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Specialty Label Applications |
Below
is a list of some of the Specialty Label Applications that
we can help you with.Please
choose from the links below for further explanation.
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Harsh
Environment Labeling -
American Printing Converters specializes in manufacturing
labels for harsh industrial environments. Labels produced
include products used with dot matrix, hot stamp, flexographic,
laser jet, and thermal transfer barcode applications. Label
products withstand high-temperatures, chemicals, outdoor exposure,
and ESD. Materials used are (Mylar®) polyester, polyimide
(Kapton®), aramid (Nomex®), polyvinyl fluoride (Tedlar®),
and other high performance films. |
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FREE!
Kapton
Label Test Kit
For PCB Process Evaluations
As you evaluate process changes, including lead-free soldering,
don’t forget the bar code label! American Printing
Converters offers a label test kit, produced by Polyonics,
for soldering applications. Affix one label of each type
onto your component and determine which survives your new
manufacturing conditions. Call 1-800-645-2792 for your free,
easy to use kit.
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TRIBOGARD®
Label Stock
ESD label, Static Dissipative Label, and Static Dissipative
Kapton® label Materials for printed circuit board labels
Polyimide label and Kapton® label materials can generate
up to 10,000 volts of static electricity by peeling them
from the release liner. Polyimide labels can act as dielectric
surfaces. Polyonics' TRIBOGARD® technology eliminates
both ESD problems: less than 25 volts by peeling; and static
dissipative label surfaces.
Harsh environment bar code labels can be produced with thermal
transfer printers when matched with the appropriate thermal
transfer ribbons without lamination by a label lamination
machine.
Free samples of any
TRIBOGARD® products or more detailed specifications
are available at by calling American Printing Converters
at 1-800-645-2792. |
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THERMOGARD™
Kapton® Label Stock
All THERMOGARD™ Kapton® LABEL materials are thermal
transfer printable, and exhibit the highest PCS and bar
code label first read rates. Each Kapton® label produced
can withstand process temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C),
depending on time exposure. Each can be printed with one
of a wide variety of thermal transfer ribbons, which will
provide labels to withstand the process conditions used
in circuit board manufacturing. But remember…just
because it prints does NOT mean the printed image will survive
the process environment.
Free samples of any
THERMOGARD® products or more detailed specifications
are available at by calling American Printing Converters
at 1-800-645-2792. |
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VERY
HOT Environments
Aluminum, Steel, and Metals Industry.
Aluminum foil and other materials to withstand temperatures
in excess of 1,150° F. (621°C)Applications include:
billets, sheet, coil, wire, rebar.
Free samples of any
Very Hot Environment label material products or more detailed
specifications are available at by calling American Printing
Converters at 1-800-645-2792. |
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Wire
and Cable Markings
Flame Retardant Label and flame retardant tag materials.
Aircraft and aerospace wire marking, cable marking, and wire
and cable label and cable marking tag exhibit special properties
to meet tough MIL-STD, FAA, NASA, and commercial aircraft
manufacturing specifications. These flame retardant label
materials, printed with the appropriate thermal transfer printer
and thermal transfer ribbon exhibit chemical resistance and
flame retardance.
Harsh environment bar code labels can be produced with thermal
transfer printers when matched with the appropriate thermal
transfer ribbons without lamination by a label lamination
machine.
