Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a strong plastic material used in professional ID card printing. This material offers a smooth surface, which means that color and brand details are more vivid than with other materials. Sublimation printers print on the backside of a transparent film that is thermally bonded to the card. PVC Printing is the name given to UV Printing on hard or soft plastic.
Polycarbonate is a versatile durable plastic that provides great strength with light weight. Trade names for polycarbonate include LEXAN, MAKROLON, ULTEM and VALOX. Polycarbonate is the substrate of choice used in the majority of graphic overlay applications due to its cost versus the benefits achieved compared to other substrates available.
A variety of adhesives and adhesive thicknesses are available to produce custom graphic overlays, stickers, nameplates, protective frames, control panels and labels in combination with polycarbonate. A variety of textures are also available for polycarbonate substrates, including velvet Lexan Labels and overlays. As well as its use in second surface printing, such as special graphic coatings, it is used as a laminate to protect screen or digitally printed labels. You can find polycarbonate in thicknesses from 5 mil to 20 mil.
PVC Lexan Labels have expanded their usage area especially with the development of electronic devices today. It has become a highly preferred method for printing business cards or for coating identities. It is a label that is resistant to external factors because it is printed on transparent material from the reverse surface. PVC Lexan Label will mix all your needs for printing.
The Features of PVC Lexan Labels
PVC Lexan Labels are manufactured from high quality paint and PVC material with modern machines made with first class techniques and produced with today’s technologies. Manufactured in various sizes to be used in desired areas, these products are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
These “labels” with vibrant colors are one of the most preferred label types with the power to last for a long time without deforming. With its ability to withstand up to 100 degrees heat, it can be used especially in areas where the temperature is high and exposed to high temperatures.
Thanks to the printing applied between transparent PVC and adhesive, these products, which never wear out with externalconditions thanks to the printing applied between the transparent PVC and the adhesive, thus preserving their existence for a long time without fading of the color, with UV Printing Technology, one of the new generation printing techniques, and a product of bright colors is created.
Made of PVC material, these label types do not look weak like foil labels. Printed in 250 microns, 500 microns, 1 mm. or different thicknesses, these labels exhibit a tougher and higher quality stance and feel than foil labels. Therefore, it is the most preferred label type. PVC labels can be glossy, transparent or opaque.
How are PVC Labels Produced?
PVC labels can be printed with the traditional printing technique of screen printing, as well as UV printing or digital printing, which are widely used today. Screen printing, one of the traditional printing techniques, is a method in which the ink is transferred from the image parts of the mold to the sub-printing material. It can also be called Screen Printing, Silk Printing or Stencil Printing. With this method, different molds will need for PVC Labels.
UV Printing and Digital Printing is a less labor-intensive type of printing compared to Screen Printing. UV printing is a preferred type of printing in ultraviolet curing technology. UV printing, which is the abbreviation of ultraviolet, is produced to protect the print from uv rays exposed with technology. Digital printing, another printing method for labels, is a process in which all stages must be controlled from the beginning to the end. The most distinctive feature of digital printing is that it is computer-aided.
Transparent labels can be protected from corrosion or chemical effects by applying reverse printing. After printing, the tape suitable for the intended use of the label is pulled and the production process is completed by cutting it to the desired dimensions. Your PVC label is resistant to damage from external factors. It does not burn easily, is not easily affected by sunlight and is highly resistant to scratches. However, it has been observed that the edges are worn off some cases. In such cases, the labels can be corrected without the need for reproduction thanks to the fact that they can be easily filed.
Why PVC Lexan Label is Preferred?
“Lexan Labels are the most preferred label types in the electrical-electronics industry.” Depending on the area of use (PVC, Lexan, Polycarbonate, Polyester), reverse printing is applied to different types of materials. 100-degree printed labels can be easily embossed. Thanks to its heat-resistant structure, there is no wear and tear when the temperature is high.
Since it is between printing material and adhesive, it is not affected by external factors such as alcohol, thinner, oil and temperature. Due to this feature, it is generally used on the panels of electronic devices. Embossing, screen, keypad operations can be done according to our customer’s preference. The quality of the tape on the back is determined according to the surface it adheres to. It is suitable for special cuts and mass production. There are many reasons why PVC Lexan Labels are preferred. The fact that it has a wide usage area and also being more durable than equivalent products are the primary reasons for its selection. The benefits of using Lexan labels can be listed as follows;
- Excellent focus and clarity,
- Ease of function,
- Easy printability,
- Low moisture absorption,
- Resistant to damage,
- Heat resistant,
- Easily adapted to the ideal size,
- Good chemical resistance,
- Good abrasion and mar resistance,
- Good dielectric properties,
- Wide range of thermal stability,
- Excellent color reproduction,
- Easy application of embossing,
- Easy restoration of any edge damage,
- Ensures hiding unintentional scratches that may occur during the day,
- Predisposition to medical classes that meet FDA regulations,
- Anti-Fog feature,
- A variety of models that differ according to the outdoor environment,
- Hard coating versions that increase the ability of materials to resist abrasion,
- High level of insulation,
- Recognized by UL, providing flame retardant, heat and dielectric protection that helps insulate against heat and complies with RoHS, REACH and WEEE 2006,
- Variety of halogen-free versions free of chlorine and bromine.
PVC Lexan Label Usage Areas
PVC Lexan label has become the most preferred product in many areas thanks to its applicability to all kinds of surfaces. It is produced with mold printing method. A different mold must be used for each color palette. While the use of cellulosic type paint extends the life of the labels, it is not recommended for labels exposed to heavy conditions such as sea salt, boat and ferry labels. Although it is not seawater resistant, it is highly resistant to sunlight and severe weather conditions such as snow, blizzards or hail. It can also be applied directly to surfaces such as metal, pvc, plastic, lexan and film. The usage areas of PVC Leksan Labels are various. We can list the areas where it is used as follows;
- Parking stickers and signboard labels,
- Main product labels,
- Automotive sector,
- Defense industry,
- Agricultural vehicles,
- Energy sector,
- Bank ATMs,
- Electric and Electronic sector,
- Construction sector,
- Warning and caution labels,
- Industrial sector,
- Illuminated signs,
- Sensors, thermostats, tachometers, speedometers.
TMK Advertising PVC Lexan Label
TMK Advertising provides professional service for your PVC Lexan Label orders as well as many different labels. You can contact TMK Advertising for your PVC Lexan Label Printing or other label orders.