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Rack / Bin / Shelf Labels
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Storage locations must be clearly labeled and easily scanned from the equipment being used (fork truck-man up/man down, hand truck, etc.). Consideration for these labels may include color coding for easy identification of the level, bay or position, the use of arrows to clearly identify the level the label applies to, voice check digits, reflective material for long distance scanning of upper levels or the use of labels on the vertical beam to scan upper levels from the ground.
Our permanent location labels are made of durable poly film materials with a permanent adhesive and are subsurface printed with a clear poly lamination. We also offer innovative solutions for temporary or repositionable applications.
Lower Level Label Options
Typically the first crossbeam is used to display both the barcode for the ground level below the crossbeam and the level directly above the crossbeam. In order to avoid confusion, we recommend the use of color coding by level as well as up/down arrows to clearly identify the location above or below the crossbeam.
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Upper Level Label Options
If reach trucks or order pickers are being used so that the person is physically at the upper level locations when picking or pulling inventory, then a consistent label size is all that is needed. However, if the lift trucks are man down, decisions are required as to how to scan the upper level rack positions from the ground. Here are three options to address this challenge:
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Put the labels for all levels on the first crossbeam.
Comment: This is a cost effective method for labeling but is also the most challenging from an operational standpoint. Mistakes and inaccurate scans are common results as many bar codes are close together. Color coding or highlighting the level on the label is recommended to make it easier to identify the correct location. Also, staggering the barcodes and human readable is recommended if this approach is used.
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Use reflective labels on the upper levels for long distance scanning.
Comment: This allows all locations to be scanned at the actual location but scanning can be a challenge since rack beams are typically only 4”-6” high and may have a wire waterfall leaving a small barcode target. Also, the scan beam at the top levels may be wide enough to pick up more than one label resulting in scanning the wrong location label.
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Use the vertical post. Label each location with a label that can be scanned from either a fork lift or reach truck. Stack the bar codes for each level on top of each other and apply it to the vertical post at the ground level so that all levels can be scanned from the ground. DASKO refers to this stacked label as a “totem pole”. It is common to also label each actual location with a bar code that can be scanned in the even that a person is up at the actual level (cycle count, audit, new equipment).
Comment: To enhance this option and provide a visual check that the right label on the vertical post is being scanned, it is recommended that each level is color coded on both the actual location label and the “totem pole” on the vertical post. Since the vertical post typically has holes to adjust the rack crossbeams, we recommend that the label is mounted on an industrial plastic or magnetic backing which is then affixed to the post.
Repositionable Label Options
Often there are label needs that are not permanent locations. This may include areas where storage locations may expand and contract or label needs for product information that can be moved based on usage or seasonal situations. DASKO offers options that include repositionable adhesive labels, magnetic labels, and a variety of label and tag holders
Freezer/Cold Storage Labels
Coolers, cold storage and blast freezers may require label application at below freezing temperatures. DASKO offers several options including adhesives, magnetic labels, and bar coded signs that provide bar code solutions that work in cold storage applications.
Shelf/Bin Labels
Smaller shelf and bin labels have limited height space but the labels can be designed to take advantage of the width. DASKO recommends printing the human readable to the side of the bar code so the bar code has the full height to present itself to the operator.
In-House Printing
If you print your warehouse labels in-house, DASKO can offers a complete set of labels for thermal, laser and ink jet printing. Our blank label offerning includes:
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Retro-reflective material for long distance scanning
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Durable materials for long tem use
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Color coded labels
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A variety of adhesives for indoor, outdoor and cold storage label applications
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Any size or shape needed for your application
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