HANK5609

Here at Hank Solutions we have developed our own label material that complies with the BS5609 marine standard. The material is unique in that it absorbs ink that remains protected from blurring and smudging when the label is submerged into sea water. It’s also been tested in a variety of temperatures (-50°c, + 50°c) and with a variety of corrosive chemicals (acetone) performing admirably under all our tests.

The BS5609 British Standard is a specification for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive coated labels for marine use which includes requirements for the label base material. BS 5609 testing is a requirement for self adhesive drum labels needing International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certification. Testing includes a 3 month exposure of labelled test plates in salt water at mid-tide.

Not only is this material compliant it’s also priced to be considerably cheaper than the Epson approved material. At only £12 for a roll (105mm x 20m) it’s more than half the price of the Epson equivalent. If you would like a free sample or a quote on a bespoke size of this material please contact sales@hanksolutions.co.uk

We are able to supply the labels in a single roll form to be used in our Epson inkjet roll printer. We can also offer a laser grade of the BS5609 label. This comes as standard in A4 sheet form. This can also be used in inkjet printers using waterproof inks.Whether you require just one roll or several thousand rolls. Alternatively, we can supply laser sheet material from packs of 10 to multiple boxes of one thousand sheets in various sizes.We are able to supply the labels in a single roll form to be used in our Epson inkjet roll printer. We can also offer a laser grade of the BS5609 label. This comes as standard in A4 sheet form. This can also be used in inkjet printers using waterproof inks.