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How It Works: the Tempsafe 70 surface temperature warning label
September 6, 2011
In keeping with our idea to explain the functionality of our products, we thought we’d cover the Tempsafe 70, a neat product that can be used to show when the temperature of a surface has reached potentially dangerous levels.
This label is really clever. First we start with a regular label with a printed image, in [...] more
Verification Of Irreversible Indicator Labels
February 4, 2011
Testing and Verification Procedure
Product
Irreversible Temperature Indicator Labels
Equipment
Linkam TP92 temperature measurement stage (or similar Linkam model) with current calibration certificate traceable to UKAS (united Kingdom Accreditation Services).
Accuracy
Overall accuracy of the measurement system is ± 0.1ºC
Instructions
The test strip is applied to the block
The temperature of the block is raised rapidly to 5ºC below the lower rating and [...] more
How It Works: Irreversible Temperature Indicator Labels
February 4, 2011
Each temperature indicator label contains many component parts, all working together to give an accurate colour change when a temperature is reached.
The key component at the core of the label is a number of active layers – and remember we’re talking very, very thin layers. One of these layers is [...] more
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Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Reversible Temperature Indicating Strips
March 1, 2010
These self adhesive labels consist of a series of temperature-sensitive elements containing microencapsulated TLC coated on a black backing. Each element changes colour distinctly as its rated temperature is reached, passing through the colours of the spectrum in sequence (Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue before turning black at a higher temperature.
Colder weather on its way? We’ve got that covered….