Free samples of any Wire
and Cable Marking label material products or more detailed
specifications are available at by calling American Printing
Converters at 1-800-645-2792. |
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Jewelry
Tags, Labels with Lift Tabs
American Printing Converters capabilities include pattern
coated adhesive in the base material. We can print and die
cut the base material into jewelry tags, price marking labels,
bow chips, hang tags, page tabs, inventory and tracking labels,
or lift tabs to aid in the removal of the label. |
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Piggyback
(multi-ply) Constructions
Piggyback or multi-ply constructions allow the end user a
means to instigate interaction with the label. Shipping, mailing,
inventory, or tracking labels are converted from piggyback
base material. Photo mounting corners or packaging closures
are made from double face tape base material. |
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Dual
Adhesives or Facestocks on the Same Web
American Printing Converters manufactures labels on pressure
sensitive base material that contains two different adhesives
or facestocks on the same roll which is converted into unique
end use label. Two adhesives on the same labels are often
used in coupon applications, in the pharmaceutical industry,
or inventory control systems. Two facestocks on the same label
help segregate responses in direct mail promotions. Hospitals
use two different facestock labels on supplies for billing
purposes. |
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Point-of-Purchase
Coupon
American Printing Converters prints and die-cuts point-of-purchase
coupons which when applied to products provide an instant
redeemable discount when purchased. The coupon material does
not leave a sticky residue and we ca provide a fingerlift
edge anywhere around the coupon for ease in removal from the
product. Other uses of coupon labels can be seen on food items
where the manufacturer provides a recipe on the back of the
label that can be peeled away from the product and saved for
future use. Advertisers who use pressure sensitive labels
on newspapers choose the coupon base material because it allows
the consumer to peel away the advertisement or coupon and
still have the ability to read the paper without experiencing
a sticky, inky mess. Direct mail campaigns use the coupon
products for temporary IDs or membership cards because a film
is transferred to the back of the membership card which provides
durability and adds life to the card. |
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Package
Reclosure Systems / Anchorseal®
Anchorseal® "Lift & Lock" is a pressure
sensitive reclosure system used for flexible packaging bags.
This dual adhesive construction provides a permanent bond
to numerous flexible packaging materials (either paper or
film) and also incorporates a repositionable adhesive, which
allow the opened package to be resealed time after time. Anchorseal®
"Lift & Lock" base material can be manufactured
in different sizes to allow the label converter to meet just
the right packaging size requirements.
Anchorseal® is a pressure sensitive reclosure system designed
for use on flexible packaging bags or bag in box products,
as well as, other unique resealable applications.
Anchorseal® can be designed with different face stocks,
adhesives, and coating patterns to meet your customer's requirements.
Anchorseal®'s dual adhesive coated construction allows
for a permanent bond of the closure system to numerous flexible
packaging materials, as well as, a repositionable area that
allows the open package to be resealed time after time.
Look for Anchorseal on:
• Quaker® Mini Rice Cakes
• Nabisco Fig Newtons®
• Sun·Maid® Raisins
• Malt-O-Meal® Bagged Cereals
• Nestle Pretzel Flipz
Anchorseal® utilizes a closure tab with a zone coated
repositionable adhesive, a release coated intermediate liner
(if double ply), a permanent adhesive and a super calendered
release liner. To see a photo pf the Anchorseal®
construction, click
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Printed
Two-side Prime Labels
Printed Two-side Prime Labels are often used when a product
needs a label where a two-side printed label is desired. Most
often the product to be labeled is transparent or clear, and
the back label is read by looking through the product. American
Printing Converters can print on the pressure sensitive adhesive
and then on the facestock. The two-side printed label then
becomes ready to apply to the product. Two sided labels provide
a great solution to the two-side printed label requirement. |
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Repositionable/Ultra
Removable Adhesive
American Printing Converters can supply an ultra-removable
adhesive, which allows easy removal of a label, and leaves
no adhesive residue. It is the perfect adhesive to use when
labeling crystal, china, collectibles, sunglasses or any product
where paper tear needs to be avoided. Children stickers, calendar
event stickers, home or business organizing labels, inspection
labels, and labels requiring two languages are often manufactured
from one of our facestocks coated with Repositionable/Ultra
Removable adhesive. |
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Battery
Labels
American Printing Converters offers Battery Labels that meet
automotive, OEM and battery manufacturer specifications. These
products exceed testing against battery acid and adhesion
to polypropylene battery casings, along with offering excellent
chemical resistance, holding strength at high temperatures,
and harsh under-the-hood environmental requirements. American
Printing Converters uses a Clear Film Lamination and the Proper
acid-resistant inks to insure the durability of the graphics.
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Mil White BOPP — High strength and opacity.
With a non-cavitated core, this facestock is engineered
to be less prone to splitting and resists spider webbing
when removed or repositioned. Offers excellent moisture
resistance with superior die cutting and dispensing characteristics,
and is fully recyclable with battery casings. This material
has a Bright white, high-gloss finish.
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Mil Battery Label Olefin — Historically used
for large battery applications where a larger, thicker
label with increased stiffness is required. Offers excellent
printability and is fully recyclable.
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Mil Battery Label Vinyl — Continues to serve
select battery applications. It is tried and true in terms
of meeting automotive OEM and battery manufacturer specifications.
