Brady GlobalMak - Review

Before I conclude this month’s discussion about labeling, there is one more machine I should talk about. In it’s features and capabilities this machine is so far ahead of all others that it deserves recognition.

If you need a labeling powerhouse, the Brady Globalmark is the machine for you. It is available in three models:

Monchrome - prints one color on a different color tapes.

Multicolor – prints in one color, multiple spot colors, and full process color on a different color tapes.

Color & Cut – has the color printing features of the Multicolor model, but also includes the ability to cut labels and signs in custom shapes (or make cut vinyl lettering and graphics).

The supplies available for the GlobalMark cover just about every labeling need, except those that require highly specialized materials--such as required for laboratory and aircraft cable labeling.

Indoor/Outdoor Vinyl: The GlobalMark indoor/outdoor vinyl tapes come in nine colrs and widths ranging from ½” to 4 inches. They have an average 5+ year outdoor durability. The may be applied at temperaturesas low as 0 degrees F and will adhere well to pipes, walls, equipment, windows and most other clean dry surfaces.

Polyester tapes are available in eleven colors. These tapes have a low halide content and are designed for labeling stainless steel pipes and surfaces. The ultra-smooth finish of polyester tape means they are excellent for making signs by mounting to them on rigid panels and for labels applied to very smooth surfaces.

A variety of specialized labeling materials are available for the GlobalMark. These include tag stock material, repositionable vinyl tapes (two colors), metallized poyester tape, static cling tape, non-adhesive magnetic backed tape (two colors), reflective tape (two colors), glow-in-the-dark phosphorescent tape, semirigid brushed gold material, cold temperature tapes (two colors), and die-cut RTK labels.

The GlobalMark is a stand-alone desktop machine that includes a full-size keyboad and large LCD screen. On the color versions of the GlobalMark the screen provides a touch-screen interface making designing and printing labels even easier and faster. The GlobalMark can also be connected to your PC, and can print labels, signs, graphics and photographs stored on your computer.

Changing tapes and ribbons is simple. The top of the GlobalMark snaps open providing a large access area. Being a large guy with big hands I appreciate the room and easy access the GlobalMark provides for changing tapes and ribbons. Tape cartridges can easily be inserted and locked into place in the bottom of the machine. Self-contained ribbon cartridges quickly snap into place on the underside of the cover.

The hundreds of built-in templates included with the GlobalMark are a great time saver. The templates cover six common industrial applications: signs, pipe markers, right-to-know labels (NFPA Diamond and Color Bar formats), tags, equipment identification, and warehouse identification. You can also add your own custom templates, meaning a custom label or sign only needs to be designed one time.

When you have a variety of different labeling and sign making jobs, be sure to take a look at the Brady GlobalMark. It has more features and capabilities than you’ll find in any other label and sign printer.