Laser coding and marking solutions for tires
Vehicle tires and their components are subject to high levels of wear on the road. The codes and markings applied have to be correspondingly resilient. Our laser marking systems for the tire industry ensure permanent, clearly readable markings on tires and their rubber components.
Laser marking for finished tires
Permanent marking even after many kilometers
If ready-to-deliver tires are to be given particularly durable markings that still convey information safely and clearly readable even after thousands of kilometers of driving, laser marking is a suitable process. It secures permanent markings, such as the QR code, which has been mandatory under EU tire labeling regulations since May 2021. This gives consumers access to the "European Product Registry for Energy Labeling" (EPREL) product database with detailed information on the respective tire.
What is important when it comes to laser coding and marking solutions for tire production?
- Process reliability even under harsh environmental conditions
- Machine-readable markings on different surfaces
- Consideration of chemical processes such as vulcanization
- Fast, simple and economical coding and marking technologies
Industrial coding and marking solutions are used throughout the tire industry. The tire precursors and the tires themselves are provided with different coding. These support the identification, tracking and management of tires throughout the entire production and distribution cycle.
Application examples for tire marking
- Permanent marking by laser marking on finished tires (Data Matrix code)
This regulation defines the content and appearance of the EU tire label. Since May 2021, all tires have to be provided with this label. It provides information on tire parameters such as fuel efficiency, wet grip, noise development and tire performance in snow and ice. Truck tires also require a printed QR code that refers to the "European Product Registry for Energy Labeling" (EPREL) product database.
