Application Methods
For Polyfuze Labels
Standard Polyfuze Application
Using Traditional Hot Stamp/ Heat transfer Equipment with the Polyfuze Index System, allowing for Polyfuze Fusion Labeling of most firm and flat surfaced products.
Integrated polymer fusion materials
An in-depth look for engineers. Explaining exact pressure, heat, and application processes for the standard Polyfuze application.
Versa-Flex Polyfuze Application
A Unique Machine featuring the VersaFlex Heating Element, allowing for Polyfuze Fusion Labeling of Round, Hollow, or Difficult Surfaces.
Integrated polymer fusion materials
An in-depth look for engineers. Explaining exact pressure, heat, and application processes for the versa-flex Polyfuze application.
Compare Labeling Systems For Polyolefin Plastics
| Adhesive Labeling | In Mold Labeling | Hot Stamp | Heat Transfer | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Necessary | Adhesive Labeling: Label Applicator or Manual Process | In Mold Labeling: Robotics | Hot Stamp: Hot Stamp Machine | Heat Transfer: Hot Stamp Machine | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: VersaFlex Machine | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: VersaFlex Machine |
| How Applied | Adhesive Labeling: Pressure Applie Adhesive | In Mold Labeling: Tie-Layer Bond | Hot Stamp: Hot Melt Adhesive | Heat Transfer: Hot Melt Adhesive | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Fusion Technology | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Fusion Technology |
| Permanence to Polyolefins | Adhesive Labeling: Not Permanent | In Mold Labeling: Tie-Layer Semi-Permanent | Hot Stamp: Not Permanent | Heat Transfer: Not Permanent | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Guaranteed Permanent | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Guaranteed Permanent |
| Application Pressure | Adhesive Labeling: Mechanical or Manual Pressure | Tie-Layer In Mold Labeling: Semi-Permanent | Hot Stamp: Not Permanent | Heat Transfer: Not Permanent | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Guaranteed Permanent | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Guaranteed Permanent |
| Application Temperature | Adhesive Labeling: Variable by Application | In Mold Labeling: In Mold Placed | Hot Stamp: HIGH Pressure 400-500psi | Heat Transfer: HIGH Pressure 400-500psi | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: LOW Pressure 75psi | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: LOW Pressure 25psi |
| Construction Layers | Adhesive Labeling: 3-4 Layers Multi-Color | In Mold Labeling: Mold Cycle Temperature | Hot Stamp: 350°-400°F | Heat Transfer: 350°-400°F | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: 450°F | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: 450°F |
| Compatibility to Polyolefins | Adhesive Labeling: †Incompatible | In Mold Labeling: †Incompatible | Hot Stamp: †Incompatible | Heat Transfer: †Incompatible | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: †Fully | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: †Fully |
| Recyclability | Adhesive Labeling: Contaminant | In Mold Labeling: Contaminant | Hot Stamp: Contaminant | Heat Transfer: Contaminant | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Fully Recyclable | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Fully Recyclable |
| Pre-treatment for Bond Site | Adhesive Labeling: Yes | In Mold Labeling: No | Hot Stamp: Yes | Heat Transfer: Yes | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: No | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: No |
| Expected Outdoor Life | Adhesive Labeling: *Unknown | In Mold Labeling: *< 10 Years | Hot Stamp: *< 1 Year | Heat Transfer: *< 1 Year | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Product Life | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Product Life |
| Warranty | Adhesive Labeling: None | In Mold Labeling: None | Hot Stamp: None | Heat Transfer: None | Polyfuze Fusion Labeling: Lifetime | Polyfuze VF Fusion Labeling: Lifetime |
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Incompatible label construction is directly to adhesion, bonding & permanency olefinic thermoplastics. Only fully compatible Polyfuze labels become durable as as the base polyolefin plastic for longevity and permanency.
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Polyolefin Thermoplastics are like Teflon (non-polar, low surface energy, expand/contract, outgas) which simultaneously and continuously oppose bonding and adhesion from incompatible label’sources. When exposed, to harsh mechanical, chemical & environmental inputs, labels delaminate completely or show signs of deterioration and/or failure within a short period of time. Fully compatible Polyfuze labels assume the same durable characteristics as the base same exposures for a products life use.
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