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> Technical Information (Flags)

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
Additional Information
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