The Tough Range - UPM Raflatac

The ToughRangeStaying power for hanging, fixing,flagging and tagging

The Tough RangeStaying powerfor hanging,fixing, flaggingand taggingIntact and properly secured labels and tags makegoods identifiable, traceable and useable. UPMRaflatac’s Tough Range assures that labelledinformation lasts as long as the product orapplication lifecycle requires.Select the appropriate solution, and you keep costsunder control by supplying labels that won’t failmechanically or require replacing. These robustmaterials also combine functionalities like bunchingand carrying, providing competitive options forrationalization.One tough label is all it takes. Choose the ToughRange to keep your process efficient and yourworkflow continuous – and inspire confidencein even the toughest of customers.2

Strong, tear resistant,stretch resistant andreinforced…High-strength,resilient TyveksMechanically toughPE White StrongsTyveks are a top choice for applications where lessrobust paper or film labels can be prone to damage.Missing labels or illegible information mean thatproducts can’t be identified; they are rejected byquality control, or subsequently can’t be sold or used.Tyveks are the solution. White, matt and with a paperlikeappearance, a polyolefin fibre construction makesthese materials extremely strong. They have excellentresistance to outdoor weathering and chemicals, andprovide an exceptionally long lifespan.Keep your costs and margins under control with Tyveks,reinforce your position as a solution provider, andorient more customers to your business.Tyvek Brillon 55 and Tyvek 75 are typically suppliedinto end-uses where the label wraps around items andadheres back onto itself – flag labels, for instance, inapplications like cable-bunching.Both products are printable with conventional methods,and Tyvek Brillon 55 provides a good overprint bythermal transfer without applying an additional coating.Tyvek Brillon 55 is suitable for typical applications, andTyvek 75 is the optimal choice when labels requiregood lay-flat characteristics.Our PE White Strongs offer a secure solution for carryinghandles – particularly for reinforcing handles on paper or plasticstore carrier bags. Often, the weight consumers carry is likelyto elongate the basic handles formed from holes. This risks lostor damaged goods, causes discomfort, and makes the bagsuitable for one-time use only. A reinforced handle solvesall these problems very effectively.PE White Strongs also function as a handle in themselves,when applied to bags of pet food, compost or charcoal, forinstance. They make life easier for consumers carrying goodsfrom supermarkets to households, with convenience makinga positive brand impression and a purchase more likely.To prevent bags from tearing or to assist goods handling,these materials are constructed from cross-laminated HDPE layersfor very high tear-resistance which persists even if the label hasbeen damaged or cut. Build your profile as a safe and reliablesupplier for applications where failure isn’t an option. Achievemore orders and regular volumes as the proper pathway tosustained higher sales.Our PE White Strong 165 is designed to produce thick andrigid labels with high performance for heavier loads. PE WhiteStrong 75 offers a good balance of performance and efficiencyfor standard and lighter applications. PE White Strong 75 isclay-coated to provide a high-quality printable surface, andPE White Strong 165 is corona-treated for reliable print results.3

Stiffer and stretch-resistant PPsCreasing ruins an otherwise perfect label. Paper facesin contact with moisture or contaminants are at risk oflosing their print or complete destruction.Both hazards are mitigated by our thick polypropylenes(PPs). High stiffness, good dimensional stability and verygood resistance to water, oil and chemicals protect yourlabel’s functionality and appearance.Our PP Matt White TC materials (100, 130 and 180microns) feature an attractive matt finish. These gradesare a good choice for large-sized labels, horticulturalflags and any label requiring good stiffness andresistance to environmental conditions.For direct thermal printing, Synthermal Clear andSynthermal P 200 introduce tough options withinnovative looks for applications where paper facesmay tear or suffer damage. When you satisfy customerswith a level of product performance that fully coverstheir needs, the added value justifies the prices thatimprove your margins.Tear-resistant reinforced papersFilm-reinforced paper labels offer improved mechanicalresistance and, compared to solid films, are the waythat’s most economical. These reinforced papersproduce labels and flexible tags with excellent tearresistanceeven when stapled or nailed.Whether on pallets in logistics and transportapplications, luggage tags or wrist bands for eventadmission, these materials and the vital informationthey carry stay intact. Our reinforced papers alsoperform well as hanger labels for bagged items inretail, and as carrying handles on small packages,cartons and shrink-wrapped multipack items.Thermal Eco 300 Strong, Thermal Top P 200 Strongand our Luggage Tags are printable by direct thermal,and our Transfer Strong by thermal transfer.4