This facestock is not recyclable.
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Mil White BOPP — Available with a cavitated
core upon request, offering slightly higher opacity where
the added strength of a non-cavitated core is not required.
Recyclable with the battery casing.
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Polytechnic
Tape -
is a self-wound (linerless) white polyester film, coated with
High-Temperature Acrylic Adhesive. The tape is printed and
then a clear film lamination is applied to lock-in and protect
the ink.
Polytechnic Film Tapes pass all requirements for Federal Specification
MIL-T-9906C, Amendment 1 for non-corrosive, heat, cold and
solvent-resistant identification tape. |
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UL®
Labels
American Printing Converters is a UL® Authorized Label
Supplier. American Printing Converters, Inc., through its
Printer Agreement, can print any of the Underwriters Laboratories
Inc.,(UL®) logos referred to as "The Mark".
The Mark can be printed on any pressure sensitive label material
as long as it complies with your UL® material requirements. |
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Security
Papers and Films
Product counterfeiting has nearly doubled in the past
5 years and the numbers are expected to rise. To combat tampering,
counterfeiting, retail theft and fraud, American Printing
Converters offers numerous products. A few of the products
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60#
Security Paper - U.V. Fibers and Solvent Chemical
Reactive paper for tamper evident and authenticity packaging
- A base level tamper-evident and fraud-deterrent
paper containing invisible ultraviolet fluorescent fibers
that can conform immediate authenticity with a black
light, or used long term as fibers are not present
in a photocopied document. Also solvent and chemical
reactive. Solvent dye and brown stain reaction features
instantly signal alterations through chemical reaction
such as solvents or bleach pens.
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Mil Security Film with Black Light Verification and
Checkerboard Tear Pattern
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FOAMSEAL
TE - A versatile polystyrene product offering moderate
internal strength that delaminates when removed.
The non-topcoated facestock is a white, semi-gloss, co-extruded
material consisting of an expanded polystyrene core layer
with dual polystyrene skin layers.
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WHITE
MATTE SYNTHETIC TE - Clay-coated HDPE with low internal
bond/cohesion strength, allowing the face to delaminate
and shred upon attempted removal. The biaxial orientation
provides for enhanced matrix stripping over other more
fragile films.
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Mil Silver Voidable Polyester leaves a pattern with
the word “VOID” on the product when the label
is removed.
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Mil White Destructible Vinyl – When there is
an attempt to remove the label the material picks into
tiny pieces making it impossible to remove the label complete.
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LIGHTWEIGHT
LITHO - Highly destructible, flexible 40# C1S
facestock with a smooth matte finish commonly used in
pharmaceutical applications.
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HOLOGRAPHIC
- Tamper-evident security label that features black
light verification and checkerboard tear pattern
commonly used for seal applications. Customization
is available for logo design seals where authenticity
is vital, such as licenses, passports and other government
documents.
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Mil Holographic SFYP (Sealed For Your Protection) -
Polyester TE is a tamper-evident security facestock featuring
a checkerboard tear pattern. The words "Sealed For
Your Protection" appear in both English and Spanish.
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DIACETATE
TE - Available in clear or white, these facesheets
feature low tear strength incorporating a higher level
of destructibility over traditional acetates, with
improved converting and dispensing over Tamperfas™
Vinyl for applications requiring automatic application.
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Tamper
Resistant UL Litho is a highly destructible 50# C1S
litho stock.
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Small
diameter objects – such as lip balm tubes, highlighters
and stemware – can sometimes be difficult to label.
This type of application becomes especially challenging when
an overlaminate is required making the entire construction
stiffer, leading to lifting or flagging.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Permanent acrylic adhesive.
Offers high initial tack and minimal cold flow, resulting
in excellent adhesion and superior mandrel hold for a variety
of decorative labeling applications.
High adhesion integrity, allowing labels to be over laminated
with no lifting or flagging issues. The total label construction
can meet the unique bonding needs of small diameter, non-pharmaceutical,
decorative or prime label applications.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
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Lumber
Tags and Labels -Whether labeling logs, lumber
or other industrial substrates such as wood pallets,
we have a variety of thermal-transfer printable pressure-sensitive
and non-pressure sensitive products that can be applied to
ends of lumber to identify its type, grade, size, etc. |
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PRESSURE-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS |
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Matte
White BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and White
Synthetic Paper products are moisture resistant,
offering excellent thermal transfer printing characteristics.
