Barcode labels & stickers for industrial purposes

Barcode labelling for many applications

Barcode labels have become indispensable in logistics, production and retailing. They allow product information to be read in a fraction of a second and ensure an efficient flow of goods. Barcodelabels ensure clear marking and identification of parcels, cartons, packaging and transport containers in logistics processes and shipping.

Barcode labels are used at the supermarket checkout or for stocktaking. Bar code labels can be found on food, clothing, electronics, books and magazines, for example. The barcode label is used here to transmit price and product information, for merchandise management systems and ordering processes.

HERMA Labels: Your specialist for individual barcode labels

Have your barcode labels printed professionally and to your specifications by one of the leading specialists in self-adhesive technology. Take advantage of our decades-long experience and wide-ranging know-how for your adhesive barcode labels. Together we’ll select the best materials and the right printing process.

State-of-the-art printing systems are used for printing labels for barcode labeling: consecutively numbered or fixed barcodes are produced on digital printing machines, with all barcode types, printed from your individual number range.

We print the barcode on high-quality papers and foils for best contrast and reliable barcode readability.

Manufacturers and retailers have relied on our custom barcode labels for more than 30 years. Each year, we manufacture well over a billion barcode labels at our plant in Germany. We’ll deliver whatever kinds you need: quickly, reliably and on time. You can have your barcode printed with us: in top HERMA quality.

Barcode labels: tailored to your application

Barcode labels on rolls are made from a variety of materials, depending on the application: from uncoated or coated paper labels for temporary use to saltwater-resistant, certified high-tech materials for secure, permanent labelling. We print adhesive barcode labels on white paper, or dyed in the colour of your choice, as well as pre-printed with your logo. Permanent adhesive barcode labels, which are reliable even under extreme conditions, removable barcode labels, or with a special adhesive for low-temperature applications. There are also low migration barcode label stickers for direct contact with foodstuffs. It goes without saying that we manufacture barcode labels in compliance with all statutory regulations and ISO standards.

What’s important with barcode labelling:

Label format, material and adhesive properties, perfectly matched to your application of barcode labels
All barcode types, including EAN-128, EAN-13, QR code/Data Matrix
Numeric and alphanumeric codes, with fixed or consecutive numbering
Database-supported administration of number ranges per customer, for highest data security
Processing of barcode numbers from customer-specific number ranges, via CSV and XLS file
High-quality papers and films for razor-sharp print-outs: smudge-resistant, scratch-resistant and easily readable barcode labels
Monitoring of print quality for excellent reading results, verified by certified readability barcode tests
Advanced roll technology, ideal for further processing of barcode labels in labelling machines and packaging facilities

Discover use cases for your HERMA self adhesive barcode labels

The use of barcodes has become standard in all sectors – and barcode labels are the perfect means of applying barcodes to a wide variety of surfaces. You’ll find these and many more practical examples in our ‘ "Solutions’ section.

Ideal as box ID labels: Consecutively numbered barcode labels

Batch tracing of trading goods

VDA labels and VDA goods tags

Barcode labels: Barcode label on foil packaging in the picking area, with hand scanner

Print your own labels for barcode labelling

Printable barcode labels: If you would like to print your own barcode labels using thermal printers or thermal transfer printers, we’ll manufacture unprinted roll labels, perforated if required, according to your specifications. Print bar code with thermal transfer ribbons from HERMA for first-rate printing results on your barcode label. You can also order barcode labels on sheets or fanfolded labels for continuous printing.

A4 sheets with barcode labels can also be printed easily with our online software for labels. Print barcode sheet labels A4 with identical barcodes, or continuous barcode labels with the help of the serial print function. Choose from different barcode types, the software determines the check digit automatically.

Order suitable label formats for barcode labels online: Labels in standard sizes for different printing systems can be ordered from HERMA’s online shop. From small barcode labels (that contain only the code) to larger label sizes, e.g. for pallet labels with barcodes. The filters guide you quickly to the desired label.

Buy suitable formats for barcode labels online

HERMA online shop, employee in the logistics area

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What are examples of barcode labels?

