Spinnaker Coating, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive paper and film products for the printing industry, has added three vinyl constructions to its line that are designed for printing in production and desktop laser printers.    

“The addition of these vinyl products strengthens our overall digital portfolio, which has been increasing steadily this year with water-based ink jet products, as well as other existing Spinnaker constructions that are now approved by OEMs on their digital equipment,” says Julie Billing, Roll Product manager. 

3.5 mil TC White Laser Vinyl (#45853) is paired with PRM-550, an aggressive emulsion acrylic adhesive appropriate for indoor and outdoor labeling. Laser Vinyl Drum Label (#45115) is stocked with PDL-09, a cold temperature emulsion acrylic adhesive with properties designed for drum labels. This construction has received BS5609 Part 2 approval.  Both items are used for bumper stickers, point-of-sale displays, window graphics, indoor and outdoor signage, chemical labels, drum labels, placards, parking pass decals, and product ID labels.

The product is also available with RSM-92, a removable adhesive option (#45854), for indoor and outdoor labels, shelves, placards, temporary chemical labels, as an alternative to static cling, and for use on ridged plastics, films, painted metal and polypropylene containers. 

“The industry has been using vinyl products for years,” adds Billing. “We are excited to also now offer these vinyl products in our digital line. The fact that they are a more environmentally friendly alternative than some vinyl products currently available is a key attribute for end users.”

These facestocks have 12-month outdoor life; excellent tear, moisture, and chemical resistance; high conformability and flexibility; are phthalate and cadmium free; and pass CPSIA regulations.  A 72# liner also gives these constructions layflat properties. All three vinyl constructions are available Trimless with a minimum of one roll 3” x 5,000’, which coordinates well with the short-run nature of the digital market.