When superior strength and tear resistance
are also required, select 3 Mil Valéron® for
your application.
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NON-PRESSURE SENSITIVE PRODUCTS |
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With
many non-pressure sensitive lumber tags being attached
using a staple gun or nailed for adhesion, it is important
to use a durable, tear-resistant label. We offer
V-Max® SelectTM and V-Max® Select PlusTM products
– available in white and yellow – for lumber
applications.
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Ideal for outdoor use – withstands moisture,
chemicals and cold temperature extremes.
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UV-stabilized
for long lasting outdoor performance.
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Sock
Labeling - A new dimension has been added as many apparel
manufacturers and retail stores are taking advantage of promoting
shelf appeal and packaging convenience by bundling socks with
a printable pressure-sensitive paper or tag. Depending on
the visual appearance to be achieved, choose from semi-gloss
papers, or white or silver tag stocks to catch the eye of
the consumer. Narrow down your adhesive selection by considering
the fabric of sock you are packaging. |
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FASSON® AT20A |
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FASSON® R423 |
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Multi-pack
sock labeling is increasing, as the choices in socks –
casual, hosiery, dress, athletic/sport, support, over-the-calf,
seasonal, anklet, crew, bed, slipper – is expanding.
As you respond to specific retailer strategies, we can simplify
your labeling choices. |
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Candle
Labels - To meet the demand for more scents and candles
that last longer, manufacturers are adding more fragrances
and oils to candles. These additives have been found
to attack pressure-sensitive adhesives, potentially causing
bleed into the facestock or loss of adhesion of
the label. To reduce the effects of these additives, we are
excited to introduce a line of recommended products specifically
designed for candle applications. Take note of our new
candle adhesive found to be an effective solution for labeling
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Due
to the difficulty in labeling candles wrapped in PVC
or PET packaging materials, we have developed a new
candle adhesive for these types of applications. Coupled
with a selection of paper or film facestocks, our candle
adhesive has been tested and found to adhere well to many
PVC/PET products.
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Candles
can be packaged in glass jars, votives and other
glass containers. Some labels are intended to stay
on the jars as an integral part of the decoration while
others are meant to be removed after purchase. Decorative
facestocks, as well as white and clear film products,
have been paired with permanent, removable and
washaway adhesives to support the labeling needs
for each of these applications.
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Dissolvable
labels are essential for reusable containers. Receptacles
that require vital labeling information – such as contents,
patient name, supplier or expiration date – many times
are used again and again. It's important that this critical
information is cleanly removed and not left on the container
in error. Eliminate the potential for error and the hassle
of removing labels from reusable containers with our Dissolvable
products. The combination of the highly water-soluble
paper facestock and adhesive allows the labels to dissolve
within seconds in normal tap water and is also dishwasher
safe. |
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS |
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Extremely
sensitive to moisture and temperature.
Precautions must be taken when using these materials.
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Water
and solvent-based flexographic and dot matrix
printing have been used successfully. Due to the nature
of these products, printing should be tested prior to
use.
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Always
store materials in polyethylene wrap.
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Standard
shelf life is 6 months from date of purchase when
stored at 70°F and 50% relative humidity.
Monitor absolute humidity in conversion areas.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Container applications
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Inkjet,
Laser and Dual Technology Films - 1.5 mil and 2 mil Clear
Glossy and Matte polyester Ink Jet facestock. In addition
to exceptional imprintability, this face material combines
very good clarity with excellent heat resistance and durability.
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INKJET
FILMS
Our
matte clear and gloss clear inkjet films are tear resistant,
with a topcoat that encourages fast ink drying and
smudge resistance. Excellent layflat properties provide
for good printing and minimal feeding issues. When paired
with a general-purpose permanent adhesive, these facestocks
maintain good adhesion to many substrates with excellent
die-cutting and stripping characteristics. Use clear inkjet
sheet-fed films for compact disc and jewel case labels,
promotional items and address labels.
LASER
FILMS
Clear
laser topcoated polyester films offer excellent tear
strength, heat resistance and durability.
These facestocks provide permanent adhesion with low ooze,
offering excellent performance in squeezable and
clear label applications. Choose clear laser polyester films
for integrated forms/labels or when adding laser printability
and durability to your products.
