Marking solutions
for electronics
production
MARKING system
The complete marking
range for electronics
production
Phoenix Contact can provide marking
solutions for numerous applications,
from unique identification of components,
through traceability in the production
process, to protection against tampering
and counterfeiting.
Printed circuit board
Protect the traceability of your products with resistant
marking. Phoenix Contact labels will help you to cut
costs but not quality. High-definition barcodes ensure
that information remains permanently available.
Housing marking
Professional device labeling is a walking advertisement
for your products. Labeling materials from Phoenix
Contact can be relied upon for clear and durable
marking from front panel to rating plate.
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Marking expertise
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Marking systems benefiting from the expertise of
electronics specialists
Phoenix Contact is one of the world's
leading manufacturers of electronic
components and systems for industrial
automation technology. Our production
activities have helped us build up a
wealth of expertise in all aspects of
marking, which we are now happy
to share with our customers. Here
at Phoenix Contact, you can expect
products that have already proven
their worth in thousands of practical
applications.
We can provide you with materials and
devices that have been customized to
meet the specific challenges encountered
when marking
• PCBs
• Housings
• PCB terminal blocks and plug-in
connectors
• Cables and lines
The complete marking portfolio for
electronics production.
PCB marking
Page 10 – 13
Housing marking
Page 14 – 17
PCB terminal block and
plug-in connector marking
Page 18 – 19
Cable and conductor marking
Page 20 – 27
Printing systems for
electronics production
Page 28 – 33
THERMOMARK ROLL
Page 30 – 31
THERMOMARK CARD
Page 32
Tools for electronics production
Page 34 – 35
PCB terminal block and
plug-in connector marking
With clear and rugged terminal marking, your products
can be wired reliably and conveniently. Choose
materials from the market leader in PCB connection
technology when marking your device connections.
Cable and conductor marking
Thanks to our optimized printing technologies and
resistant materials, even markings exposed to significant
stress remain permanently legible.
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Marking expertise
Phoenix Contact marking materials provide
an assurance of long-lasting durable marking
for components and parts. Their high quality
is demonstrated by recognized tests which
are documented in national and international
standards.
Test passed
test
Grid
Adhesive strength test
Resistance to abrasion
Scratch resistance
Abrasion and wipe resistance
Mechanical
tests
light resistance
UV
Solvent resistance
Resistance to oil and chemicals
Environment
tests
Halogen-free protection against flames
Inflammability classification
Material properties
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Material
tests
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Material properties
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
PVC has a long service life. It is
characterized by its high mechanical
strength and chemical resistance. Neither
oxygen nor ozone affects PVC. The
material is resistant to corrosive salt
solutions and most acids. The polyvinyl
chloride used by Phoenix Contact is
silicone-free and is suitable for use in
temperatures between -30°C and +80°C.
Polyester
Polyester is a chemical-resistant material.
It is ideally suited to printing, shaping,
and punching. Polyester is resistant to
UV radiation and absorbs little moisture.
The polyester used by Phoenix Contact is
silicone and halogen-free. Depending on
its composition, it is suitable for use in
temperatures between -40°C and +150°C.
Polyolefin
Polyolefines are semi-crystalline
thermoplastics, which can be easily
processed as extrusion profiles (shrink
sleeves). They are characterized by
good chemical resistance. Silicone-free,
temperature range: -55°C to +125°C.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate has high mechanical
strength and chemical resistance.
Rigidity, dimensional stability, and good
heat distortion resistance are further
distinguishing features of this material.
Polycarbonate is used to manufacture
particularly smooth and stable marking
materials. The polycarbonate used by
Phoenix Contact is silicone and halogen-
free. It absorbs little moisture and is
suitable for use at temperatures between
-40 °C and +125 °C.
Polyurethane (PU)
Thermoplastic polyurethane is a highly-
flexible and also extremely tear-proof
material. PU is chemically very resistant.
The material used by Phoenix Contact
is free from halogen and attains the
inflammability class UL 94 V0. Temperature
range: -25 °C to +80 °C.
Polyimide (PI)
Polyimide is a high-performance plastic
and is distinguished by its high resistance
to weather conditions and chemicals. The
material is free from silicon and halogen.
In addition, it also has a very high
resistance to temperature. Temperature
range of polyimide foil: permanent
exposure from -40 °C to +170°C, brief
exposure up to +398 °C.
Polyamide (PA)
Even at high operating temperatures,
polyamide has excellent electrical,
mechanical, chemical and thermal
properties. Brief peak temperatures of
up to 200°C are permitted as a result
of heat aging stabilization. PA belongs to
inflammability class V2 to V0 as per UL 94.
The polyamide used by Phoenix Contact is
silicone and halogen-free and is suitable for
use in temperatures between -60°C and
+125°C.
Inflammability classification
UL
94
UL 94 describes inflammability tests that
have gained particular importance in the
field of electrotechnology. Behavior in
fire is the main focus. Items are classified
according to either UL 94 HB (Horizontal
Burn) or UL 94 V (Vertical Burn). The
test setup is such that the 94 V0/1/2
classifications are stricter than the 94 HB
classification.
UL 94 V0/1/2
After conditioning, the test bar is verti-
cally clamped and flame-treated several
times for 10 seconds each. Between the
flame treatments, the time until the test bar
is extinguished is measured. Afterwards, the
afterburning times and the drip behavior are
evaluated. The test procedure laid down by
this standard is not suitable for foils and/or
very thin test objects that shrink under the
heat of the flame.
The plastic used for Phoenix Contact
products fulfills the higher-grade criteria.
Test setup
according
to UL 94
Classification
Burning time after each flame treatment
Total burning time after 10 flame treatments
Glowing time after the 2nd flame treatment
Complete burn-off
Inflammation of the absorbent cotton under the sample
UL 94 V0
≤ 10 s
≤ 50 s
≤ 30 s
UL 94 V1
≤ 30 s
≤ 250 s
≤ 60 s
UL 94 V2
≤ 30 s
≤ 250 s
≤ 60 s
UL 94 HB
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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Yes
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