Essential Guide to Laser Marking Additives and Their Industrial Applications

Laser marking technology has transformed manufacturing by offering a precise, adaptable, and sustainable method for product identification. From traceability to aesthetics, laser marking stands out as a reliable solution for industries requiring durable and high-contrast labels. At the core of its efficiency lies laser marking additives, which optimize the process for superior performance. Brilliance Laser Marking Additives, in particular, make achieving exceptional results easier across a wide range of plastics and applications.

Laser Marking Additives: Compatibility with Plastics

A key feature of Brilliance Laser Marking Additives is their ability to work seamlessly with a broad variety of plastic polymers. These include popular materials like polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), and ABS. They also function effectively with specialized polymers such as TPU, PBT, TPR, TPE, HIPS, PA6/PA66, and ABS+PC. For general use, these additives are designed to be universal, offering exceptional compatibility with commodity polyolefin polymers. This versatility ensures that manufacturers across multiple industries can implement them with confidence.

Major Industry Applications

Brilliance Laser Marking Additives offer specialized benefits that cater to the needs of various industries. Here are some key sectors where they are driving innovation and efficiency:

• Agriculture: Commonly used for marking animal ear tags with long-lasting and legible identifiers to track livestock.
• Aerospace: Precision markings enable traceability and compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
• Healthcare: Used for medical devices and packaging, ensuring durable and clear markings required for critical life-saving equipment.
• Automotive: Adds durability to markings on parts like cables, switches, and under-the-hood components, even in tough conditions.
• Shipping & Logistics: Commonly used for marking security seals. Ideal for barcodes, QR codes, and other identifiers on shipping labels, containers, or pallets for efficient tracking.
• Cables & Wires: Offers high-contrast markings critical for identification in complex wiring assemblies.
• Telecommunications: Ensures durable marks on fiber optics and other sensitive components in telecom systems.
• Electronics: Perfect for circuit boards, connectors, and casings, requiring precision and reliability.
• Food Industry: Supports effective marking for packaging, ensuring compliance with safety standards and traceability requirements.
• And More: Their adaptability means laser marking additives can cater to a wide variety of specialized needs across industries.

Integrating Brilliance Laser Marking Additives into Injection Molding

To achieve optimal laser marking results, the recommended LDR for Brilliance Laser Marking Additives is between 2% to 4% of the total material weight. This specific ratio ensures that the additive is sufficiently concentrated to deliver durable, high-contrast markings while maintaining the overall integrity of the plastic material. 

Laser Compatibility

Brilliance Laser Additives stand out for their remarkable compatibility with a broad spectrum of laser types, including Fiber, YAG, and UV lasers. This versatility opens up a world of possibilities for manufacturers working across diverse industries, ensuring seamless integration into various laser marking systems.

• Lazact Black: Beautiful Black markings on Any Color
• Black marking on colored plastics (Fiber laser)
• Black marking on clear/transparent plastics (Fiber laser)

• Lazact White: Beautiful White markings on Any Color
• White marking on black molding (Fiber and UV laser)
• White marking on colored molding (UV laser only)

By supporting these three major laser systems, Brilliance Laser Additives cater to a broad range of operational needs, from high-speed, high-volume production lines to specialized use cases demanding intricate and detailed finishes. This compatibility not only simplifies implementation but also makes it easier for manufacturers to achieve top-tier laser marking outcomes across different platforms and materials.

Please note: The quality of the mark is influenced by various factors, including laser settings and material properties. Therefore, it’s important to review and make adjustments as needed. These laser settings starting guideline also applies if you are using YAG laser. 

If the process involves additives such as UV blockers or flame retardants, these can reduce the contrast of the markings. To compensate, higher doses may be required to achieve the desired results.

Benefits of Using Brilliance Laser Additives

• Wide Material Compatibility: Designed to work with a variety of polymers, offering flexibility and ease of implementation.
• Durable Markings: Resistant to environmental stress, ensuring markings that last throughout the product lifecycle.
• High Contrast: Produces readable and clear markings ideal for visually intensive applications like barcodes or data matrices.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Eliminates consumable costs tied to traditional printing materials like inks and adhesives.
• Sustainability: Reduces chemical waste and streamlines production in alignment with environmentally friendly standards.

Elevate Your Manufacturing Operation

Brilliance Laser Marking Additives are more than an accessory to manufacturing; they are the key to unlocking laser marking’s true potential. Their adaptability across plastics and applications makes them a valuable addition to any production line, whether you’re managing aerospace components, food packaging, or medical equipment.

By integrating these additives into your injection molding process, you create opportunities to not only enhance product quality but also streamline your operations and add a competitive edge to your offerings. Discover the advantages of Brilliance Laser Marking Additives and elevate your manufacturing standards today!