Press Release:
Date: 04/03/05 Immediate
Le Mark Group uses Anglo/Japanese technology to resolve heavy-duty self-adhesive nameplate security problem for Perkins Engines.
Some projects that can appear initially ‘simple’ to achieve can often require a great deal of resources to make them actually happen.
Such was the case following a meeting between Mark Stembridge, Tooling Specialist at Perkins Engines, and Linda Gibbons, Sales Director of Le Mark Group, during a Peterborough Chamber of Commerce networking event. This led to the St Ives, Cambridgeshire based company that specialises in the manufacture of ultra durable labels & nameplates, becoming involved in a ‘problem solving’ exercise for Perkins Engines.
The requirement was to develop and manufacture a heat, solvent and tamper resistant identification label / nameplate for installation on custom produced tooling used at Perkins Engines, and their suppliers' sites around the world. These were to remain in place at all times and clearly identify these items as required to manufacture Perkins components. The range of tools involved included press tools, high-pressure aluminium dies, machining fixtures, etc.
A Japanese pressure-sensitive self-adhesive system unique to the U.K.(SSS 5585) was selected; this would form an incredibly strong bond once cured. A combination process of screen-printing and steel etching was required to ensure durability to meet the Perkins specification.
Over twelve months of testing, trials, and evaluation were carried out, including extreme temperatures, vibration, oils and solvents. These extensive tests showed LeMark's product to be the best solution, and therefore Le Mark won the contract amidst fierce opposition within the industry market.
Le Mark’s Sales Director Linda Gibbons stated "it was an incredible challenge for us to develop and produce an ultra durable high quality label/plate such as this, largely due to the severe environmental operating conditions, i.e. grey iron & aluminium foundries, machine & press shops.
We used all internal St Ives resources plus our satellite facilities in Kent; in addition we received 100% support from our Japanese partners.This involved a visit from the Company's Tokyo based Technical Engineer to evaluate product criteria, environmental parameters, and the stress and ‘shear’ involved of the intended adhesive system to be used".
We are looking forward to further develop our relationship with Perkins Engines, now that we have proved we can meet their exacting standards. We also see excellent export potential with this new product range, in particular for manufacturers designing equipment for extreme conditions".
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Further information or to contact Linda Gibbons about this project , e-mail linda@lemark.co.uk
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