FLEXOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS
Flexographic Printing is a complete in-line process allowing for front and/or back printing, laminating, custom die cutting, perforating, slitting and sheeting performed in one continuous, high speed operation.
This makes high speed operation the most cost efficient option for large volume runs and provides products in rolls, sheets or fan folded labels.
UL FLEXO PRODUCTS
OUTDOOR DURABLE - ROLLS
VARIABLE DATA, UV INKJET
100% INSPECTION SYSTEM
UV INK SYSTEMS
HIGH SPEED, LARGE VOLUME
UL APPROVED FLEXO PRODUCTS
Flexographic printing also provides a wide range of materials. Several, such as foil and polyesters, are the most durable, making the best possible UL Certified product to meet your specifications.
OUTDOOR DURABLE ROLL PRODUCTS
ALG has tremendous experiences in producing a flexographic label for outdoor durability that uses materials that provide a 5+ year life. These materials utilize UV inhibitors and other chemical enhancements to improve weather-ability. To further extend life, special laminations or topcoats can be added to provide even greater UV and abrasion resistance.
Flexographic inks utilize pigments made with excellent light-fastness and other additives to extent outdoor life.
We use specially formulated adhesives, able to stick to the toughest surfaces and engineered to perform over a wide range of service temperatures.
These combinations of materials, laminations, inks and adhesives ensure that we manufacture a superior, outdoor durable product to function in the harshest of environments.
VARIABLE DATA, UV INKJET
Every day, ALG runs labels with variable data, producing millions of labels with unique data and codes each year.
This process offers a one color inline drop-on-demand UV Inkjet system on a flexographic press. This allows the option to print variable data or static information to flexographic labels or labels with only UV Inkjet printed information.
This system can print up to 4.25" wide, with an option to print graphics, text and variable data, using UV Inkjet technology for samples, prototypes or short run jobs.
100% INSPECTION SYSTEM
ALG's Flexographic Solutions offers the ability to provide a 100% Inspection System across Color Management, Print Quality and Bar Code Verification.
This system is designed to take a scan of an approved First Article and compare100% of all labels printed back to the approved label. It looks for a multitude of print defects and notifies the operator if one is detected. Not only does the system inspect print quality, it also inspects bar code quality, readability and color management.
With print speeds averaging 300 feet per minute, being able to confirm the standard of color, quality and variable data being printed is a must. This is our commitment to producing quality products and having the equipment to verify high speed printing continues to allow us to deliver these standards to our customers.
UV INK SYSTEMS
ALG has over 15 years producing highly durable labels using our certified UV inks for indoor or outdoor use in a roll-to-roll label format.
We work closely with our ink manufacturers to formulate these high automotive pigments with excellent light-fastness. These ink systems also provide exceptionally clean, detailed print with excellent abrasion and chemical resistant properties to handle the harshest of environments.
ALG had had these UV ink systems tested up to 2500 hours in a Q-Sun test chamber, simulating 5+ years of outdoor exposure. Additionally, in the field, these ink systems have performed for over 10+ years.
HIGH SPEED, LARGE VOLUME
ALG Flexographic Solutions offers the best value for large volume jobs in a roll label format. This process provides the most efficient way to produce large volume jobs, with print speeds ranging at over 300 feet per minute.
ALG's 100% Inspection Systems ensures top quality production across 7", 10" and 13" in-line presses These different presses can maximize speed and efficiency, and for heavy volumes, a turret rewinder can be connected right to the in-line produce line for even greater production.
ALG has multiple width flexographic presses to meet your label demands. These presses are equipped to run both water-base and UV ink systems up to 8 colors to meet the specific label requirements of the end applications.
ALG has a one color inline drop-on-demand UV Inkjet system on a flexographic press. This allows the option to provide variable data or static information to flexographic printed labels or labels with only UV Inkjet printed information.
This system can print up to 4.25" wide, which also provides the option to print graphics, text and variable data for UV Inkjet samples, prototypes
or short run jobs.
100% INSPECTION SYSTEM
ALG utilizes a 100% Inspection System on a Flexographic printing press to inspect all labels being produced. This system is designed to take a scan of an approved first article and compare 100% of all labels printed back to the approved label.
It looks for a multitude of print defects and notifies the operator if one is detected.
Not only does the system inspect print quality, it also inspects bar code quality,
readability and color management.
This system helps to ensure the customer always receives perfect quality on every label printed.
