PACKAGING RESOURCE CENTER
Booklet Labels
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With a circumference of up to 81 pages, booklet labels offer space for extensive product labeling in several languages. The label can be designed for compact size, documentation, or as a ribbon wrapped around a container multiple times. The booklet adjusts to fit many shapes, especially round or angular-shaped containers. It is also resealable. Security features and special applications can be integrated in the booklet labels. Faubel & Co., Melsungen, Germany; +49 5661 730919; www.faubel.de.
Custom Tags with Labels
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Tags can be designed to include single or manifold labels, or attached thermal labels. Single tags can be printed in a range of sizes and traditionally feature a standard-cut corner. A fiber-reinforced patch can be added to the tag’s hole for durability. Wire, string, elastic, hooks, or double-sided tape meet additional inventory needs. Manifold tags include up to four parts and allow multiple people or facilities to have information about items in inventory. Traditional carbon or NCR stock can be used. Thermal labels provide information specific to each inventory item on the label. The thermal stock allows for printing laser, thermal, ink-jet, and dot-matrix methods. Badger Tag & Label Corp., Random Lake, WI; 920/994-2040; www.badgertag.com.
Infrared Shrink Tunnels
A heavy-duty, flexible convection infrared shrink tunnel shrinks sleeve labels at slow to moderate speeds. The KST 55-710 has adjustments for steam volume, flow, and nozzle position in a new, compact design. Containers can be filled or empty, and in virtually any shape, including round, oval, and square packages. PVC, PETG, OPS, and PLA films, in gauges as thin as 40 µm are compatible. Optional equipment includes steam filtration to 0.5 µm. PDC International Corp., South Norwalk, CT; 203/854-0834; www.pdc-corp.com.
Label Stock
A label product was developed for a variety of applications where the ability of the label to adhere only to itself is required. Clinglok has a coating that is activated when it comes into contact with itself. The product is ideal for applications where dirt attraction around labels’ edges must be avoided. Clinglok is converted as a conventional label stock by die-cutting, waste removal, and can be variably printed via thermal transfer. Madico Graphic Films, Surrey, United Kingdom; +44 1628 777766; www.madico.co.uk.
Senior-Friendly Carton
A child-resistant, senior-friendly carton is designed to help patients achieve the maximum benefits from their prescribed medications. The Pharma DDS carton, produced in cooperation with Stora Enso (Stamford, CT) has a locking mechanism that makes its design convenient and easy to use for patients. It comes in a variety of sizes and versions, enabling it to be adapted to meet a wide range of unit-dose packaging requirements. Cadmus Whitehall Group, Charlotte, NC; 704/583-6543; www.cadmuswhitehall.com.
Water-Based Labeling Adhesive
A labeling adhesive is designed for nontreated surfaces, including glass and other difficult-to-adhere surfaces. The Aqua MultiStik can be applied by machine, brush, roller, and other standard methods. The adhesive is nontoxic, permits easy cleanup, safe storage, and final permanent bonds that can be achieved within 1–2 hours following application. Aqua Based Technologies, div. of ADM Tronics Inc., Northvale, NJ; 201/767-6040; www.aquabased.com.
