Eco-Compliant ID Products

Printer of identification pro- ducts Mcloone is offering name plate, decal and other ID products that are compliant with the European Union's RoHS (the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment) Directive. RoHS, which became effective on July 1 (similar legislation is pending in several states), bans new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. Labels on the equipment must also comply. Mcloone, working with its ink suppliers, re-engineered its processes to eliminate all RoHS-banned substances, primarily the heavy metals that contribute to an ID graphic's durability in extreme weather conditions. The company conducted extensive experiments on new formulations, including testing them in a QUV Accelerated Weatherometer. “Because of this comprehensive testing and audit of every ink in our inventory, Mcloone can guarantee RoHS-compliant product IDs that perform to manufacturers' specifications,” says Keith Rosenthal, Mcloone's VP manufacturing. www.mcloone.com