Adhesives for toughapplications and environmentsAcrylicRP 37: reliable performance and versatility for a widerange of standard applicationsRP 31: specially designed for labelling small diameterbottles and test tubesRP 36: specially designed for luggage tags to provideeasy and secure tag handlingRP 33: formulated for adhesive-on-adhesive applicationswhere the label folds back onto itselfHotmeltRH 1 covers applications involving humid conditionsand/or cold temperatures.UV acrylicRC 18 handles the challenges of high-end applications:very high resistance to water, chemicals, heat and UV light,strong adhesion and a lower bleeding tendency than,for example, high-coatweight solvent adhesives.Tailor-made productsfor your specific needsUPM Raflatac offers a continually expanding range offace materials, adhesives and backings as well as differentpattern-gumming layouts for all your labelling needs.Need a truly tailored solution for a tough label? Get intouch, and your local UPM Raflatac sales representativeswill be pleased to answer all enquiries and help find youroptimal UPM Raflatac solution.5

Tags without adhesivesEssential information safely secured. Our non-adhesive Tough Rangetags provide long-lasting solutions for different environments. Typicalapplications include hang tags, carry tags, shelf tags and industrial tags.By ordering these tag materials from UPM Raflatac, you competitivelyrationalize the number of suppliers you use and take advantage of ourconsistent delivery conditions on low minimum order quantities.You’ll receive materials just as you need them and provide a fasterresponse to your customers’ needs. Small batches on short lead-timesalso mean less stock and less working capital – saving on costs.Are your labels warping with peaks of temperature, orlacking the rigidity to support your RFID tags in demandingapplications? PET White 125 and PET White 175 arehighly durable, white and glossy thick films with excellentthermal and dimensional stability. A pre-treatment on bothsides gives good ink adhesion for an equally durable print.Tough materials withoutadhesives – even more choicewith fAstWebNumerous applications require non-adhesivematerials – food and meat tags, doorhangers, boarding passes and horticulturaltags, for instance. UPM Raflatac offers awide selection of paper, board and filmconstructions. Click on ‘Labelling solutions’on the front page of the UPM Raflatacwebsite, and follow the link to ‘FastWeb’.All common materials are unstable at high temperatures.Heat Tag 145 is an outstanding exception – providingvery good dimensional stability, very high stiffness and alsogood tear resistance at temperatures exceeding 500 °C.This white, coated polyimide film with good TTR propertiesis also light-weight, flexible and resistant to chemicals. HeatTag 145 is undoubtedly our best option for industrial tagsor identification tags in the iron and steel industries.For direct thermal variable information tagging with superiorwater and tear resistance, our best choice for hang tagsand routing tags is Synthermal P 200 Tag. This top-coatedPP is reinforced with HDPE in cross-laminated layers.For dry conditions we offer several direct thermal paperssolid-laminated with a fibrillated 100-micron MOPP film.Thermal Eco Tag, Thermal Eco Tag Extra and Thermal EcoTag Strong offer a very good balance of performance andefficiency for fruit tags, hang tags and routing tags. Differentthicknesses (220 to 255 microns) provide appropriatelevels of stiffness.6

Assistance with Tough Range and otherUPM Raflatac products and services?Your local UPM Raflatac Sales welcomes your enquiries.To secure the identification of the final products in a manufacturingprocess or in a store when TTR printing is needed on large-sizedlabels, trust in our Raflatag Matt White films (100, 130 and 180microns). They are two-side coated, mat finished and resistantagainst water and chemicals, and are mainly used for tagapplications.Our Tyvek Brillon 55 and Tyvek 75 are white, matt film materialswith a paper-like appearance. Constructed from polyolefin fibres,they have extremely high strength properties and resistance toweathering and chemicals. Both print well with conventionalmethods, and Tyvek Brillon 55 offers good TTR printing propertieswithout applying an additional coating. For labels with good lay-flatcharacteristics, choose the higher stiffness and rigidity of Tyvek 75.Valeron TL 165 (corona-treated both sides to allow printing onthe top and reverse of the label) and our Valeron TL 215 C (claycoatedon one side to provide a high-quality printable surface) areour recommended choices for carry handles on small packagesand shrink-wrapped multipack items. They have exceptionalresistance to mechanical strain, tearing and cutting.Vellum Tag combines TTR printing, extra strength and economyfor hang tags, inventory tags and even closure labels.And to solution the mechanical weakness of many products whenthe tagging label is perforated, you have the right product byselecting a brand new HDPE film, our Raflatag Robust 230.7

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