TE's new Panel Label consists of a front layer made of polyester suitable for thermal transfer printing. The back layer is a foam adhesive designed to conform to many types of surfaces, especially those with low surface energy, such as powder coatings or polypropylene. Its application niche is the identification of connectors, switches, and displays on control panels or within electrical control cabinets and equipment racks, as well as nameplates or rating plates for machinery and other industrial equipment.
Manufacturers of electrical control cabinets, industrial equipment, and racks benefit from a flexible, high-performance solution (no 
glue or fastening rivets required) to create their own labels on-site without generating dust, debris, or noise, and without having to consult external suppliers.
Philippe Contri, product manager at TE Connectivity, says: “With the new Panel Label solution, we are paving the way for on-demand label printing in industrial environments and enabling cost reductions of at least 25 percent. The labels are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and meet the durability specifications of the UL969 marking and labeling standard.”.
