Certification Compliance | International Shipping | Industry: Basic transport certs; Base: IATA DGR (▲); Advanced: IATA+IMO (▲▲) (Meets global shipping regulations / Adds maritime compliance) | Ensures global regulatory compliance for logistics. | Advanced certifications may increase procurement costs. |
Ink Compatibility | Durable Outdoor Labels | Industry: Water-based inks; Base: Solvent ink (ASTM D4236) (▲); Advanced: UV-curable (▲▲) (ASTM-compliant durability / Instant drying) | Solvent ink withstands harsh environments; UV-curable reduces drying time. | Solvent inks require ventilation; UV systems need curing equipment. |
Printing Technology | High-Speed Production Lines | Industry: CIJ (Continuous Inkjet); Base: Inkjet (▲); Advanced: Piezo-based inkjet (▲▲) (Standard CIJ / Piezo tech reduces clogging) | Higher print speeds and reduced downtime with advanced piezo technology. | Piezo systems may have higher maintenance requirements. |
Durability/Material | Harsh Industrial Environments | Industry: Plastic components; Base: Stainless steel (▲); Advanced: Corrosion-resistant alloy (▲▲) (Stainless steel longevity / Alloy resists extreme temps) | Withstands corrosive chemicals and extreme temperatures. | Advanced alloys may add weight and cost to machinery. |
Precision | Detailed Coding (e.g., Batch Numbers) | Industry: 100µm nozzle; Base: 60µm (ISO 13322-2) (▲); Advanced: 40µm (▲▲) (ISO-standard precision / Ultrafine droplet control) | 40µm nozzles enable high-resolution text and logos. | Smaller nozzles may require frequent cleaning to prevent clogging. |
Customization | Customized Production Needs | Industry: Standard designs; Base: Threaded mounts (▲); Advanced: Custom flanges + coatings (▲▲) (Universal mounting / Tailored to specific machinery) | Custom flanges and coatings adapt to unique equipment or environments. | Customization delays deployment and may incur additional engineering costs. |