FLEXcon Company, Inc., an innovator in adhesive
coating and laminating, announced the introduction of FLEXcon DPM UVIJ
white polyester, white polypropylene (non-vinyl alternative), and white vinyl
products for narrow-format UV inkjet printing of durable goods labels.
The new product line features FLEXcon’s UV inkjet
gloss topcoat designed to meet the fastest growing digital print technology,
narrow-format UV inkjet. FLEXcon’s UV inkjet gloss topcoat sets a new standard
in narrow-format UV inkjet printing by providing excellent ink receptivity for
sharp, vibrant graphics while providing excellent ink adhesion. By leveraging
FLEXcon’s industry leading UV inkjet gloss topcoat, products are printable
across various digital UV inkjet platforms, as well as UV flexo.
The DPM UVIJ product line features UV inkjet
topcoated 2.0 mil white polyester and 4.0 mil white polypropylene, as well as
non-topcoated 4.0 mil white vinyl - all yield consistent surface smoothness and
excellent dimensional stability. The polyester can endure varying temperatures.
The products are coated with FLEXcon’s industry
leading V/L-344 permanent acrylic adhesive and are backed with either a
roll-form liner, or a first-in-the-industry layflat liner specifically designed
for narrow format UVIJ printable roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet converting. The
product line is designed for durable goods and industrial labeling applications
including power tools, appliances, electronics, compliance labels, and warning
and instructional labels. DPM UVIJ polyester and polypropylene products are
UL/cUL pending with specific OEM printers.
“In the digital sector, the fastest growing
technology is narrow-format UV inkjet. FLEXcon recognized this trend and worked
directly with OEM printer manufacturers to develop and qualify a UV inkjet
topcoat that will work consistently across multiple platforms including
narrow-format UV inkjet printers with UV flexo capabilities. In addition, by
this collaborative effort, we developed the only roll-to-sheet products in the
marketplace,” said Ron Ducharme, Market Development Specialist, Product
Identification Business Team for FLEXcon.
Products (DPM UVIJ 1PW, 1PWS, 1PPW, 1PPWS, 1FW, and
1FWS) are available through FLEXcon’s FLEXchoice for Durables program. With the
FLEXchoice for Durables program, converters can order custom widths without
purchasing a whole master, with no upcharge.
Headquartered in Spencer, Mass., FLEXcon Company,
Inc. is a global leader in coated and laminated films and adhesives used in
graphics applications, manufactured goods and new products. A family owned
company for over 60 years, FLEXcon has provided a collaborative, consultative
approach to deliver unique solutions that help customers achieve better
business results. FLEXcon is a trusted partner to a wide range of companies
from printers and fabricators to engineers and designers developing products
for existing and emerging markets with operations throughout North America and
Europe and with worldwide distribution.
