InstructionsCorrect attachment of placards
For us, placards are much more than just labels. That's why applying a placard is not just about sticking it on. The entire and proven BOXLAB process always begins with the correct preparation and cleaning of the surface. Because even the best placards can only develop their adhesive power to a limited extent on dirty surfaces. In the worst case, this can even lead to the placard no longer complying with legal requirements. no longer complies with the legal requirements.

SYSTEM SOLUTION PLACARDS

Our Placards system solution consists of a total of four components. In addition to our proven BOXLAB Placards with clever peel-off tab, these also include our BOXLAB BIO cleaner, a squeegee and the practical and hazard-free plastic scraper for the foolproof removal of old Placards..

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Instruction

Correct attachment and removal of placards

For us, placards are much more than just labels. That’s why applying a placard is not just about sticking it on. The entire and proven BOXLAB process always begins with the correct preparation and cleaning of the surface. Because even the best placards can only develop their adhesive power to a limited extent on dirty surfaces. In the worst case, this can even lead to the placard no longer complying with legal requirements in this condition.

Step 1

Clean surface

A point that is neglected by many, but is in fact of decisive importance for the legal conformity of the affixed placard. In order to be able to develop its certified adhesiveness, a placard requires a correspondingly clean substrate. Otherwise, the Placard will not stick to the corresponding substrate, but only to dirt and dust. As a result, a placard not only loses its seawater resistance from a legal point of view, but also the adhesive strength required to adhere permanently. The result is placards that fall off during prolonged transport, rain or other weather-related influences. To prevent this, we have developed a special, fast-volatilizing cleaner based on BIO alcohol.

3 sprays
top, left, right

Spray the cleaner onto the surface 3x from a distance of approx. 20cm. Make sure that the spraying intervals correspond approximately to the size of the placard.

From top to
wipe down

Using a clean paper or cotton cloth, wipe the cleaner in vertical strips from top to bottom. This will create a cleaned area, which should be about 40x40cm.

Wipe dry or
Allow to evaporate

Normally, the rest of the cleaner will now evaporate within 1-2 minutes. Depending on the weather and how much cleaner you apply, this may take longer. You can also wipe up the rest of the cleaner.

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Step 2

Attach placard

The main step and actual core process – First detach the top corner of the placard a few centimeters from the backing paper. This is possible even with gloves thanks to our unique product design and is no problem. In combination with consistent use of a flexible squeegee and with the necessary contact pressure for correct and bubble-free application, the Placard can develop its full adhesive power and complies with all legal requirements.

Attach upper corner
of the placard

Fold the detached backing paper back and apply the placard to the upper corner by hand. Be sure to align the placard vertically and apply sufficient pressure. The upper corner should be attached to a protruding bead.

Press down
vertically from top

Grasp the folded flap and start to apply the placard with the squeegee from top to bottom at the corner already attached. Hold the squeegee at as steep an angle as possible. At the same time, slowly pull the backing paper down on the reverse side.

Press down
lower corner

Loosen the backing paper from the placard shortly before reaching the bottom corner and pull the squeegee over the bottom corner of the placard with increased pressure. After removing the backing paper, repeat the process one or two times over the entire height of the placard.

Attach Placard
on the slope

Now carefully grasp one corner of the placard with your hand. Carefully stretch the placard to the left or right. Now use the squeegee to first apply the placard to the slanted surface.

Press placard into edge
and fix corner

When applying especially to inside edges, be careful not to allow air bubbles to form. Slow application helps here. It also helps to lift the still loose corner slightly to increase the pressure in the edge. To attach the corner, you can hold it closer to the container again.

Check for loose spots and
Check for air bubbles

Repeat the last step for the other side. Pull off the entire surface once again with the squeegee. Look out for water, air bubbles and protruding edges. You can remove these with the squeegee.

Step 3

Remove old placards

As with all our system solutions, we at BOXLAB Services think holistically. That’s why we provide you with our hazard-free plastic scraper, a unique tool that allows you to remove placards with ease. Completely without risk of injury. Our plastic scraper creates a contact surface for you, which you can then grab with your hand to remove the placard from the surface. Thanks to our BOXLAB plastic scraper, dangerous razor blades, cutter knives, metal squeegees or even peeling off with fingernails are finally and definitively a thing of the past.

Remove old blade
of the security scraper

The plastic blades of our hazard-free plastic scraper are very durable. If a blade does need to be replaced, simply push it out of the holder with your thumb from top to bottom.

Insert new blade
into the scraper

Once you have used the blade, you can turn it 180 degrees and use it again. Insert the new plastic blade into the plastic scraper from the bottom up and press the blade into the holder of the scraper.

Check the blade
of the scraper

Briefly test whether the blade is inserted correctly. You can simply grasp the blade with two fingers and try to move it. If the blade is firmly seated, the scraper is ready for use on the placard.

Attach
the scraper

Place the scraper at a flat angle on the bottom corner of the placard. Use the ergonomic shape of the scraper and position your thumb in the area provided for this purpose.

Create surface
to remove placard

Now press the scraper with a little pressure under the edge of the placard to create an attack surface of about 2-3cm height that you can grip. Depending on the age of the placard, the required pressure can be stronger or weaker.

Peel off of the
placard by hand

Now grasp the exposed lower corner of the placard and carefully pull it vertically upwards off the surface. Try to remove the placard in one piece if possible.

Pull placard vertically
from container

Make sure to stand frontally in front of the placard and detach the placard from the container at an angle between 45 and 90 degrees.

Increase
the force

If it is necessary to use more force in the area of the center of the placard to release the placard, reduce the angle at which you release the placard. You can also use two hands.

Peel off the Placard
in stripes

If the adhesive has hardened too much or the placard cannot be removed in one piece, pull off the placard in strips. After each strip, create an attack surface again with the plastic scraper.

All you need

The BOXLAB Starter Kits

With our starter kit you will experience BOXLAB quality from the very first minute. Our system solutions start far before the quality of our own products. In this case, with the removal of old placards or danger labels. Thanks to the plastic scraper and BIO cleaner, this is easier than ever. Then apply the new label perfectly with the squeegee. And the BOXLAB quality sticks to the container. Until you remove the label again.

Starter Kit

Starter Kit Placards EHSM

Placards

50,00 €

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  • 50x Placards
  • 1x Scraper incl. 10 blades
  • 1x Bio Cleaner
  • 1x Squeegee
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Starter Kit

Individual

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  • Individual Labels
  • 1x Scraper incl. blades
  • 1x BIO Cleaner
  • 1x Squeegee
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    Umbrella term dangerous goods

    In the field of transport and logistics, dangerous goods are substances, preparations and objects that contain ingredients which, due to their nature or properties - whether physical or chemical - or their condition during transport, may pose certain risks to public safety or order, in particular to the general public, important public goods, human life and health, animals and property, and which are to be classified as dangerous goods by law.

    Placards in large print

    Placards are square, diamond-shaped stickers for transporting dangerous goods and are attached standing on their tips. The colour and number of the hazard label usually indicates the class of dangerous goods. Placards are used to mark dangerous goods on trucks. For example, the colour and the pictogram provide rescue workers with information at first glance about the expected dangers at the accident site. Placards are subject to strict legal requirements that must be strictly adhered to when printing and affixing them.

    About BOXLAB Services

    We are a start-up spun off from BASF and deal with the optimisation of labels and packaging processes - especially in the area of hazardous goods. Our customer base now includes over 50 warehouses in five countries. Within three months we have developed, tested and successfully launched our entire operational business and the first service offering. For the future, we are now planning to expand these services so that the customer can be provided with a fully comprehensive solution around labelled packaging.