...images

Solutions: Pinholes generally occur in absorbent substrates like semi-gloss paper and are not usually an issue with film stocks. Adhesive may dive into the stock, leaving an insufficient deposit of adhesive atop the substrate, making it difficult to achieve a complete transfer.

Check the viscosity of the adhesive being used. There may be a higher viscosity adhesive on the market. Prime the substrate in the station immediately before the adhesive station to seal the sheet. By keeping the adhesive on top of the substrate you form a deposit sufficient enough to create a complete bond to the foil.

Try increasing the press speed. At higher speeds, there is less time for the adhesive to dive into the substrate. Another solution is to reduce the line count of the anilox...

NOTE: All illustrations and photos have been removed from this article.



More articles from Label & Narrow Web
Ice proof adhesive.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS), March 01, 2008
Ink cleaner.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS), March 01, 2008
Diecut system.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS), March 01, 2008
UV opaque white.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)(Water Ink Technologies has intro..., March 01, 2008
Regrinder.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS), March 01, 2008

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.