Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor09.10.18
Linerless labels, while not a new technology, is a segment that is seeing a rise in relevancy and usage. While there are limitations, these labels provide a host of advantages for certain markets.
A typical pressure sensitive label features a facestock, adhesive and release-coated liner. By definition, pressure sensitive linerless labels do not utilize a silicone-coated release liner or a dispensing agent for application. According to Baudry Bayzelon, international sales manager for Canada-based ETI Converting Equipment, a linerless label is essentially a tape. “It is a mono web product with silicone (release coating) on one side and adhesive on the other,” explains Bayzelon. “Obviously, if it is a printed product, printing must be done prior to any coating, so the web will be printed, silicone will be applied on one side, and the adhesive on the other side. Then, this coated material is wound on itself.”
UK-based Ravenwood Packaging is a leader in linerless labeling technology and commonly sees usage in food markets such as produce and meat. Jeremy Woodcock, technical consultant for Ravenwood, notes, however, that the company i
A typical pressure sensitive label features a facestock, adhesive and release-coated liner. By definition, pressure sensitive linerless labels do not utilize a silicone-coated release liner or a dispensing agent for application. According to Baudry Bayzelon, international sales manager for Canada-based ETI Converting Equipment, a linerless label is essentially a tape. “It is a mono web product with silicone (release coating) on one side and adhesive on the other,” explains Bayzelon. “Obviously, if it is a printed product, printing must be done prior to any coating, so the web will be printed, silicone will be applied on one side, and the adhesive on the other side. Then, this coated material is wound on itself.”
UK-based Ravenwood Packaging is a leader in linerless labeling technology and commonly sees usage in food markets such as produce and meat. Jeremy Woodcock, technical consultant for Ravenwood, notes, however, that the company i
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