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Labels that keep assets moving and records reliable
In a cleanroom, equipment doesn’t just need to work. It needs to be verifiably clean, current, and cleared for use. The right label system helps your team confirm ownership, location, calibration state, cleaning status, and service history in seconds, not minutes. All while protecting your most sensitive cleanroom environments.
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Finish
Gloss
Matte
Laminated
Indicators
EtO
Gamma
Autoclave
Variable printing
QR code
Bar code
Serial number
Ink
100% pre-printed
Partially pre-printed
Blank
Print technology
Direct thermal
Thermal transfer
Ink jet
Laser
Handwritten
Perforation
Yes
Facestock
Paper
Polyamide (nylon)
Polyimide
Polyester
Polycarbonate
BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene)
Polyethelene
Permanence
Permanent
Removable
Repositionable
Liner
Synthetic (clear)
Synthetic (colors)
Paper
Core
Paper
Plastic
Application surface
Glass
Glass
Metal
Metal
Plastic
Plastic
Cardboard
Cardboard
Application surface shape
Flat
Curved
Durability
Chemical resistant
Heat resistant
Freezer
Cryogenic
Dry ice
Refrigerator
Autoclave durable
Abrasion resistant
UV resistant
Moisture resistant
Clean/aseptic
Cleanroom labels
Sterile labels
Application Method
Hand applied
Machine applied
Roll/Fanfold
Roll
Fanfold
Labels per roll/sheet
Labels
Roll core size
3 in.
1.5 in.
1 in.
3/4 in.
Label shape
Square / rectangle
Circle
Irregular
Label dimensions
Width (in.)
Height (in.)
Diameter (in.)
# of colors to print
1
2
3
4
5
6
Label layers
Other features
Material construction
Special features
Configuration
Upgrade to a labeling system engineered for your workflow
Every facility tracks equipment a little differently. We help you create a labeling strategy that matches how your team actually works.
Workflow
Environment
Compliance requirements
Tracking
Information
Design
Quality control and testing
Your equipment and tracking log labels go through extensive quality checks during design, sampling, and manufacturing.
Our business is to know your business
Whether you’re a semiconductor manufacturing engineer or a pharmaceutical supply chain manager, we’ll assign a team to you who is experienced in your field and knows how to solve your most common (and most complicated) challenges.
Semiconductor manufacturing
CleanMark pioneered cleanroom labels and has been an industry leader for 40 years. From adhesives to static control, we’ll partner with you to design a label that protects your sensitive environments.
Low particle generation
Minimal outgassing
Electrostatic discharge control
Chemical resistance
High visibility safety liners
Residue-free adhesive
Learn more about how we support semiconductor manufacturers
Big pharmaceutical players like Merck know the value of our expert-guided customization process — we’ve worked with them for years. And we’ll partner with you to produce the same level of high-performing labels that perform flawlessly in your unique environment.
Sterility indicating
Cold and heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Biocompatibility
Cleanroom compatibility
Moisture resistance
Sterilized
Hand-writable
Learn more about how we support pharmaceutical companies
When you’re in a field that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, you need a label partner who can keep up. CleanMark’s engineers look beyond existing labeling technology to design groundbreaking new solutions.
Sterility indicating
Cold and heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Biocompatibility
Cleanroom compatibility
Moisture resistance
Learn more about how we support medical device companies
When patient safety is on the line, label performance is of the utmost importance. CleanMark’s detail-oriented design and production processes ensure you receive the highest quality product in every single shipment.
Sterility indicating
Cold and heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Biocompatibility
Cleanroom compatibility
Moisture resistance
Sterilized
Hand-writable
Learn more about how we support healthcare companies
When patient safety is on the line, label performance is of the utmost importance. CleanMark’s detail-oriented design and production processes ensure you receive the highest quality product in every single shipment.
Automotive manufacturing requires tough labels that reliably do their jobs. Our durable labels ensure your processes flow smoothly from start to finish.
Chemical resistance
Heat resistance
UV resistance
Abrasion resistance
Flexibility
Specialized adhesives
High-quality print
Compatibility with high speed applicators
Learn more about how we support automotive manufacturers
No matter how extreme the environment, our durable labels keep performing. From off-shore rigs to processing plants, we’ll custom design a label that reliably gets the job done.
Chemical resistance
Extreme heat resistance
Weather resistance
Abrasion resistance
Flexibility
Specialized adhesives
Learn more about how we support oil and gas companies
In the food and beverage world, durability is key. And CleanMark’s labels are pretty much indestructible. From cold storage to waterproof coatings, we’ll ensure your labels remain legible.
Chemical resistance
Heat resistance
Cold resistance
Abrasion resistance
Moisture resistance
Compatibility with high speed applicators
Learn more about how we support food and beverage companies
Read on for answers to our customers’ most common equipment and tracking log label questions.
Can equipment and tracking labels be shaped to fit curved housings, recessed plates, and narrow handles?
Yes. We can match die lines to your placement area so labels stay adhered and readable.
How do you ensure barcodes scan reliably on small labels?
We design with scan performance in mind, considering proper spacing, contrast, and sheen for your scanner distance and workflow.
Do you offer options that won’t leave residue if labels must be replaced?
Absolutely! In fact, CleanMark pioneered residue-free cleanroom labels. We’ll choose an adhesive that balances adhesion need with clean-lift removal requirements so your labels stay adhered while needed and remove cleanly when you’re finished with them.
Will CleanMark equipment and tracking log labels hold up to repeated wipe-downs and disinfectants?
Yes! We engineer your custom labels to withstand the specific challenges of your workflow, from chemical and moisture exposure to extreme temps. Our technical team will work with you to ensure your labels are optimized for your unique processes.
Can a label function as a mini tracking log (initials, dates, checks, PM steps)?
