London, ON - Customize your message,
print it directly onto the box sealing tape and then automatically
seal top seams of regular-slotted cartons with the 3M-Matic™
Print and Seal Applicator PS2000 from 3M. This one-of-a-kind
integrated system is the first to combine the sealing and
labeling functions into a single system of hardware, labeling/sealing
tape and label creation software.
"Companies can eliminate labels from the packaging process
by using the box sealing tape as the label," said Alan
McLachlan, 3M market manager for Case Labeling Systems.
Made with tough polypropylene, Scotch® Printable Tape
offers several advantages over paper label stock. Poorly made
label stock can break or may not peel smoothly. Unlike most
paper label stocks, tape resists moisture and there is no
liner to toss. With long rolls of tape, longer run time can
be achieved compared with using label stocks, so less changeover
time is required. "Because each carton can have a unique
label or message created on the same roll of tape, there is
no need to purchase different-sized label stocks - reducing
inventory," McLachlan explained. "The big advantage
for manufacturers is that you don't need to stop the packing
line to change the label stock."
"Traditional box sealing tape does not have the whiteness
or opacity needed for a crisp image," McLachlan said.
"Our printable tape is designed for the print and seal
applicator and generates a clean, sharp image for a high-quality
image and accurate bar code scan."
The 3M-Matic™ print and seal applicator uses thermal
print technology and tough film tape for scuff- and rub-resistant
images providing high quality bar codes for scanning accuracy.
Messages and graphics can change automatically from label
to label. The orientation of the image changes automatically
for proper reading across the box top and down both end panels.
The easy-to-use software creates labels with any logos, graphics,
bar code format, messages in any TrueType™ or bitmapped
font. The software interfaces with any Microsoft Windows™-based
personal computer or laptop.
The system prints, labels and seals at a rate of 15 cases
per minute and is designed for use with a wide range of 3M-Matic™
case sealing equipment.
3M Packaging Systems Division is a world leading supplier
of automatic, semi-automatic, and manual packaging systems,
as well as a full line of packaging tapes and supplies designed
to help pack, seal and protect products. For more information
about the 3M-Matic print and seal applicator or other packaging
solutions from 3M, visit our web site at www.mmm.com/pkg.
2001 marks the 50th Anniversary of 3M Canada Company. Established
in 1951 as one of the first international subsidiaries of
the 3M global company, 2000 sales reached $1.006 billion Canadian.
It employs over 2,000 people across Canada, who manufacture
and market more than 50,000 products serving industrial, commercial,
and consumer markets.
Contact 3M Canada PR department.
3M, 3M-Matic and Scotch are trademarks of 3M. Used under license
in Canada.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
TrueType is a trademark of Adobe.