With barcode labels the possibilities are endless; here a few examples:

Barcode labelling with consecutive numbering, for document archiving (DMS labels)
Labels with barcode as merchandise return labels, with removable adhesive
Permanent adhesive barcode labels oder removable barcode labels as EAN labels for product identification
Chemical-resistant barcode stickers for inventory (for marking equipment)
Rugged barcode labels for warehouse shelves, made from foil material
Barcode labels with special adhesive for deep-freeze applications
Duplex labels with barcodes: ideal as batch numbers for product traceability
Barcode labels with extremely strong adhesion for secure attachment to critical surfaces like wood - can be also used as outdoor barcode labels

Which types of barcodes are there?
Things to know about different barcode types

We always print the type you require on the barcode labels.
Printing barcode labels: Different barcode types are used depending on the application.

Code 128
This modern 1D barcode has a high information density and is therefore very space-saving. In Code 128, the entire ASCII data set can be represented - letters, digits and special characters, in upper and lower case. An internal checksum is formed for high data security. Code 128 can be scanned by all common barcode scanners. Have labels printed with barcodes: Code 128 are mainly used in industry, document management, logistics and as inventory labels.

Code 39
Code 39 (3 out of 9) is alphanumeric and can represent 43 characters - numbers, capital letters and selected special characters. The information density is lower than with Code 128, so Code 39 requires more space. The character set is limited compared to Code 128. For these reasons, it is increasingly being replaced by Code 128. Optionally, a check digit can also be used, for secure readability. The start and stop symbol of Code 39 is the asterisk (*), often visible in the plain text line. Code 39 has no length limit, and can have an even or odd number of digits. Barcode stickers with Code 39 are supported by all common 1D and 2D barcode scanners.

EAN Code
The European Article Number (EAN) is the often used name for the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). The term "GTIN" has been the correct designation for "EAN" since 2009. The GTIN can be applied for at the organisation "GS1 Germany". This code is mainly used in wholesale and retail trade, the barcode label is used to record product markings at scanner checkouts. The standard version has 13 digits (EAN 13), for particularly small-format products there is a short version with 8 digits (EAN 8). Printing EAN codes: the EAN code can be used in different sizes, depending on the space available on the product. Manufacturers purchase corresponding number packages for their products from GS1 - this enables the products to be marked with a unique EAN number. In retail companies, the EAN labels are scanned at the checkout and the corresponding article and price information is read from the database. EAN labels have a high data security: the first 2-3 digits of the EAN-13/GTIN barcode indicate the country of issue. The following digits identify the product manufacturer and are permanently assigned by GS1. The other digits are assigned by the manufacturer himself according to his acquired number range for his respective product. The last number is an automatically calculated check digit.

Interleaved 2/5
The Interleaved 2/5 is a numeric barcode type (variant of the Code 2 of 5). It can represent the digits 0-9, but not letters and special characters. The information density is high. The number of digits in this barcode must be even; for odd number combinations, a "0" is prefixed (1234567 becomes 01234567) or a check digit can optionally be appended. The ITF-14 barcode (SCC-14), which is used on barcode labels for marking packages and pallets, is also based on the Interleaved 2/5. However, the Interleaved 2/5 and variants (e.g. "2 of 5 Industrial" or "2 of 5 Matrix") are increasingly being replaced by other, more flexible barcode types.

Data matrix code
The modern Datamatrix code is one of the best-known 2D codes - it is used in many areas. In contrast to conventional 1D barcodes (with bars of different widths), the coded information is represented by an arrangement of equally sized boxes (black or white). A data matrix code requires much less space than a 1D barcode. It can encode up to 3116 digits or 2335 characters, depending on the amount of data, the code size varies. For 2D codes (e.g. Datamatrix, QR code), 2D barcode scanners are required for reading, 2D barcode scanners can usually also read 1D codes. The imprint of a data matrix code on a barcode label can also be scanned by smartphones with a camera.

QR Code
The QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a modern two-dimensional barcode. It consists of a square matrix with white and black squares. The QR Code was originally developed in Japan for automotive production, for the identification of assemblies and components. Very often, a barcode sticker with QR Code is also used for advertising and marketing. Internet links can be placed in the QR code so that the user who scans the code, e.g. with his smartphone, can quickly and easily access further information on the marketing campaign or product. The QR code is very space-saving and has a flexible character set (ASCII 1-255), ideal for industrial qr code labels.