In many working environments, refills for pens, markers and highlighters play a vital role in efficiency and safety. Whether in food production, industry or the office, the requirements for writing instruments, and by extension refills, can vary greatly.
In this article we highlight the most important aspects to consider when choosing a refill.
Working environment: The basis for your choice
The choice of refills depends on the working environment. In the food industry, where hygiene standards are high, it is essential that stationery and refills are easily detectable. Our Retreeva writing instruments contain refills that can be detected by both metal detectors and X-ray machines.
Choosing the right type of refill
1. Refills with regular ink
Ideal for: Classic environments such as offices
Used in most stationery
Offers reliable writing performance with even ink flow
With tungsten carbide tip
2. Refills with gel ink
Ideal for: Environments with difficult surfaces (slippery, oily, wet, rough, uneven) and low temperature environments
Known for intense colour output
Viscous ink
Provides a smooth and fluid writing experience
3. Refills with pressurised ink
Ideal for: Environments with dirty, greasy, damp or dusty surfaces
Designed for special environments and conditions
Contain pressurised ink
4. Refills with fluorescent highlighter ink
Low odour, quick drying
Dry wipeable
With chisel. writing tip
5. Refills with dry wipe marker ink
For use on whiteboards and for wiping clean surfaces
Low odour, quick drying
Dry wipeable
With a round tip
6. Refills with permanent marker ink
Low odour, quick drying
Not wipeable
With a round tip
Additional features of our pens
In addition to choosing the refills, it is important to pay attention to the specific features that make the pens suitable for special areas of use:
Retractable models
Retractable pens ensure reliable writing under high pressure and are available with or without a pocket clip.
Lanyard loop
The large lanyard loops allow easy attachment to a real lanyard.
Non-retractable models
Known as a ‘stick’ or ‘one-piece’, these models are resistant to separation of their parts and are available with or without a pocket clip.
Models with a pocket clip
The pocket clip models offer additional support, ideal for demanding environments.Further advantages to Retreeva writing instruments:
- Without individual components
Stationery without individual parts, such as separate buttons, increases safety as no components can be lost. - Safe under heavy use
Made from shatterproof polymer, the stationery is unbreakable and offers additional safety in everyday use. - Detectable housing colour
Metal and X-ray detectable stationery is essential for the food industry to prevent foreign objects from entering the production process. Many of our writing instruments are available in four different colours (red, blue, green, yellow). - Reliable retraction mechanism
The cartridge remains securely in place even under heavy pressure. - Traceability
Permanent markings on the body of the pen, such as serial numbers or range names, allow complete traceability of the writing instruments and improve food safety by ensuring clear identification and traceability. - Unique cartridge guide
The writing instruments do not contain a metal nib, making them often easier to detect. - High visibility ink indicators
The push button indicates the ink colour of the stationery, allowing the colour to be identified at a glance. - Finish and ergonomics
The smooth surface makes the pen comfortable to hold and easy to clean. At the same time, the ergonomic shape of the grip prevents fatigue during prolonged use and increases writing comfort.
Conclusion: The right refill for your writing instruments
Choosing the right refill is crucial for efficiency and safety in your working environment. Factors such as the type of use, specific requirements and ergonomic aspects play a key role.
Our Retreeva pens, marker and highlighter combine robustness and durability and are specially designed to meet the challenges of food production.
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