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Serial Number Labels: The Reliable Solution for Unique Product Identification

Serial numbers are the backbone of efficient asset management and product identification. They provide a unique code for your items, allowing you to track, locate, and manage your inventory and product history with ease. Serial number labels, also known as sequential labels, are no longer a luxury for businesses—they are an essential tool for efficient asset management. Here at RH, we understand that tracking products throughout their lifecycle is crucial, and our customisable sequential labels offer a cost-effective and reliable solution that lasts.

Why do Serial Number Labels and Graphic Overlays Matter?

As an analogy, say you are managing a fleet of delivery vehicles. Each vehicle needs to be tracked, serviced, and insured individually. Without a unique identifier like a Licence plate or VIN code, this task would be impossible. These numbers allow you to quickly identify each vehicle, track its maintenance history, and ensure it is always road-worthy.

Now consider you’re a manufacturer of high-end electronics in the medical or military sectors. People’s lives rely on the functionality of these devices.  In these industries, every product needs to be tracked from the assembly line to the end of its working life cycle. Unique serial numbers and scannable data provide a way to do this, ensuring that each device can be traced back if necessary. If a defect is discovered, you can quickly identify the affected batch and take corrective action, saving lives!

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Advanced Features for Enhanced Functionality:

We understand that sequential labels are often integrated into a wider identification system. RH Technical Industries offers several advanced features to cater to this need:

• Prefixes & Suffixes: Add prefixes or suffixes to your serial numbers. This helps categorise your assets or products and facilitates easier organisation.
• Static Data Printing: For more complex labelling needs, combine your serial numbers with static pre-printed data. This could include product names, model numbers, date of manufacture or any other relevant information.

Ex. A QR Code could link a user directly to an online maintenance site where the product number is entered.

• Over and Under Printing: Choose between overprinting and under-printing your serial numbers. Underprinting provides additional protection against UV fading and abrasion, this allows the label material itself to become a protective layer for environmental, chemical, liquids and tamper-evidence solutions. (Why would you ever overprint?)
• Combined Printing Methods: Combine serial number printing with other printing processes to create bespoke labels. This could involve adding barcodes for electronic tracking or other visual indicators to further enhance your identification system.
• Streamlined Compliance: Comply with industry regulations and quality standards by maintaining a clear audit trail for each product, documenting its movement and status.

Flexibility for Different Applications:

The uses for serial number labels are vast. Popular applications include:

• Asset Management: Track and maintain your equipment, tools, and other valuable assets effectively. You can manage service schedules, identify ownership, and streamline inventory control.
• Product Identification: Uniquely identify your manufactured goods with serial numbers. This allows for tracking production batches, facilitating recalls (if necessary), and ensuring proper warranty service.
• PAT Testing: Comply with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) regulations by combining serial number labels with dedicated PAT test labels. This helps maintain a physical record of testing dates and the personnel responsible.