CASE STUDY 03 · AUTOMOTIVE · RUBBER COMPONENTS

WHITE MARKS ON
BLACK RUBBER.

How Neolase, a Sheffield laser marking subcontractor, gives automotive rubber engine shock absorbers an indelible, readable batch number for full traceability, 300 components per order.

SUMMARY

THE CASE STUDY
AT A GLANCE

Neolase Ltd, a laser marking and engraving subcontractor based in Sheffield, UK, laser-marks a batch number on automotive rubber shock absorbers for engines, 300 components per order, so that every part is traceable. Laser marking was chosen because the mark is indelible and, as a white mark on black rubber, easy to read. Neolase responds to enquiries within 24 hours.

Automotive rubber part laser marking key facts
Customer	International Tier 2 automotive component supplier
Industry	Automotive
Component	Rubber shock absorbers for engines
Material	Black rubber
Quantity	300 components per order
Requirement	Traceability: a batch number on every part
Marking	White laser mark on black rubber
Why laser	Indelibility and readability
Response time	24 hours
Done	March 2024

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THE REQUIREMENT:
TRACEABLE ENGINE COMPONENTS

In the automotive industry, parts have to be traceable. This customer needed a batch number on every rubber shock absorber it supplies for engines, in orders of 300 components at a time.

The marking had to be permanent and easy to read. A batch number that fades, smudges or cannot be read on black rubber defeats the purpose of traceability.

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THE SOLUTION:
WHITE LASER MARK ON BLACK RUBBER

The customer chose laser marking for two reasons: indelibility and readability. A laser mark is made in the surface of the part itself, so it does not rub off like ink or peel away like a label. On black rubber, the laser produces a white mark that stands out clearly, so each batch number can be read at a glance.

Neolase, a laser marking subcontractor based in Sheffield, marks each component with its batch number and replies to every enquiry within 24 hours, which keeps the customer's production moving.

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THE RESULT:
INDELIBLE, READABLE, TRACEABLE

For the customer, laser marking its rubber engine components with Neolase means:

Benefits of laser marking automotive rubber components
Benefit	What it meant for the customer
Indelible	The mark is part of the rubber surface, so it does not rub off or peel away like ink or a label.
Readable	A white mark on black rubber gives strong contrast, so batch numbers can be read quickly and reliably.
Full traceability	Every component carries its own batch number, so each part can be traced back through the supply chain.
Suited to batches of 300	Regular orders of 300 components are marked without the customer having to hold large stocks or commit to large runs.
24-hour response	Enquiries are answered within 24 hours, so the customer can plan production with confidence.

LASER MARKING FOR
AUTOMOTIVE TRACEABILITY

Laser marking works on rubber, plastics, metals and composites, which makes it a good fit for the mix of materials found in automotive assemblies. Whatever your batch size, we can mark a unique number, code or logo on every part.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS TO TRACE?
WE REPLY WITHIN 24 HOURS

Tell us your material, quantity and the batch number or code you need. We will reply within 24 hours, with a free sample marked before you commit.

Phone: +44 (0) 7557 278 390

Email: contact@neolase.co.uk

Address: 128 Blair Athol Road, Sheffield, S11 7GD

★ FREE SAMPLE MARKING ON ALL ENQUIRIES

WHITE MARKS ON BLACK RUBBER.

THE CASE STUDYAT A GLANCE

THE REQUIREMENT:TRACEABLE ENGINE COMPONENTS

THE SOLUTION:WHITE LASER MARK ON BLACK RUBBER

THE RESULT:INDELIBLE, READABLE, TRACEABLE

LASER MARKING FORAUTOMOTIVE TRACEABILITY

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS TO TRACE?WE REPLY WITHIN 24 HOURS