Rubber industry

The most common marking requirements in the rubber industry include batch numbers, production codes, barcodes, best-before dates and sometimes even technical specifications or customer-specific logos. For products such as cables, hoses, rubber sheets and plates, clear marking is essential for traceability, quality assurance and meeting industry and customer requirements. The marking must also last during transport, storage and, in many cases, under harsh operating conditions.

In today's production, there are several recurring bottlenecks. On the one hand, it is difficult to find a method that can handle different surface characteristics without requiring extensive adjustments, and on the other hand, marking systems must be able to handle high line speeds and often continuous production, for example when extruding cables or rubber strips. Incorrect marking quickly leads to quality deviations, increased costs and the risk of delivery problems.

There are different solutions for these challenges depending on the product and surface:

• Industrial inkjet (CIJ) marking is common for cables and profiles, as it can print in real time on moving surfaces and adapts to line speed.
• Laser marking provides permanent marking on certain types of rubber and is particularly useful when durable, contactless coding is required.
• Labelling systems are used for larger components such as rubber plates or packaged units where a label with a barcode or batch number provides better readability and traceability.
• Specially adapted ink marking with high adhesion and chemical resistance can ensure that the marking remains even on treated or porous surfaces.

At Logimark, we offer solutions tailored to the requirements of the rubber industry. We help you choose the right combination of equipment, inks and materials to ensure legibility and durability – even on difficult surfaces. Our systems can be integrated directly into the production line and adapted for high speeds, so that marking becomes a natural part of the flow.

With the right technology, labelling becomes not only a requirement to meet, but also a quality assurance that strengthens both the product's value and your production efficiency.