Applying Signite labels

Last week I wrote about the Signite labeling system that Actega has developed, concentrating in that first story on the printing of the Signite labels. For this story, I’ll cover the other half of the process, the application of the labels to the containers. As we’ve seen, the Signite approach essentially involves printing the graphic to a carrier film via a flexo or hybrid press and then using a separate applicator to transfer the graphic to a container. For now, once the graphic has been transferred the used carrier film is discarded as waste. Tony Carignano, technical director of marketing at Actega North America, says, “A reusable plastic-based carrier film is currently being explored. However, our ultimate goal is to be a single-use plastic-free label decorating solution. Our current release coated polypropylene-based plastic carrier film is not reusable.” He continues, “We will be transitioning to a thinner gauged PET-based Signite carrier film by 2022. Based on brand owners’ feedback, the ultimate goal is to adopt a release-coated cellulose carrier. Super calendared kraft paper and glassine…

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