Yes. We can design labels that include a small writable “log area” right on the equipment (such as checkboxes for routine steps and fields for initials and dates) so teams can record quick, repeatable actions at the point of use.
Can labels align with CMMS/EAM systems and internal SOPs?
Yes. We can incorporate work order references, asset naming conventions, and data structures that map to your system.
Will these labels bond reliably to stainless steel, anodized aluminum, powder-coated surfaces, and common cleanroom plastics?
Yes. We match adhesive type to your actual substrates and any texture or curvature, then we partner with you to complete lab, environmental, and in-situ testing so you get consistent hold without edge lift.
Do you offer low-outgassing, cleanroom-suitable materials for ultra-sensitive areas?
Yes. We use materials designed specifically for cleanroom use, including facestocks, adhesives, and liners focused on minimizing outgassing and particle contamination.
Can equipment labels be engineered to conform to tight curves and small diameters without wrinkling or lifting at the edges?
Yes. For rounded housings, handles, and tubing, we use conformable facestocks and the right adhesive/tack balance plus corner radii and die-cuts designed to reduce stress points, so your labels lay flat and stay adhered.
Gloss
Provides a shiny, gloss finish — not recommended for QR and bar codes
Matte
Matte finish — great for detailed images and text that require high print clarity
Laminated
Versatile technique to provide added protection to printing, change label stiffness, or modify label gloss
EtO
Contains EtO‑sensitive ink that visibly and permanently shifts color once proper ethylene oxide gas exposure conditions have been met
Gamma
An indicator chemical compound irreversibly changes color when exposed to a validated dose of gamma radiation, offering fast visual confirmation of sterilization
Autoclave
Heat‑sensitive ink permanently changes color once the required steam temperature and dwell time have been achieved in an autoclave cycle
QR code
Only select if CleanMark will print the QR code during production
Bar code
Only select if CleanMark will print the bar code during production
Serial number
Only select if CleanMark will print the serial number during production
100% pre-printed
CleanMark prints the entire label, including any variable data like bar codes or serial numbers
Partially pre-printed
CleanMark prints static info but leaves space for handwritten or on-site printing of variable or time-dependent data
Blank
Label is completely blank upon delivery
Direct thermal
Uses heat-sensitive film and a heated print head to create images without ink or ribbons
Thermal transfer
Transfers ink from a ribbon onto the label using heat for long-lasting, durable prints
Ink jet
Sprays tiny droplets of ink directly onto the label surface for full-color, high-resolution prints
Laser
Uses a laser beam and toner to produce crisp, smudge-resistant labels with sharp detail
Handwritten
Labels are manually marked using a pen or marker, offering maximum flexibility but limited consistency
Yes
Not appropriate for machine application
Paper
Affordable, efficient option that accepts ink well. Great for cardboard label application. Not appropriate for cleanrooms.
Polyamide (nylon)
Good option for garments and screen printing
Polyimide
Cleanroom compatible option perfect for electronics and other high heat applications
Polyester
Versatile facestock perfect for high-heat and chemical exposure contexts.
Polycarbonate
Stiffer facestock that can be printed or extruded in a variety of colors. Great for nameplates.
BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene)
Versatile, affordable option with high flexibility and direct thermal options.
Polyethelene
Absorbs color ink well and has high flexibility for adhering to tightly curved surfaces like vials and syringes
Permanent
Remains firmly adhered throughout the intended lifecycle, then can be removed after use residue free
Removable
Designed for easy, residue-free removal after a short to medium lifecycle
Repositionable
Designed to be repositioned during lifecycle — perfect for tracking labels that must move from a component or product to a documentation sheet
Synthetic (clear)
Best for gap sensing printers
Synthetic (colors)
Best for printers that require opaque liners or where clear liner would be a safety issue, such as warehouses, labs, and shipping facilities
Paper
Available in a variety of thicknesses — not suitable for cleanrooms
Paper
Not suitable for cleanrooms
Plastic
Color options available
Glass
Glass
Metal
Metal
Plastic
Plastic
Cardboard
Cardboard
Flat
Includes flat surfaces of all sizes
Curved
Includes vials, beakers, syringes, and any other non-flat surface
Chemical resistant
Remain adhered and legible through exposure to cleaning and other chemicals
Heat resistant
Resist yellowing and discoloration, remaining adhered and legible through heat-intensive processes (100C - 250C)
Freezer
Designed to remain legible and adhered at both freezer (-80C - 0C) and ambient temperatures
Cryogenic
Firm, cold-specific adhesive ensures reliable performance at ultra-low temps (-196C to -86C) and around tight curves, like vials and syringes.
Dry ice
Use flexible materials and adhesive that remain secure and legible when moved in and out of dry ice conditions (-86C to -70C)
Refrigerator
Designed to remain legible and adhered at both refrigerator (0C - 20C) and ambient temperatures with a high degree of moisture resistance
Autoclave durable
Ultra-durable labels that withstands the moisture, temperature (121C or higher), and pressure of the autclave process and can be designed for residue-free removal
Abrasion resistant
Withstand the rigors of shipping and other high-abrasion environments without smearing, degrading, or peeling
UV resistant
Reliable adhesion and legibility through prolonged outdoor exposure
Moisture resistant
Moisture-resistant adhesives and synthetic label materials ensure reliable adhesion and legibility in humid or wet conditions.
Cleanroom labels
CleanMark can produce clean labels up to ISO 5 cleanroom standards. We process labels in our own cleanroom and are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Cleanroom labels are double bagged.
Sterile labels
CleanMark's sterile labels are gamma irradiated after packing. Optional sterility validation testing is available.
Hand applied
Designed for fast, easy hand application
Machine applied
Labels can be customized for your specific label applicator machine