The image carrier in letterpress and flexographic printing.
A gradual decrease in the brilliance of colour. The term is often applied to the change in colour produced by exposure to light and the elements.
A defect characterised by the partial transference of ink from a freshly printed surface to an adjacent surface, as that of another sheet, film or the backing paper (liner) in a roll. Also accidental transfer of ink from the idler or other rollers in a press to the web.
A polymer of organo-siloxane used as an ink additive to aid ink flow out. Also used for pressure sensitive adhesives capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. A polymeric material with exceptionally high repellency properties towards adhesives, and used extensively in the coating of release liners.
The quality or condition of sticking together or holding fast two surfaces - one to the other. Term is also used to describe the measure of strength with which one material sticks to another.
A tough, stretchy plastic film having very good low temperature characteristics. Also used a great deal for producing semi-rigid recyclable bottles.
Usually refers to the general body characteristics of an ink or other coatings.
Line of contact between two (2) rollers. Often referred to as the pull or draw rollers on a web press.
Any non-productive time caused by equipment malfunction, roll (paper) changes, plate or die problems, etc.
The original design, including drawings, sketches and text produced by the artist (graphic). This may be presented as a black and white art sheet with colour overlays, or in disk format for a computer printout using laser printers.
The tendency of material by itself or in a laminate to bend or partly wrap around the axis of one of its directions.
Down
A marker, usually strips of coloured paper or board, inserted into rolls of pressure sensitive materials and extending from an edge to designate a deviation from the standard (normal), such as a splice, defect or specification change. A warning to the slitter or press operator handling the material during the next operation in the converting process, usually indicating an area that is to be inspected closely.
Not transmitting light. Not transparent or translucent.
A piece of foreign matter in paper or similar defect. A burr or defect on the printing plate or engraving. Spots or any imperfections in the printing due to dirt on the press, dried or lumpy ink, paper dust particles, etc.
Any of various tools or devices used for imparting or cutting a desired shape, form or finish to or from any material. A device in converting machinery used for cutting only the face material of a pressure sensitive laminate or for punching out shapes from the entire laminate or any other material.
The process of affixing plates to/on a cylinder or base in proper position to allow register, colour to colour to die
Usually refers to the last work done to a clients request prior to shipping, ie. rewinding, inspection and packing, etc.
Refers to a pressure sensitive label actually being adhered to a product.
The diffusion or migration of an ink or adhesive or dye into an area where it is not wanted. The spreading or running of a pigment colour by action of a solvent. Also the diffusion or migration of an adhesive into the face material.
In flexography and rotary letterpress, most rollers in the press are called rolls with the exception of that upon which the plates (rubber, cyrell, etc.) are mounted, and the one which receives the impression. These are usually referred to as...
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