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SafetyPro Product Validation & Testing Standards
ISS is committed to providing the best vinyl labeling supplies available.
We source the highest quality materials from top chemical manufacturing facilities
around the globe, combining the best research and engineering to produce a product
that will perform to exceed customer expectations. To maintain this level of quality,
we focus on:
- Pre-development engineering
- Manufacturing process controls and QC
- Post-manufacturing testing and validation
- Independant and standards based testing
- Post-consumer in-house validation & testing
Pre-development engineering
Before the engineers even begin formulating the complex polymers that make up our SafetyPro
vinyl, they go through a rigorous pre-development analysis and determiniation phase. This
phase helps them determine specific material outcome goals such as durability, life, and
application. This phase is an important step in ensuring the right goals are met when the
final product is developed.
Manufacturing process controls and QC
The vinyl manufacturing process is highly controlled for maximum quality, and minimum
environmental impact. Governing standards and regulatory bodies such as the EPA and OSHA
help outline procedures and processes to increase safety and quality. The facilities that
manufacture our raw vinyl materials are ISO certified, and conform with strict quality
control guidelines. These suppliers guarantee consistent, quality output with every inch
of vinyl they produce.
Post-manufacturing testing and validation
Before our vinyl is processed for the end-customer, it is tested and validated for
quality and performance. The raw material is fed through a direct line-of-sight spooling
aparatus, which is operated by a trained live technician. Any possible inconsistencies
are visible to the technician as the material is processed. This attention to detail
ensures a quality product with every roll of SafetyPro vinyl labeling stock.
Independant and standards based testing
Our materials are subjected to a variety of ISO, ASTM and DIN level standardized quality
assurance tests. These tests are recognized internationally and demand a strict testing
procedure to ensure test integrity. Because we are committed to providing only the best
materials available, we only work with raw materials which have gone through these rigorous
ISO, ASTM and DIN tests prior to shipment. This ensures a quailty product that has not only been
tested and certified by our in-house engineers, but one that has gone through international
standards testing be a non-biased 3rd party.
Post-consumer in-house validation & testing
ISS frequently opens and tests fully packaged end-user product to ensure that quality standards
and integrity have been maintained. Test samples are produced using actual SafetyPro printers,
and testing is performed on completed labels. These completed labels
are tested for environmental and weather-condition durability, as well as scratch resistance,
chemical resistance, and petroleum resistance. ISS even offers specific independant tests per
customer request, before purchase, to ensure our product will meet the customers needs.
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Standards-Based Testing
Additional Testing
| Test |
Test Descr. |
| Shelf Life |
QCV in-house and at manf. |
| Operating Temp |
QCV at manf. and dist. |
| Chemical Resistance |
Tested at eng., manf., and in-house |
| Petroleum Resistance |
Tested at eng., manf., and in-house |
| Durability |
QVC at manf. and in-house |
| Humidity |
QVC at eng. and manf. |
| Corrosion |
QVC at manf. and in-house |
| Water |
QVC at manf. and in-house |
| Solvent |
Tested at eng., manf., and in-house |
| Abrasion |
Tested at eng., manf., and in-house |
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