GRAPHICS FORMULATION GUIDE

MC/MK SERIES – Metallized foil with easy release for fine detail to broad coverage on most smooth coated paper and board stocks, printed, unprinted and lacquered surfaces. Alcohol resistant, very high gloss, good heat and abrasion resistance. Good results on problem inks and coatings and for overstamping other foils. MK formula works well on laminates. Works well on many rigid plastics. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 200ºF-250ºF.

MD SERIES – Metallized foil with very easy release for medium fine detail to broad coverage on coated, uncoated paper and board stocks. Low temperature formulation yields clean, very high gloss results with excellent embossing characteristics. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates. Works on ribbons, 100% cotton papers, kraft, parchment and other dry papers. Good on most plastics. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF.

MS SERIES – Metallized foil with easy release for medium fine detail to broad coverage on coated, dry uncoated paper and board stocks as well as edge gilding. Low temperature formulation yields clean, high gloss results with excellent embossing characteristics. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates including aqueous and UV coatings(dyne count 36+). Laser printer resistant. Good on most rigid plastics and flexible PVC. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF.

MM/MMC SERIES – Metallized foil with easy release, ultra versatile, matte foil for fine coverage (MMC) to very broad coverage (MM) on almost all paper stocks including kraft, linen, 100% cotton and more. Excellent problem solving foil for difficult substrates. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-260ºF

MOP SERIES – Metallized foil with easy release over-printable foil. Accepts all types of printing inks. Best for coated or printed papers. Used to give a metallized look to any ink color. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210ºF-250ºF

MR SERIES – Metallized foil with medium release for medium fine to broad coverage on the most difficult dry rough paper stocks (kraft), especially 100% cotton papers, parchment, book cloths, ribbons, leathers and mat boards. Ultra high gloss, ultra scuff resistance and high heat resistance. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF

MT SERIES – Metallized foil with medium release foil for Fusing/Sleeking machines. For medium fine to broad coverage on most varnishes and toners. High gloss and overtampable. Works well on all types of plastics. ROLLER FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-300ºF

MUH SERIES – Metallized foil with very easy release, heavy coverage formula for rough paper stocks, book cloths, ribbons, finished leather, expanded vinyl and mat boards. For best results apply in the low temperature range. Only available in 110 bright silver and 120 bright gold. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 200ºF-270ºF.

HF SERIES – Holographic foil with easy release, heat resistant laser and diffraction pattern foils for stamping medium detail to broad coverage on a wide variety of smooth uncoated and coated paper stocks and most inks, coatings, print-receptive laminates and rigid plastics. Can be used for edge gilding as well. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 220ºF-270ºF.

HU SERIES – Holographic foil with medium release, super bright laser, diffraction and colored pattern foils. Versatile formulation that will yield excellent results on medium fine to broad coverage on printed or coated sheets, laminates and most plastics. Can be used for edge gilding as well. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF.

HT SERIES – Transparent Holographic foil with easy release for stamping medium to large coverage onto coated or printed paper stocks. Stamps over most other foils. High gloss. For adding holographic effect over other images. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 230ºF-280ºF

CG/PW SERIES – Special transparent/translucent gloss finish foils for enhancing underlaying graphics. Medium to broad coverage on virtually all stocks and inks/coatings. Overstampable. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210℉-300℉.

CM SERIES – Special transparent matte finish foils for enhancing underlaying graphics. Fine to broad coverage on virtually all stocks and inks/coatings. Overstampable. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 210℉-300℉

PH SERIES – Matte Pigment foil with special low temperature easy release for medium to heavy coverage on kraft paper, book cloths and covers, split leathers and other rough textured substrates. Non smear and overstampable. Available in black(380), white(390), cream(310), blue(325), orange(332), maroon(340) and red(385). DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 220ºF-270ºF.

PM/BM SERIES – Matte pigment foil with medium release for fine to broad coverage on paper, cardboard, artificial leather, genuine leather, flexible/rigid PVC, coated and laminated board stocks, and wood. Non smear and overstampable with good opacity.
DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 240ºF-300ºF.

PG SERIES – Gloss pigment foil with tight release for very fine to broad coverage on most coated and uncoated paper stocks. Can be used as edge gilding as well. Overstampable with very good abrasion resistance. Works well on most rigid plastics including PVC, Acrylics and polyurethanes. DIE FACE TEMP. RANGE 220ºF- 280ºF

SPECIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES – Embossing Film, Signature Panel Foils, Clear Gloss/Protective Foil and Sample Service.