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Racking Labels. Polypropylene. Location-coded. Built to last.

All-weather and freezer-grade racking labels for refrigerated warehouses, cold storage facilities, outdoor racking, and sub-zero freezer environments. Labels that adhere correctly, stay put, and scan reliably — regardless of temperature.

Sample rack label layout
Pallet Racking — Upper Level
07·110·20
Aisle · Bay · Level
Flow Racking — Mid Level
A02·01·1X
Row · Section · Tier
Shelving — Lower Level
10·AA·01
Aisle · Bay · Shelf · Slot
Our Most Popular Racking Label

Polypropylene Rack Labels — built for the warehouse floor.

Our polypropylene rack label is the most popular racking label we produce. Polypropylene is a durable, semi-rigid material that holds its shape on racking uprights and shelving without curling, tearing, or lifting over time — even in temperature-variable warehouse environments.

Every poly rack label is printed using resin-based printing for long-lasting barcode, QR code, and DataMatrix clarity. Resin ribbons produce a print that resists abrasion, moisture, and chemical exposure far longer than wax alternatives — critical for location labels that need to remain readable for years, not months.

The permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive forms a strong, lasting bond to metal racking uprights, shelving, and other warehouse surfaces. Best installed at temperatures above +20°F, with a service temperature range of -65°F to +160°F — covering the full range of standard warehouse and cold storage environments.

Poly Rack Label
Most Popular
MaterialPolypropylene
AdhesivePermanent pressure-sensitive
Print TypeResin-based — for durability
PrintingBlack barcode, text, and directional arrows
Install TempBest at +20°F and above
Service Temp-65°F to +160°F
Standard SetupFanfolded
Custom SetupMagnetic
Cover-Up Properties
Stock labels have excellent cover-up properties
Request samples to see how our stock racking labels cover existing label residue and surface marks on racking uprights.
Samples available on request — call 614.891.5858
Also Available
Metalized Opaque Adhesive
Metalized opaque adhesive racking labels for applications requiring maximum opacity and a premium surface finish. Contact us for specs and pricing.
Also Available
Color-Coded Safety Orange Blank Cover-Up
Safety orange blank cover-up labels for color-coded racking systems and high-visibility location identification. Contact us for specs and pricing.
Popular Sizes

Sized for every racking type in your facility.

Each popular size is matched to a specific racking application. The right label width and height depends on the racking type, the scanning distance, and the amount of location data you need to display.

5"×1"
Wide × High
Shelving — standard shelf edge location labels for picking aisles and bin identification
12"×3"
Wide × High
Pallet racking — widest format for large-bay pallet racking requiring multiple barcode zones or longer location codes
Custom sizes available. If your racking configuration requires a size not listed above, tell us the dimensions you need in the quote form and we will confirm what we can produce.
Setup Options

Standard fanfold or custom magnetic — two ways to install.

Racking labels are supplied in two primary setup formats. The right choice depends on whether the labels are permanently fixed or need to be repositionable for location changes.

Standard Setup
Fanfolded
Permanent installation — label applied directly to racking surface
AdhesivePermanent pressure-sensitive
FormatFanfolded for easy peel-and-apply installation
Best forFixed rack locations that do not change frequently
InstallationPeel and apply directly to racking upright or beam
The most common configuration for new warehouse installs and full rack label replacement projects.
Custom Setup
Magnetic
Repositionable — label mounts magnetically to metal racking
AdhesiveMagnetic backing — no permanent adhesive
FormatCustom magnetic mount configuration
Best forFacilities that reorganize rack locations frequently
InstallationPlace on metal racking surface — repositions without tools
Ideal for dynamic warehouse operations where SKU slotting changes regularly and permanent adhesive labels would create excessive relabeling work.
What Gets Printed

Barcodes, location codes, and directional arrows — printed to your spec.

Every poly rack label we produce is custom printed with the content your operation requires. Standard print elements include the location barcode, QR code, or DataMatrix code, the human-readable location code (aisle, bay, level, slot), and directional arrows indicating the direction of travel or pick face orientation.

Location codes are produced from your data file — either a sequence you provide or an export from your WMS. We print from your data and produce labels in the exact order you need them for installation, whether that is aisle by aisle or location by location.

Resin-based printing is used on all poly rack labels to ensure long-lasting scan accuracy. Unlike wax or wax-resin ribbons, resin print resists abrasion, forklift exhaust, cleaning agents, and moisture — keeping your location barcodes readable for the full lifecycle of the label.

Sample Rack Label Content
07·110·20
07·110·20·P5
Aisle 07
Bay 110
Level 20
Check Digit P5
Direction Arrow ↑ Up
Temperature Performance — Polypropylene Rack Labels
+20°F
Minimum install temperature
-65°F
Minimum service temperature
+160°F
Maximum service temperature

* Temperature specifications sourced from LabelData product materials. Contact us to confirm for your specific environment.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked about racking labels.

Polypropylene is a durable, semi-rigid material that holds its shape on metal racking surfaces without curling, tearing, or peeling — even after years of exposure to warehouse conditions. Unlike paper labels, polypropylene resists moisture, abrasion, and temperature swings. Combined with resin-based printing, a polypropylene rack label can remain legible and scannable for the full life of your racking system.

Fanfolded rack labels use a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive and are supplied in a folded format for easy peel-and-apply installation. Once applied, they stay in place permanently. Magnetic rack labels use a magnetic backing instead of adhesive, allowing them to be placed on metal racking and repositioned without tools. Magnetic labels are the right choice for facilities that reorganize rack locations frequently. Fanfold is the standard for fixed installations.

Our polypropylene rack labels have a service temperature range of -65°F to +160°F, covering standard warehouse environments and most cold storage applications. Best installed at temperatures of +20°F and above for optimal adhesive performance. If you are labeling a freezer warehouse, mention your temperature requirements in the quote form and we will confirm the right adhesive specification for your environment.

Yes. We produce labels from your data file and can sequence them in the exact installation order you need — aisle by aisle, bay by bay, or any sequence that makes your installation efficient. Tell us your preferred sequence when you submit your data file and we will produce accordingly.

Yes. Directional arrows are a standard print element on poly rack labels, indicating the pick face direction or travel direction for each location. Tell us your arrow configuration when you submit your quote and we will include it in your label layout.

For high-level racking where scanning distance exceeds what a standard polypropylene label can support, retro-reflective labels are the right solution. Retro-reflective material enables reliable scanning from 17 to 65 feet depending on your scanner. See our Retro-Reflective Labels page for more information, or mention your racking height in the quote form and we will advise.