L = length of roll in
feet
Dr2 = diameter of the roll squared (in inches)
dc2 = diameter of core squared (in inches)
C = thickness of stock (in
inches)
If self-adhesive labels are stored under these conditions, they
have a shelf life of one year.
New Or Reprint
- Have you printed these labels before?
- If so are there any changes needed?
Usage
- How are these labels going to be used? (e.g. product packaging,
security reason, sealing etc)
- Where are they going to be applied? (e.g. Inside or outside,
type of surface, etc)
- Will you need to print or write on these labels in the
future?
- How will you be applying these labels? (e.g. manually or
automatic)
Design
- What is the size and shape of the label?
- How many colours?
- Do the colours bleed off the edges?
- Will you be providing artwork?
Delivery
- When do you need them?
- How do they need to be packaged? (e.g. on rolls, fan folded,
sheets, or singles)
- Are there any special instructions?
- Remove label from liner by gently peeling back the liner while
touching the adhesive as little as possible.
- Apply label, adhesive side down to clean, dry dust free
surface.
- Gently burnish (i.e. rub down) label.
- Allow adhesive to set for 24 to 48 hours for maximum
adhesion.
Please note that the above instructions are general application
guidelines only. Special face stocks, adhesives and application
surfaces may require more specific instructions.
To ensure your labels are positioned correctly for automatic
dispensing please choose one of the positions below.
For Mirror Image Printing see the Mirror Image Printing Label
Copy Position Worksheet to indicate your label position. If you
have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
To optimize the life of self-adhesive labels, they should be
stored as follows:
- Keep label rolls tightly wound and taped
- Keep rolls in poly bags, tightly sealed
- Keep bagged rolls inside a closed carton to protect from
light
- Store boxes at normal room temperature (72 degrees F, 22
degrees C) and normal room humidity
If self-adhesive labels are stored under these conditions, they
have a shelf life of one year.
1. Label to write on and then protect the
information?
Self-laminating Butterfly Label
Customer: Canadian Blood
Services
Click here to see
an example
2. Label to go around an object but not adhere to
the surface?
Cable Identification Label with Backslit Liner
Customer: Carleton University
Label: cable identification label,
3" x 3/8"
Click here to see an
example
3. Label that has a tear-away coupon without
adhesive?
Contact Cards - Coupon and Label
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see an example
4. Specialty rubber component?
Medical Device Component - Natural Rubber
Converting
Customer: Medical Device
Manufacturer
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example
5. Label within a label?
Piggy Back Label - Two-in-one Label
Customer: Public Works and
Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Label: kit folder information label (finished
size 5" x 1")
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example