The Mark Andy Digital One dry-toner printer has received BS5609 certification on Avery Dennison substrate.
The certification guarantees label durability in harsh marine and weather conditions. Labels printed with technology on material that retains the BS5609 certification will hold integrity, staying intact after up to three months of saltwater exposure. This is a common mandatory prerequisite for transporting oil and chemical drums overseas, boosting the longevity of key identifiers if a barrel were to accidentally fall into the ocean.
The inline printing and converting unit went through multiple testing phases in partnership with Avery Dennison, securing both section 2 and section 3 certifications on the substrate supplier’s material. Section 2 compliance formally assures material adhesion after a three-month period of ocean-water exposure, while section 3 compliance is an evaluation of printed label durability.
‘These certifications prove the staying-power of toner-based label technology when paired with quality substrate,’ said Tim Brasher, director of business development, Mark Andy. He continued, ‘Our press owners no longer have a barrier to entry in the drum label industry. We’re seeing current users diversify their book of business with this accolade.’
