Just a note to anyone developing their own labels... that certain
designs are subject to copyright or other restrictions and it would be a
good idea to check that.
We certainly dont have any restrictions on the 'diamonds' in the
Soldertec document although I cant guarantee that someone else has not
protected a similar mark.
I will send the attachment files separately.
regards
Kay
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of to Paul Taylor
Sent: 27 January 2005 12:43
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] RoHS Labelling again!
Ron, Irene and all
I think we have to remember that RoHS is not just 'lead free' its a
complete directive (like the CE mark). The IPC document is really aimed
at identifying the lead-free PCB assembly as a part of the finished
product.
k
Kay's soldertec document (which I've just downloaded) is very
informative and I think everyone on this forum at least should read and
return constructive views on (thanks to Kay for this) and out of this,
the diamond style labels look very interesting to me. We are going to
review the use of this internally first before we 'make our own'.
As a personal review of the labels, i think example 2 has the most going
for it, this is the simple Green diamond shape with "RoHS 2002/95/EC"
inside. It may be a little confusing to some end users as to its use,
as some of the other label examples offer part exemptions. However,
this may be useful in the future (for example, if you have cadmium
switch, which is now exempt, the unit is manufactured in accordance with
the RoHS but the cadmium would fall outside the permitted limits). (ps
Kay: could you send me an image file of just the labels so I can do some
sample labels here?)
Anyway any of them if not all, would be relatively easy to adopt
worldwide, as everybody wants one!!. just remember...simple labels cos
not all of us are engineers. Take the BSI kite mark, most of the
general public probably think is a warning symbol as its in a triangle
(like our road signs!!)
In response to Irena's mail, I'd like to say that all 'international'
labels have the same date of build issue, CE, UL etc labels don't have
the date that they are valid from, and yes the specification can change.
There would be no backward compatibility need as the supplier would
ensure that his new product met the ongoing requirements. If we had
backwards comparability we'd be in product recalls all the time....not
cost effective!!!! and a nightmare to police.
regards
Paul
Paul R Taylor
Senior Engineer, Product Supply Group
Pitney Bowes Ltd
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