What is the anti-theft principle of ink tag

Ink tag anti-theft is a common product anti-theft technology, usually used in retail environments. The basic principle is to install a special label on the product. When someone tries to steal the product illegally, the label will be activated or triggered, causing ink leakage, damaging the product or making the product unsaleable. The specific principles include the following aspects:

1. Ink tag structure

Ink tags generally consist of a sturdy shell and an internal ink sac. The shell is usually made of plastic material, and the ink sac contains special ink, which is often difficult to clean or remove, and is usually colorful or has a strong marking effect, with strong visibility and durability.

2. Locking mechanism of the label

The ink container in the ink tag is usually equipped with a special locking mechanism, and the label can only be safely removed after passing through a suitable unlocking device (such as a safety pin or a dedicated unlocker). If the attempt is improper or the appropriate tool is not used to remove it, the locking mechanism will be triggered, thereby destroying the ink container.

3. Ink release mechanism

The key anti-theft function of the ink tag is the "destruction" function. When the label is forcibly removed or improperly disturbed, the internal ink sac will rupture or leak, causing ink to splash onto the product. The ink has strong pigments and usually seriously stains the product, even making it unsaleable. Because the ink has very strong adhesion and is difficult to clean, it will permanently damage the appearance of the product.

4. The purpose of the anti-theft function

The purpose of the ink tag is to deter theft by providing a significant mark and the risk of physical damage. Thieves usually avoid destroying the label because once the ink leaks, the product becomes unsaleable or unusable, causing irreparable damage.

5. Combined use with electronic anti-theft labels

Ink tags are often used in combination with other anti-theft technologies to further improve the anti-theft effect. For example, an electronic monitoring system can be installed at the door of a store, and when an unlocked product with an electronic tag is taken out of the door, the system will sound an alarm. The ink label serves as an additional physical anti-theft measure, increasing the risk of thieves.

In summary, the core of the anti-theft principle of ink tags is to prevent the theft of goods by rupturing or leaking the internal ink. By causing irreparable damage to merchandise, the cost and risk of theft is increased, thus acting as a deterrent. This anti-theft tag effectively combines physical damage with psychological deterrence to reduce theft.