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»CONTAINER
Our UV Curable Screenprinting Inks for the decoration of containers display smooth, bold prints with superior character definition and opacity. These inks have proven to meet or exceed industry performance standards with a history of dependability. Nor-Cote Container Products are intended for direct printing on containers made of high density polyethylene, PVC, PET (Clear & Colored), Polycarbonate, PETE, PETG and low density polyethylene tubes (soft-touch). Multilayer printing of three to four layers of ink is easily achieved.

»DECAL
Nor-Cote manufactures UV Curable Inks for the Production Identification Market including nameplates, markings, labels and decals. These prare typically printed first or second surface on various opaque and transparent substrates including metals, polycarbonates, Mylar films, polyester, PVC, and pressure sensitive vinyl's. These products may be embossed or stamped and are die-cut after printing. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be applied to the reverse of the part.

»INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS
The Industrial Graphic market has grown due to advancements in the flexibility of screenprinting inks and materials. The end products consist of nameplates, LED, dead-front and touch-tone panels, intricate button die-cut overlays and molded three-dimensional components for consumer/ industrial electronics, home appliance faceplates and overlays, equipment controls, as well as automotive appliqués and components. Nor-Cote provides solutions for these applications and more. Combined with excellent technical service and support, our Industrial Graphics Products offer printers solutions to both traditional, legacy applications and newer, high-performance applications such as In-Mold Decoration/In-Mold Labeling. Whether the part is a simple two-dimensional polycarbonate overlay, a complex formed membrane switch or an injection molded, three-dimensional part, Nor-Cote can provide you with the products and answers you need.

»LOOSE LEAF
Nor-Cote was the first Ink Manufacturer to supply UV inks to the Binder and Loose-leaf markets. This market focuses on the decoration of vinyl binders, book cloth, covers, and plastic packaging and sheet materials. Selecting the right ink is dependent upon the substrate and post-print finishing processes such as heat-sealing and die-cutting.

»NAMEPLATE
Nor-Cote manufactures UV Curable Inks for the Production Identification Market including nameplates, markings, labels and decals. These prare typically printed first or second surface on various opaque and transparent substrates including metals, polycarbonates, Mylar films, polyester, PVC, and pressure sensitive vinyl's. These products may be embossed or stamped and are die-cut after printing. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be applied to the reverse of the part.

»OPTICAL MEDIA
The Optical Media market provides decoration to Compact Discs (CD, CD-R, CD-RW) and Digital Video Discs (DVD). Optical Media Printers typically print directly on the first surface of Polycarbonate Discs using high-speed screen, flexographic and offset printing equipment. Most common products are white and black as well as four color halftone process printing. It is common to find more than one printing technology involved in manufacturing discs. Complementary technologies including Digital and Rimage® give printers more options in the decoration of optical media.

»POINT OF PURCHASE
Nor-Cote offers UV curable inks for the Large Format Point of Sale, Banner and Decal markets. The P.O.P. market provides graphics for promotional and signage display. The inks for this market are formulated to achieve adhesion to a wide range of materials with excellent weatherability and finishing properties. The four color process inks in this market segment are formulated to have exceptional printing properties allowing the printer to produce high quality graphics with consistent color and limited dot gain.

»TAG & LABEL
A pioneer in the UV Curable Rotary Screenprinting Market, Nor-Cote has established international performance on both high speed flat and rotary screen web lines. Nor-Cote's RSP and LC Series inks meet the stringent demands of the Beverage market, while still providing the required characterisics for the Health & Beauty, Pharmaceutical and Petroleum markets.

 


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