Flexo Printing offers a wide range of inks including UV Cured, Water-based, Detergent Resistant, Thermal Transfer Receptive and Direct Thermal Compatible. Additional components to consider are UL Approved Indoor and Outdoor ink capabilities and inks with an outdoor durability for up to 5 years.
ALG has off-line rotary die cutters producing millions of blank labels each month. These pieces of equipment produce roll-to-roll labels on standard core diameters of 1" and 3" up to a finished outside diameter of 16".
ALG also has turret rewinding capabilities which allow the production line to not stop when completing a finished roll. The machine can transfer the web to a new set of cores at speeds of 400+ feet per minute. This allows for greater efficiency and reduced waste, all factoring into ALG being the low cost producer
of quality custom decals and labels.
Fan Folding is a finishing step in flexographic printing that provides an easy method of storing, shipping and having easy access for use at a later time.
A Laminating station can be added in Flexographic printing to provide a laminate covering over the label. This process provides the best option for adding durability to a label, as well as enhancing the overall label look.
Another option with Flexographic printing is the ability to convert roll product into sheets. This is done with a specialty tool and stacker/conveyor system mounted to the end of the press.
Turret Rewinding is a finishing process for flexographic printing producing a
specified number of labels per roll.
Varnish is used to enhance the overall appearance and performance of a label when printing on a flexographic press. It can add a gloss or matte effect providing a "finished" look to a label as well as providing another level of protection to the inks used. Varnish itself, has little to no color and is transparent, allowing the brightness of the printed inks to come through.
TYPE | MATERIAL | DESCRIPTION | THICKNESS |
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Films | Aluminum Foil | Bright, Matte with Permanent Adhesive | 2.0 mils |
Direct Thermal | Coated Thermal White BOPP with All Temp Permanent Adhesive | 3.2 mils | |
Laser, Drum Label | White Laser Imprintable with Permanent Adhesive | 4.0 mils | |
Polyester | Clear, Bright Chrome, Silver Matte, Brushed Silver, White | 2.0 mils | |
Polypropylene | Clear, White | 2.0 - 2.6 mils | |
Polystryene | Clear, White | 2.0 - 2.6 mils | |
Synthetic Paper | White Polypropylene Film with the Look and Feel of Paper | 3.0 mils | |
Thermal Transfer | Clear, Bright Chrome, Silver Matte, Brushed Silver, White | 2.0 - 4.0 mils | |
Tyvek | White, Medical Grade Tyvek | 6.0 mils | |
Unsupported Tag | Coated or Uncoated Tear Resistant Tag | 5.0 - 10.0 mils | |
Vinyl | Clear, White | 3.5 mils | |
Papers | Direct Thermal Paper | Coated Direct Thermal with All Temp Permanent Adhesive | 53# / 40# |
Direct Thermal Paper | Uncoated Direct Thermal Paper with All Temp Permanent Adhesive | 53# / 40# | |
EDP Paper | Uncoated EDP Paper with General Purpose Permanent Adhesive | 50# / 50# | |
Fluorescent Paper | Chartreuse, Green, Orange, Pink, Red with Permanent Adhesive | 60# / 40# | |
Gloss Paper | Gloss Paper with All Temp Permanent Adhesive | 60# / 40# | |
Laser Paper | Uncoated Laser Paper with General Purpose Permanent Adhesive | 50# / 45# Layflat Liner | |
Semi-gloss Paper | Semi-gloss Paper with All Temp Permanent Adhesive | 54# / 40# | |
Thermal Transfer Paper | Thermal Transfer Paper with Blockout Permanent Adhesive | 50# / 40# | |
Thermal Transfer Paper | Thermal Transfer Paper with General Purpose Permanent Adhesive | 50# / 40# | |
Laminates | Polyester, Laminates | Clear, Matte | 1.0 mils |
Outdoor, Laminates | Clear with added UV Inhibitors for 5 year outdoor life | 1.0 mils | |
Polypropylene, Laminates | Clear, Matte | .75 - 1.0 mils | |
Lexan | Clear Velvet Polycarbonate with Superior Abrasion Resistance | 3.0 - 5.0 mils |
FINISHING SOLUTIONS
FLEXO PRESSES
FLEXO
SOLUTIONS
OUTDOOR, UV
INK SYSTEMS
IN LINE UV INKJET
100% INSPECTION SYSTEM
SUBSTRATES
DIE CUTTING
TURRET REWINDING
ALG Labels and Graphics is a custom manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels and decals celebrating over 50 years in business. Our focus is delivering value to our customers with responsive service, quality products and low cost production. Our mission is to make it easy for you to do business with ALG.
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