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Improving productivity and durability with Brady’s robust printing and labelling solutions for mining projects

Mining company, The Pilbara, Western Australia

Client: Mining company, The Pilbara, Western Australia

Project

Our client required a large-volume, site-wide, industrial-strength labelling and signage solution for the warehouse and yard of its mine sites in The Pilbara, Western Australia, so it could better identify and manage its assets.

Challenges

The client identified several issues with its current labelling system:

  • Unable to import data and print QR codes on labels
  • Labels deteriorating in harsh environments – within less than 2 months
  • Labels could not be scanned due to faded print and / or peeled adhesive
  • Inventory misplaced and had to be re-ordered
  • Considerable time lost trying to find pallets / boxes

Solution

The mining company engaged Teksal Safety to source, supply and implement a labelling solution, including project management, across its mine sites in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

In partnership with our industrial printing solutions partner, Brady Australia, Teksal Safety sourced and supplied Brady’s range of warehouse printing and labelling products, and mobilised a team to the various sites to conduct the work.

About Brady’s printing and labelling solutions for mining and heavy industry environments

Brady’s signage solutions for mining and heavy industry environments include industrial printers and label makers, which provide reliable, on-demand printing and labelling.

Designed with thermal transfer printing capabilities, Brady’s printers create professional labels, signs and tags – with the durability to withstand the harshest environments.

Brady’s specially sourced Polypropylene material is used with its I7100 printer to provide a high-quality tag that scans perfectly.

Polypropylene material

  • UV resistant
  • Up to 10 years’ lifespan in harsh conditions
  • Withstands temperatures = -40°C to 82°C
  • Brady B-509 Printable Magnetic material is suitable for labelling pallet racking
  • High printability
  • Indoor / outdoor use
  • Scratch-proof
  • Non-fade colouring

Brady label maker

  • Durable, low-shrink vinyl with aggressive adhesive
  • Conforms to irregular, curved, rough and textured surfaces
  • Can be thermal transfer printed
  • Withstands heat, mild chemicals, oil and water

The solution enables:

  • Ease of automating label printing – using Brady workstation software
  • Label / material solutions that can withstand harsh warehouse conditions – using Brady proprietary materials
  • Hardware solutions to manage workflow – using Brady printers BBP37/ BBP85 / i7100
  • Minimised or negated loss of hours undertaking inventory search – operational / financial benefit
  • Minimised or negated loss of inventory – financial benefit

Specifically, the Brady Workstation Software Solution enables the user to:

  • Place a CSV file in a pre-set folder, and printing directly
  • Import data, converting it to QR codes, then print on the pre-set label template
  • Improve time and cost efficiencies with workflow process management

Outcome

This solution benefits clients in numerous ways, including:

Improved productivity

  • Replaces hand-written pallet labels using system-generated data
  • Longevity – no need to replace faded labels
  • Find items faster and maintain uniform sizing

Reduce waste

  • Label once and reduce the need for more material
  • Reduce time wasted looking for poorly labelled items

High ROI

  • Reduce handling and material costs
  • Reduce labour costs
  • Track inventory negates lost or misplaced stock

Outcome

“Our customer was looking for a partner that goes beyond product supply. It wanted someone who could the manage the whole project and implement the products across the sites, consistently and professionally. The team at Teksal Safety worked meticulously to ensure all aspects of the project were delivered to the highest standard, on time and on budget. As a Platinum Printing Partner, Teksal Safety is an ideal solutions provider for these outside-the-box projects, and we look forward to continuing to partner with them on this ongoing work.” – Nick Sputore, Territory Sales Manager (Western Australia), Brady

Hazard and facility identification solutions provide a safe, visible and verifiable isolation of plant and equipment to increase safety and efficiency during operations and maintenance.

Teksal Safety supplies safety products that create a visual workplace, including hazard and facility identification, including:

  • Safety signs & labels
  • Industrial printing systems – DIY signs and labels
  • Pipe marking
  • Spill containment
  • Hazard controls

For more information about any of our Brady products or our customised, technical solutions, email sales@teksal.com.au.

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Testimonial

"Our customer was looking for a partner that goes beyond product supply. It wanted someone who could the manage the whole project and implement the products across the sites, consistently and professionally. The team at Teksal Safety worked meticulously to ensure all aspects of the project were delivered to the highest standard, on time and on budget. As a Platinum Printing Partner, Teksal Safety is an ideal solutions provider for these outside-the-box projects, and we look forward to continuing to partner with them on this ongoing work."

Nick Sputore, Territory Sales Manager (Western Australia), Brady