Maneuvering through the number of label materials required for different print methods and inks can be difficult. 3M™ Versatile Print Label Material’s single, gloss topcoat offers print receptivity across a variety of methods including:
- Water-Based Flexographic
- UV Flexographic
- UV Digital-(InkJet)
- Thermal Transfer
- Screen Printing
- Dry Toner
Streamline your purchases and improve workflow all while creating sharp images with near zero edge bleed. Potential applications include:
- Variable data applications
- Bar-codes
- Brand-matched colors.
3M™ Versatile Print Label Material outperforms traditional gloss polyester materials while reducing or even eliminating the need for priming and corona pre-treatments. The material has been proven to deliver significantly higher ink anchorage as well as higher scratch and smear resistance than the competition In fact, since the ink dries faster using 3M™ Versatile Print Label Media, press speeds for water-based flexographic printing are drastically cut allowing the machines to run faster and more efficiently.
Available materials include:
3M™ Versatile Print Label Material |
Facestock | Adhesive type | Gauge | Liner Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
7876V | 2 mil White Gloss PET | 350 | 1.1 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7871V | 2 mil White Gloss PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7908V | 2 mil White Gloss PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 88# Densified Kraft |
7331V | 2 mil White Gloss PET | 300 | 0.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7816V | 2 mil White Gloss PET | 310 | 0.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7872V | 2 mil Platinized Gloss PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7875V | 2 mil Platinized Gloss PET | 310 | 0.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7323V | 2 mil Bright Silver PET | 300 | 0.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7903V | 2 mil Bright Silver PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 90# Densified Kraft |
7909V | 2 mil Brushed Silver PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 90# Densified Kraft |
7876V | 2 mil Clear PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7350V | 2 mil Clear PET | 300 | 0.8 mil | 55# Densified Kraft |
7905V | 2 mil Clear PET | 350 | 1.8 mil | 90# Densified Kraft |
3M™ Versatile Print Label Material also carries UL component recognition to UL969 labeling and Marking Standard with many ink systems and print technologies*
Contact us today to find out more about how 3M™ Versatile Print Media can help simplify your label business.
*see UL file MH16411 in UL Product iQ™ (certifications search) at ul.com for more details.