Steve Katz, Associate Editor11.12.20
It’s been said that the overlamination film is an underappreciated component of a pressure sensitive label construction. It stands to reason, after all, as the person handling a product or viewing a label might not even know it’s there. Unless, of course, the overlamination film fails – which becomes apparent when the inks or substrates that the film is protecting become smudged or blemished.
Overlamination films can serve aesthetic purposes, in addition to their main role as a label protection measure. For example, these films can add a gloss or matte appearance while serving the primary role of providing protection and durability.
Overlaminate materials come in a roll format, and are applied after the printing is complete and the ink is dried on press. A nip roller applies pressure where the overlaminate and substrate meet, prior to the diecutting station.
These materials do affect the diecutting process, as they add another layer of thickness to the label. Thus, converters should be prepared with dies equipped with the appropriate level of sharpness.
What follows are insights from three of the narrow-web label
Overlamination films can serve aesthetic purposes, in addition to their main role as a label protection measure. For example, these films can add a gloss or matte appearance while serving the primary role of providing protection and durability.
Overlaminate materials come in a roll format, and are applied after the printing is complete and the ink is dried on press. A nip roller applies pressure where the overlaminate and substrate meet, prior to the diecutting station.
These materials do affect the diecutting process, as they add another layer of thickness to the label. Thus, converters should be prepared with dies equipped with the appropriate level of sharpness.
What follows are insights from three of the narrow-web label
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