Barcode plate
The barcode plate: for the identification and traceability of equipment and goods
Martin Technologies is a French company with a developed expertise in metal and plastic industrial marking applications. We bring together our know-how, experience and innovative skills to optimise and simplify the identification of equipment, goods and products.
We can thus create, produce and apply the marking to the barcode plates, which can also include the barcode’s associated alphanumeric indicator, as well as a logo and/or wording.
Understanding the barcode concept
Barcodes are used in a great many sectors and provide a method of identification based on a series of parallel lines of various thickness that represent information.
Barcodes are available in a variety of forms, including linear codes (1D such as UPC, EAN, ITF, etc.) and two-dimensional codes (2D such as QR and Datamatrix codes), with each particularly suited for a specific purpose. When read by a dedicated code reader, barcodes make it possible to quickly communicate essential information, such as the price, composition, country of origin and the manufacturer, increasing efficiency and accuracy in a range of industrial processes.
Metal and plastic barcode plates
Here at Martin Technologies we know that each and every company has its own specific requirements linked with its business, the equipment it uses and its products, as well as the constraints of its operational environments and so we have an extensive range of solutions for every challenge.
Designed for your requirements and operations
High quality base materials: Our high quality metal and plastic plates are the guarantee of the durability and stability of the markings over time.
Advanced marking techniques: Chemical engraving, anodic oxidation, laser printing, etc. Your barcodes, texts and images are inlaid using the method that is best suited for your requirements.
Customisation: In addition to the barcode, the barcode plate can be personalised with your company logo and associated text.
Legibility: We take great care to ensure the sharpest possible contrast between the background and the marking to guarantee accurate reading of the barcode.
Attachment solutions: The barcode plate can be supplied with holes for mounting or an adhesive solution.
The benefits of using barcodes in industry
Barcode plates provide a practical, quick and reliable way of identifying, tracking and managing machines and equipment, goods and products. In the industrial and logistics sectors they play a vital role in inventories, product traceability and optimising operations. They help reduce human error, as the products are used, or at each point in the supply chain, by delivering accurate, real-time information on the labelled products and equipment.
Choosing the best barcode plate for your company
The type of barcode and the material for the plate, whether metal or plastic, are of strategic importance in ensuring the effective traceability of production flows, stock and raw materials management. This is a decision that is based on the specific requirements of the company, the intended application and the operational use context.
This means that the environment in which the barcode plate will be used, as well as all the technical, chemical and mechanical constraints, must be considered in this choice. As a general rule, metal plates are favoured for harsher environments, whilst plastic plates are normally used for indoor applications and/or for shorter time periods.
How do we make and mark our barcode plates?
At Martin Technologies, our commitment to quality means a constant drive for excellence at each stage of production of our barcode plates, from the design to the marking.
With the wide range of marking methods available, including digital printing, chemical engraving, serigraphy, laser engraving, mechanical engraving and anodizing, we can guarantee the optimal precision of our barcode plate marking. The chosen technology will depend on the material used and the environmental constraints in the operational context, to guarantee durability and legibility in all settings, even the most extreme.
Find out more about our barcode plates
Are you thinking of using a linear barcode (1D), two-dimensional (2D) or Datamatrix code with a metal or plastic plate? Our team here at Martin Technologies is ready and waiting to answer any questions and offer you a customised solution.
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