Automated Application of Post-it® Flags
Post-it®
Flags are now available in three formats allowing automated, high-speed application
of the flags to printed media, including Catalogs, Books, Directories, Magazines,
etc. The two formats available are Post-it® Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser
and Post-it® Flags on a Card. Following is a brief description of each
product and the mechanical application process corresponding to each.
Product Descriptions
Post-it®
Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser
Post-it® Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser are available on 12" or 20"
outside diameter rolls on a 3" inside diameter core. The flags are presented
as labels on a removable liner and can be applied with conventional pressure sensitive
labeling equipment. Post-it® Flags are affixed to the printed media and the
liner is simultaneously removed and rewound. Flag placement is typically adjustable
in both lateral and longitudinal for flexibility and accuracy in placement.
Post-it® Flags on a Card
Post-it® Flags on a Card are available in blow-in, saddle stitch or
perfect bound configurations. The flags are die-cut on a 7pt card stock
that is designed to be inserted using standard bindery equipment such as
pocket or card feeders. Post-it® Flags on a Card can be floated or are available
with head and foot trim. An optional Business Reply Card (BRC) is also
available.
Typical Application Rates
Post-it®
Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser
Typical rates for applying either flag product can range from 10-40,000 per
hour. Production rates are dependent on equipment, application conditions
and the printed media to which the flags are being applied. Please test to
determine your application rates.
Post-it® Flags on a Card
Typical rates for applying Post-it® Flags on a Card can range from 10-30,000 per hour.
Production rates are dependent on equipment, application conditions and the
printed media to which the flags are being applied. Please test to determine
your application speeds.
Typical Accuracy of Application
Post-it®
Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser
Typical placement accuracy for applying either flag product is ±
1/8." Placement accuracy is dependent on equipment, application conditions
and the printed media to which the flag is being applied. Please contact
equipment manufacturers for equipment specifications.
Post-it® Flags on a Card
Typical placement accuracy for applying Post-it® Flags on a Card is ± 1/8."
Placement accuracy is dependent on equipment, application conditions and the
printed media to which the flag is being applied. Please contact equipment
manufacturers for equipment specifications.
Tested and Approved Manufacturers of Labeling Equipment
Post-it®
Flags in a Thin-pack Dispenser
Auto label, Fort Pierce, Florida, 800-634-5376
ASMARC/ACCUFAST, Troy, New York, 800-447-9990
Barstrom Labeling Systems, Mystic, Connecticut, 860-572-8951
CCL Labeling Equipment, Ontario, California, 757-422-5835
Dalemark Ind., Lakewood, New Jersey, 732-367-3100
Diagraph Corp., St. Louis, Missouri, 800-722-1125
Form Flo, Glendale, Arizona, 602-780-5900
Harlands America, Delran, New Jersey, 856-764-9622
Kalish Inc., Quebec, Canada, 514-694-2390
Koch Supplies Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, 816-753-2150
Label-Aire Inc., Fullerton, California, 714-441-0700
Quadrel Labeling Systems, Mentor, Ohio, 216-975-0006
Smyth Corp., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 612-722-0237
Superior Machine Systems, Mason, Ohio, 800-877-3795
Universal Labeling Systems, St. Petersburg, Florida, 727-327-2133
Van den Bergh, Orlando, Florida , 800-327-5676
Willett America Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, 817-222-2233
Post-it® Flags on a Card
Heidelberg Web Systems, Dayton, Ohio, 800-222-4900
Muller Martini, Hauppauge, New York, 516-582-4343
Quad/Tech International, Sussex, Wisconsin, 414-246-7500
Sim Products, Shumway, Illinois, 217-868-5431
Additional Information
To talk to a
specialist at 3M, please call us at 1-800-610-6947.