DUAL
TECHNOLOGY FILMS
Need
a film that is both laser and ink jet printable?
These matte clear films provide excellent depth of image
and vibrant colors when using either inkjet or laser print
technologies. Depending on specific application requirements,
adhesive options are available to support high heat laser
printing temperatures, squeezable and clear labeling applications.
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Cryogenics
involves a deep freezing process that takes objects
down in temperature below -196°C (-320°F).
The cryogenic process is often performed using liquid nitrogen
for applications such as biological tissue conservation in
clinical and hospital laboratories. Through this process,
it's important to ensure samples are properly labeled and
that the label can withstand extreme deep-freezing temperatures.
We're pleased to offer three label products specifically
designed to sustain the flexibility and adherence required
when using liquid nitrogen during the cryogenic process. These
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Withstand
cryogenic temperatures of -196°C to +90°C
(-320°F to +190°F).
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Also
perform in other difficult conditions such as dry
ice (-80°C or -112°F), steam autoclave and gamma
radiation.
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addition, they are resistant to many chemicals
including Xylene, Isopropanol, Dimethyl Sulfoxide and
10% Hydrochloric Acid.
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POLYPROPYLENE
2.3
Mil White BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) -
White polypropylene film with a permanent acrylic adhesive
that can be thermal transfer printed. Recommended
uses include laboratory identification including vials,
test tubes, well plates and slides.
4.5 Mil White Nylon - Matte white polyamide coated nylon
cloth with a permanent acrylic adhesive that can be thermal
transfer printed.
4.5 Mil White Nylon - matte white polyamide coated nylon
cloth with a permanent acrylic adhesive and layflat liner.
Due to the tight nylon weave, these products can be used
when labeling small mandrel objects. Both products are ideal
for laboratory identification such as vials, centrifuge
tubes, test tubes, well plates and slides.
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Entertaining CD / DVD Label - Purchase
a new CD or DVD and take note of a number of
labeling opportunities. Multiple labels from the outside
price sticker, to colored promotional labels,
to the 'hard to remove' side labels open up many possibilities.
Add to that list the growing inkjet printer market
where consumers can professionally print, peel and apply their
own designs to CD products, and the potential becomes even
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SECURITY
LABELING
Clear
security labels are applied to the outer edges of CD and
DVD cases to provide durable protection. A polypropylene
facestock is recommended with a removable or permanent adhesive.
2 Mil Clear BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene)
– Combined with this facestock, adhesives are available
for clean removability from plastic cases and when long-term
removability from cardboard DVD cases is desired. Adhesives
are also available featuring slightly more aggressive removability.
PRICE/SALE/PROMOTIONAL
LABELING
Used
on the outside of CD/DVD packaging for pricing, sale and
promotional information. An array of facestocks, including
fluorescent, gloss and thermal transfer imprintable products,
can be paired with a permanent or removable adhesive.
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Red
Fluorescent - Attention-grabbing facestock with removable
adhesive.
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60#
Cast Gloss - High-gloss appearance with permanent
or removable adhesive.
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Thermal
Transfer- Thermal transfer printable with permanent
or removable adhesive.
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ON-CD/DVD
LABELING
Make
personal creations with film and papers designed for quick
inkjet printing. Select from matte or glossy inkjet polyesters,
as well as inkjet printable paper with permanent adhesives
and layflat liners.
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Mil Matte Clear Inkjet PET Film - Used when hazy clear
appearance is desired for on-CD/DVD labeling.
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Mil Gloss Clear Inkjet PET Film
- Creates glossy clear appearance for on-CD/DVD labeling.
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60#
Water Resistant Inkjet Paper - Ideal for creating
designer on-CD/DVD labels with inkjet printer.
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ANCHORSEAL®
is a registered trademark of the 3 Sigma Corporation.
AVERY®, AVERY DENNISON, FASSON® are trademarks
of Avery Dennison. KAPTON® is Dupont’s registered
trademark for its brand of polyimide film. NOMEX®
is a registered trademark of DuPont, Inc. UL® is
a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. The international "emc-mark" is also
a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. TEDLAR®
is Dupont’s trade name for its polyvinyl fluoride
film. THERMOGARD™, TRIBOGARD®, & POLYONICS
are registered trademarks of Polyonics, Inc. |
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