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Sessions of York, the UK's leading and most progressive manufacturers of self-adhesive labels and labelling equipment, have resolved a problem for a global power leader in the automotive industry.

The automotive company, who provide a comprehensive turnkey diesel engine service, were faced with a labelling predicament. Labels were required to be printed and applied to the company's Diesel Engine Blocks after assembly, but before paint spraying.

This presented a problem as it was essential that the labels remained legible and protected after the paint was applied to the engine block. The problem was exacerbated as the engines were to be exposed to water, dirt and road debris.

Despite the challenging request Sessions were able to provide the solution. Browsing Sessions' website, the engine experts found precisely the machine to fit their requirements: a Printer Laminator from Sessions' extensive range of thermal transfer printers.

Based on Sessions' Avery range of thermal transfer printers this ingenious machine is the brainchild of Sessions' Machine Division think tank and is designed with the difficult applications required by the automotive industry in mind.
The Avery printer overprints the label in the traditional way and immediately afterwards applies a strong filmic transparent laminate to the label surface. Subsequently the label is guillotined into singles for hand application.

This advanced process produces a unique label, which is completely protected from the ingress of dirt, water or chemicals. Furthermore, the client can rest assured that the label will remain readable for years to come, even at the bottom of a sweltering hot, dirt-smeared engine.

A typical technique that Sessions use on components that are sprayed after labelling is to apply a double laminate paint-blocking layer. This double layer is subsequently removed after painting in order that the label is readable yet still protected by the remaining layer of laminate after painting.

It gets better; the fact that the machine only laminates over pre-printed labels is not a problem as at a flick of a switch it converts to a standard desktop printer. Let's face it, three machines in one is genuine versatility.

As a result of the Printer Laminator's success in producing exceptionally durable labels, it is no surprise that it is frequently used in the automotive sector. Engine blocks, brake components, batteries, and bonnets are only a few examples of the numerous applications of Sessions' Printer Laminator.

Whatever the labelling requirements, Sessions can meet them. To browse the full range of thermal transfer printers at a click of a mouse visit www.sessionsofyork.co.uk and view the machinery division.

Sessions of York is acknowledged to be one of the UK's leading and most progressive manufacturers of self-adhesive labels and labelling equipment. The company supplies an extensive range of high performance labelling machines, which are available ex-stock or can be custom built to suit individual requirements. Sessions are also able to provide on-site equipment demonstrations if required.