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Hot Stamp Foils
United Silicone provides quality pigmented and metallic foils for hot stamp applications. Hot stamping is a cost effective, dry decorating method that can be used on a variety of materials. Our hot stamp foils are used in applications such as cosmetic, medical, automobile, paper, industrial and consumer goods.
3-A Certification
United Silicone is pleased to announce that our silicone rubber meets 3-A Certification for use in the production of milk, milk products and other perishable foods or comestible products. 3-A Certification is inclusive of FDA properties for safe packaging of food and medical products. Contact U.S. for further details.
Product Brochures From United Silicone
Cyclone HT High Speed Heat Transfer System for Blow Molded Containers
United Silicone’s new Cyclone HT™ Heat Transfer Application System applies multi-colored heat transfer labels to round injection and blow molded containers. The Cyclone HT can be integrated in-line with the molder and filler to maximize line production. Photographic quality heat transfer labels in roll format allow for simple graphics changeover. Consistent decoration bottle to bottle can be achieved with the System’s precise electronic label positioning features.
Download Cyclone-HT Brochure For Blow Molded Containers
The New Impulse-HT ™ High Speed Heat Transfer System
United Silicone's new high-speed heat transfer application system - The IMPULSE-HT™- applies multi-color graphics to blow molded containers at rates up to 300 containers/minute. The IMPULSE-HT has many unique capabilities including: automatic teach mode, electronically controlled transfer stretch ratio, and servo-driven application technology.
Foil Stamping Dies & Equipment
A Single Source You Can Count On!
Full Color Heat Transfer Cup Decoration:
US Model PS2500
Thirsty For A New Look? Quench Your Customer’s Thirst With Amazing Wrap-Around Graphics
- Machine Capable of up to 355 Degree Wrap-Around Decorating
- Brilliant Full-Color Transfer Decals
- Heat Transfer Decals With Variable Data (bar codes, serial #’s, names etc.)
- 600 DPI Resolution
- Dry Process (no wet inks/toners, plates or screens)
- Affordable Run Lengths
Full-Color Heat Transfer Pen Decoration
Customize Your Client’s Pens With Eye Catching Graphics!
- Up to 360 Degree Graphic Coverage of Cylindrical or Tapered Shapes
- Brilliant Full-Color Graphics
- Variable Data Capabilities (bar codes, serial #’s, names etc.)
- 600 DPI Resolution
- Dry Process (no wet inks/toners, plates or screens)
- Various Parts & Shapes Can Be Decorated (pens, cups, bags, office accessories and plastics)
- Affordable Run Lengths
Download VPC Brochure For Pen Decoration
BrandPak™ Carrier Application Equipment
The RingMaster™ 60, designed and manufactured by ITW United Silicone, applies top lift Hi-Cone® 6-Pack carriers to glass bottles. The machine interfaces with an automatic sleeve applicator, which results in the finished package, BrandPak™.
United Silicone Press Releases
Plastics Industry Reacts to NPE2012 Move to Orlando
Now that the plastics industry knows that the new home for NPE - The International Plastics Showcase in 2012 and 2015 will be the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., industry veterans are weighing in on the decision: “Although we will miss exhibiting in Chicago, we are looking forward to NPE2012 in Orlando,” said Laura Baumann ... - read more
Ins and Outs of Hot Stamping v. Heat Transfer
The hot stamping industry as we know it today began in the 1940s with the introduction of roll leaf, which was hot stamping foils manufactured in roll form. The early hot stamping foils used acetate or cellophane as the carrier. Hot stamping applications greatly expanded through the late 1940s as the first vacuum metalizing of a carrier film was introduced in Europe. - read more
Cyclone HT™, High Speed Heat Transfer Decorating Machine
Lancaster, N.Y., November 9, 2008: United Silicone, an ITW Decorating Company, launched the new Cyclone HT™, High Speed Heat Transfer Decorating Machine, at Pack Expo, held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, November 9th - 13th 2008 (Booth #S-2016). - read more
ITW Hi-Cone Introduces Packaging System Designed for Craft Brewers
SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2008 – A minimal, environment-friendly packaging option, shown at the Craft Brewers Conference and Brew Expo America, offers brewers a longawaited alternative to costly and wasteful six-pack paperboard basket carriers. - read more
CDigital Markets & United Silicone Team to Offer Full Color, Digital Print for Short Runs
Baltimore, MD, May 1, 2007: CDigital Markets has teamed with United Silicone to develop a cost effective program for the full color printing of CD’s and DVD’s. The CDigital Transfer Program pairs the Company’s printed film with the all new Impact HT ™ transfer machine from United Silicone. The program, showcasing the Impact HT ™, will be introduced at the Media-Tech Expo in May. - read more
United Silicone’s Impulse HT ™ Dramatically Reduces Work-In-Process By Incorporating Decorating In-Line with Filling
The Impulse HT ™ High Speed Heat Transfer System, designed and manufactured at United Silicone, applies full-color heat transfer graphics to blow molded containers at an impressive rate of up to 300 containers/minute. - read more
Value-Added Applications for Hot Stamping Machinery
United Silicone’s hot stamping machines, which combine precision head travel, adjustable stamping pressure, and accurate temperature control can be used for a variety of assembly applications.
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