Creative Way to Mark Media Cores

[arossetti]

So part of our 5S program we found a need to color code our 3" cores based on length (4 lengths). Here are the specifications:

- The color coding would happen as we prepared to load the roll onto the printer
- Right after marking the roll would be put onto the printers roll holder (so the marking would have to be dry)
- The marking would need to happen on both ends of the roll
- The cores are kraft cardboard so ink absorbs and dulls colors, mark needs to be high intensity to remain easily identifiable.
- Has to be able to mark the rolls quickly and easy to ensure compliance from the operators.

Something like this that could be used to quickly apply a colorant would be great but the issue of wet paint has to be avoided: http://weldon.com/applicators-access...weld-4-roller/


Here is one of our before pictures but it shows how the cores will be displayed:

 

[namelessentity]

What about round fluorescent stickers you can just stick on the inside of the rolls?
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...jRZNzo6QRvhUlh3jeLQaAjzGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[arossetti]

What about round fluorescent stickers you can just stick on the inside of the rolls?
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...jRZNzo6QRvhUlh3jeLQaAjzGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'm testing that now, the key is getting a 9" sticker applied inside of a 3" dia core quickly and easily. I'm hoping after a couple hundred it becomes second nature.

 

[mheaslip]

Custom cut foam core media identifiers that are inserted into the roll cores are a good solution (see photo).