The first barcode is the widely used EAN code . This corresponds to a 13-digit sequence of numbers (also known as GTIN). This clearly defines a product worldwide and must not exist twice in retail (standardized procedure). In order to avoid confusion with the second code on the belt, we indicate both codes in advance. After a problem-free start of production, we will check to what extent a visual adjustment of the printout or an addition to the existing belt designation (from "EAN" to GRAPHIC") is possible and also necessary. The second barcode is the trace code , which enables us to trace the respective production steps internally. The sequence of digits in the code itself comes from the respective production paper from production and, if batch tracing is required, provides more details on the materials once used, etc.

In the summer of 2023, the roll-out will be initiated with the optibelt Red Power 3 in the SK profile SPB. All other profiles and brands will then be successively converted.

The adjustment affects all length ranges. Only exceptions regarding the profile are known.

Yes, there will still be exceptions:

• With small VB profiles (e.g. 5, 6), the necessary details (e.g. QR code or barcode) cannot be displayed legibly due to the small belt width.
• PBL customers and other original equipment manufacturers will continue to be marked and circulated in their usual style for the time being.
• If expressly desired, the changeover to "capable" profiles and special constructions can also be checked.