Avery-Dennison claims tire barcode label advance

Avery Dennison has developed a tire label that can bond with tires during the tire-making process and maintain “life-long” adhesion and readability, the company announced. The label, claimed Avery Dennison, “goes beyond what’s been available currently” in terms of resistance to vulcanisation temperatures and pressures and adhesion to different types of green rubber, including BR, SBR, and natural rubber. The labels are said to be made of materials that withstand curing temperatures of up to 200°C, and exhibit long-term resistance to aggressive…