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Product range floor labels and floor frames
Choosing the right type of floor identification can enhance an efficient flow of goods in your warehouse. Your warehouse floor is subjected to heavy traffic from forklifts, reach trucks, trolleys, carts and the like on a daily basis. The choice of identification used for your bulk storage locations for instance, should be well thought out. Your work environment as well as the desired durability of the labels play a key factor in your decision-making.
Case study
In mid-2023, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opened a new warehouse in Kløfta, Norway, with approximately 1,300 bulk storage locations and 8,500 pallet positions. When it came to choosing a suitable option for identifying the various floor locations, they were looking for a solution that did not involve ceiling-mounted signs suspended from cables.
Initially, the logistics team leader was skeptical about floor marking. With over 30 years of experience in warehouse operations, he had seen how most conventional floor labels quickly get damaged by constant reach truck traffic, pallet movement and daily wear. However, after having seen our “Floor frame Extreme Indoor,” he was convinced that the solution would meet the demands of the new warehouse.
The robust floor frame can withstand the weight of heavy reach trucks and pallet loads, and allows reliable barcode scanning from the operator’s cabin. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has now been successfully using this durable identification solution for several years, and descibes it as “unsurpassed.”
Frequently asked questions about floor labels
AGV floor labels
Do you use automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for order picking in your warehouse? We design custom AGV floor labels to clearly mark out navigation routes for your automated order picking systems.
Each label is tailored to match the specific scanning technology and reading distance of your AGVs, ensuring fast and reliable detection. We also add edge markings to enhance visibility, allowing scanners and cameras to accurately detect and read the barcodes.
Our production team finishes each floor label with a matte laminate that reduces glare and prevents scanning delays caused by reflections. The laminate is robot-friendly and durable enough to protect the printed data from wear and tear, yet thin enough for AGVs and material handling equipment to pass over smoothly.
Did you know we also produce floor labels in different colours?
Are you already using multicoloured labels on your pallet racking and do you want to extend the colour-coding to your warehouse floor markings? Our coloured floor labels are the perfect solution. They allow you to clearly separate specific zones and can also be used to mark areas designated for different clients. Easy to apply and seamlessly integrated into your workflow, our floor labels can be customised in a range of colours, including blue, pink, green, red, black, and purple.
When do you opt for floor labels?
Our Economy labels are a low-cost and durable solution for warehouse floor identification when the traffic consists of mainly trolleys, roll cages and rolling carts. The scratch-proof, thick topcoat of these polypropylene labels ensures continued legibility of both the barcode and the plain text. The floor labels are quick to apply and easy to remove, when needed. A smart, tailor-made solution when you’re on a limited budget.
When to opt for floor frames?
If your warehouse experiences heavy traffic from forklifts and reach trucks whereby pallets are dragged across the floor, we recommend choosing one of our floor frames.
Our floor frames are a robust and durable solution for long-term identification of indoor and outdoor locations with average to high traffic.
Floor frame standard
The Floor Frame Standard is an open, rectangular metal frame. The (barcode) label inside the frame is protected by a clear cover.
We recommend this type of floor frame for indoor use only in locations with average lift and reach truck traffic, that doesn't drive directly over the frames.
You can mount the Floor Frame Standard to the warehouse floor with a polymer sealant. We recommend using a standard silicone sealant on the four corners of the clear cover to prevent dust and dirt from getting underneath it. If you happen to need to replace the label you can easily loosen the cover with, for example, a Stanley knife.
Floor frame extreme
The Floor Frame Extreme has an oval shape with slanted sides. We can supply this floor frame in two versions. One for indoor use and one for outdoor use.
We recommend this type of frame for busy workplaces with heavy traffic, that drives directly over the floor frames and drags pallets across the floor.
There are two options for mounting this floor frame to the warehouse floor: either use a polymer sealant or use self-tapping concrete screws to anchor it into the concrete floor, warehouse floor or asphalt. The frame's label for outdoor use lies slightly recessed into the frame and is finished with an extra-thick, protective topcoat.
Self-adhesive floor frame
For greater flexibility in labelling your warehouse locations, consider using self-adhesive floor frames. These are suitable for smooth surfaces such as warehouse floors, walls, and doors.
Simply print your location numbers or coding using a standard printer and place them underneath the transparent window of the frame before sticking it to the floor. The strong adhesive backing ensures the document holder stays securely in place, while the PVC top layer protects the coding from dirt and traffic.
Always make sure the surface is clean, dry, and free drom dust before applying the self-adhesive floor label pouches to guarantee optimal adhesion. Refer to our cleaning tips for best practices. Self-adhesive floor frames offer a straighforward method to quickly implement location numbering in your warehouse.
Floor marking and floor tape
In addition to floor labels, ONE2ID can supply several floor marking shapes, such as T-shaped pieces, corner pieces, crosses (X-pieces), ovals, and dots. A quick and easy way to mark pedestrian walkways as well as specific warehouse locations, such as bulk storage and loading and unloading areas. We can also supply self-adhesive floor tape. Floor marking can be a valuable part of any Lean work method, such as 5S.
Questions about floor identification
We recommend always scrubbing and drying the floor thoroughly before installing floor labels or floor frames. Reason being, even the strongest adhesive and most sturdy frame cannot withstand a dirty or damp surface.
Next, use an industrial cleaner just before installing the labels or frames to make sure the surface is free of dust. Also remember to degrease the frame itself with an alcohol-based industrial degreaser. We can supply various installation tools for mounting your floor identification.
Do you have questions about our warehouse floor identification solutions or would you like personal advice? Please contact Sales Manager Anton Damen. Are you not sure whether floor labels are the right solution for your warehouse? Anton can also advise you on bulk storage location signs. Our production team also designs and produces these to your exact specifications.
