MicroFlex Ultra Thin Lens Array for labels and security ptinting |
We often get asked: “do you have a flexible product for label printing?“
So we decided to identify the the market requirements:
- in terms of thickness
- in terms of resin
- in terms of recyclability
And we found the answer by the name of Microflex™. MicroFlex™ is a unique new Ultra Thin Lens Array film developed by Forward Optics, Inc (USA). This new technology was designed exclusively for the brand authentication and security printing markets and protected by US Pat. No. 6,856,462B1 and patents pending. The product allows a wide variety of dynamic effects including;
- moiré,
- depth,
- hidden images,
- motion effects
MicroFlex™ is a 6 mil = 152 micron polypropylene film (PP), with a continuous lens array embossed onto one surface and gloss printable surface on the opposite surface. The product is press stable, press friendly and environmentally 100% recyclable. The next evolution of the product will be only 5 mil = 125 micron thick. The thinnest press stable lens array material on the market…
MicroFlex™ Markets: • Brand Authentication • Anti-Counterfeit/Overt Security Markets • Philatelic • Ultra Thin Decoder • Tax Stamps • Flexible label
| Lens design | MicroFlex™ |
| Pitch | Pitch count of 240 lenses per inch |
| Thickness / Gauge | 152µ |
| Stock roll size width | 280mm (11 inches) or 330mm (13 inches) |
| Maximum roll width | 1220 mm (48 inches) |
| Length | 1300m |
| Core | 150mm (6 inches) |
| Gross weight | 50 Kg |
| Small Quantities | not available |
| Recycleability | Recycle Code: 05 PP 100% recyclable clear polypropylene |
| Standard stock pallet | four-way entry |
| Surface tension – Dyne Level: | 40 – 46 dynes/cm. sq. |
| Material: | Proprietary Patent Pending Polypropylene film structure |
