acpo ltd introduces UV resistant overlaminate film

Manufacturer of self-wound PSA coated products, acpo ltd., has introduced 691V, a UV resistant overlaminate film for the label industry. ‘We are truly excited about the development of this product because there are no other overlaminates like it in the marketplace right now,’ commented Randy Ward, sales manager of acpo ltd.

The 691V was created to give label manufacturers an alternative to using expensive UV inks in their label printing processes. 691V is a clear, durable, polyester PSA film containing a polyester UV barrier coating in the formulation.  This allows the overlaminate to combat harmful UV rays and protect the label inks and base material from deterioration.  Label manufacturers can use the 691V in conjunction with their standard water based inks for optimum print label quality, appearance and durability. 

Q-Lab, an accelerated weathering and corrosion testing facility in Homestead, Florida evaluated 691V using an X-Rite Spectrodensitometer.  They reported the process yellow color retention with 691V polyester overlaminate at 98.2 per cent. Other process yellow samples, with either no overlaminate, or standard polyester overlaminate, reported color retentions of 20.9 per cent and 52.2 per cent respectively. 

‘The effectiveness of 691V to resist UV light, protect the label base material and maintain such a high color retention rate is impressive. With the field study confirming our overlaminate UV resistance, 691V is quickly becoming the flexo printer’s best friend for manufacturing outdoor labels with standard flexo inks,’ stated Tom Beatty, project engineer of acpo ltd. 

Because 691V is capable of enduring harsh UV rays, it is designed for indoor and outdoor applications where UV light is present.  The 691V is offered in 14 inch and 60 inch web widths, slit to customer specifications.  Standard roll lengths of 5,000’ are available with orders for longer roll lengths accepted.  This overlaminate product is run and ready to ship same day or next day.