When the temperature drops, reaching frigid conditions, some barcode label printers can’t cope. They malfunction, operate irregularly, and may even break down. If you want your electronics to operate properly in extreme temperatures, you may need to seek out enclosures with cold chain solutions. This technology can help your equipment function properly and reliably in cold, freezing conditions.
As temperature-controlled supply chains, cold chain solutions maintain a specified temperature range to protect products, extend their lifespan, and maintain their functionality. Enclosures may contain insulation or industrial heaters, which emit hot air to raise the temperature, to improve the equipment’s performance.
A label printer can speed up your business’s production time, saving you time as well as money when compared to manual labeling. Cold storage solutions allow you to operate this equipment effectively in harsh temperatures. They protect both the printer itself and the printer media, providing the following benefits:
Most label printers are designed for use in moderate environmental conditions; they only perform optimally within the recommended temperature range. Cold storage enclosures allow your printer to adapt to non-ideal environments. They safeguard the equipment, shielding it from the dangers posed by cold temperatures. For example, when exposed to unforgiving temperatures, components of the printer may fail or the printer may not be able to properly transfer information onto a label; the right enclosure can rectify this.
Plus, not only do they ensure the functionality of the equipment, but they also extend its lifespan and reduce maintenance costs. They ensure an effective supply chain, allowing your business to fulfill more orders per day. In accomplishing this, the technology will also protect your customers and enhance your business’s profitability. Finally, cold storage can help you avoid problems that often arise with mobile devices, including condensation and frequent movement between warmer environments and coolers/freezers.
In addition to safeguarding the barcode label printer itself, a heated, cold-storage enclosure can help the printer media overcome problems that often arise in frigid environments. For example, labels can become firm and brittle in cold temperatures or their labels may pop off. In addition, the cold can cause issues with the labels’ ability to adhere to other surfaces and may cause label jams. Unless the labels’ adhesive is specifically designed for use in cold environments, carefully consider how you will protect it. You may need to invest in an environmental enclosure to prevent changes to the consistency of the adhesive and paper materials.
If you’re in the market for a computer or printer enclosure, DustShield is here to help. The leader in industrial computer enclosures for production environments, DustShield has an extensive line of enclosures designed to protect LCD monitors, tower and desktop CPUs, and printers. Heavy-duty and delivered completely assembled, our enclosures suit a variety of applications.
Our Label Printer Enclosure enables users to overcome the freezing temperatures that a barcodeprinter alone cannot withstand. Like your coat shields you from the cold, an enclosure with a heating upgrade will shield your printer from extremely frigid environments. You can select an enclosure with a fan/filtration system or without; both can successfully maintain an elevated internal temperature in sub-freezing environments (source). Although filtered systems force out heated air to make way for new, clean air, they can still maintain the desired internal temperature. Plus, they filter out airborne contaminants, further protecting the enclosed equipment.
If you can’t find the ideal product to suit your needs, DustShield can design and fabricate a custom enclosure that meets your requirements. To learn more, please contact one of our enclosure specialists toll-free at 800-587-9557 or contact us online.
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