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Post-it® Flags are now available in two formats allowing automated, high-speed application of the flag product to printed media, including Catalogs, Books, Directories, Magazines, etc. The three 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.

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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 directions 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 a flag product can range from 10-80,000 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 a flag product is ± 1/8." Placement accuracy is dependent on equipment, application conditions and the printed media to which the flag product 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 products are 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

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