Unmarked materials in the warehouse can be difficult to recognise or easily mistaken. For safety reasons, it seems easier just to dispose of them. But this can result in high costs which are avoidable.
By marking the materials consistently and reliably, you can prevent confusion. Instead of ending up in the rubbish, these leftover materials can then be put to further use.
Marking with paint or pen
Brittle materials may be marked using paint cans or pens.
Marking with paint can
By using spray paint cans, the markings are applied to the front or outside of the material.
- Can produce sloppy results due to the spray mist
- Elaborate colour system necessary
- Recoding of the colour to the material