliance labels and tyre placards are also a common requirement. In the past, OEM production plants have used either a laser-engraving or embossing machine situated at line side to provide customised markings. Many automotive manufacturers have adopted a strategy of replacing these old technologies with thermal transfer printing systems. These systems can be implemented for about one third of the cost of a laser engraver and offer significantly lower running costs.
The GSM Group has four manufacturing sites and is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of nameplates, labels and die cut adhesive parts. All of our computer software and label constructions have been developed in-house. Our experience in this environment has been used to design the ultimate line side label printing system
Our Current Customers
GSM Barcoding has installed many thermal transfer systems into the automotive industry throughout Europe and the UK. Some of our clients include:
FEATURES
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The system can produce labels to individual OEMs label test specifications including the most aggressive under-bonnet tests.
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Labels can be designed as a family set containing the VIN and VIS VIN labels or as individual labels. Peel and present where the release paper is removed and the label presented to the operator is also possible.
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The printers are driven from a fully integrated rugged line side workstation, which can be fitted with a robust industrial button. This button will initiate the ‘Cycle Start’. A beacon system continuously displays the system status. Both the printers and the workstation can be mounted close to line side.
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Information can be extracted from any existing build control computer system. Error messages and warning information can be exchanged.
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GSM engineers will commission the system and train operators, supervisors and maintenance engineers. We do not use subcontractors. |
