NAZDAR Develops UV/UV-LED Container Screen Ink Plastics Decorating SUBMITTEDNAZDAR's 2300 Series screen ink was formulated for use on glass and PET containers, but also aheres to a wide range of plastics. NAZDAR Ink Technologies, Shawnee, KS, has developed a container ink with multiple cure-reacting methods and a wide range of container materials. … [Read more...] about NAZDAR Develops UV/UV-LED Container Screen Ink
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Premium Metallic Graphics and Wraps Add Sparkle, Value to Products
by Laurie Weller, Roland DGA . In the world of decorated plastics, silver sells. In fact, adding metallic effects to promotional items, smart phone covers, products and accessories can greatly increase their value. Metallic graphics are typically priced 30- to 40-percent higher than traditional CMYK graphics. And they're an easy upsell. When shown a full-color CMYK … [Read more...] about Premium Metallic Graphics and Wraps Add Sparkle, Value to Products
Q&A: Heat Transfer vs. Hot Stamping
by Eric Steinwachs, United Silicone Question: What is the difference between heat transfer and hot stamping? Answer: Hot stamping and heat transfer both require heat, pressure and dwell (time) to apply an image to a part. However, heat transfers are pre-printed images using silkscreened, gravure, flexography or digital printing methods on a release paper or film; whereas, hot … [Read more...] about Q&A: Heat Transfer vs. Hot Stamping
The Fundamentals of Flame Treatment
by Scott Sabreen . " title="COURTESY FLYNN BURNER-Figure 1: A laminar flame profile."> COURTESY FLYNN BURNER Figure 1: A laminar flame profile. . " title="SCOTT SABREEN-Figure 2: A four port ribbon burner stack."> SCOTT SABREEN Figure 2: A four port ribbon burner stack. . " title="SCOTT SABREEN-Figure 3: A typical ribbon burner."> SCOTT … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals of Flame Treatment
Solutions to Pad Printing Adhesion Problems
by John Kaverman Pad printing is a means of placing a high-quality decoration or mark on a variety of products. But what happens when the ink doesn't adhere properly? The following tips can help pad printers overcome ink adhesion problems. 1. Printing on a substrate that is difficult or impossible to print on. Some examples of difficult or impossible substrates include TPU … [Read more...] about Solutions to Pad Printing Adhesion Problems