Automated Application of Post-it® Notes
Post-it® Notes are now available in two formats allowing automated,
high-speed application of the note to printed media, including Newspapers,
Magazines and Direct Mail. The two formats available are Linered
Post-it® Notes and Linerless Post-it® Notes. Following is a brief
description of each product and the mechanical application process
corresponding to each.
Product Descriptions
Linered Post-it® Notes for Labelers
Linered Post-it® Notes for Labelers are available in either rolls (12" or
20" outside diameter rolls on a 3" inside diameter core) or fan-folded in boxes.
The notes are on a removable, recyclable liner and can be applied with
conventional pressure sensitive labeling equipment. Post-it® Notes are affixed
to the printed media and the liner is simultaneously removed and rewound. Note
placement is typically adjustable in both lateral and longitudinal for
flexibility and accuracy in placement.
Linerless Post-it® Notes
Linerless Post-it® Notes are available in a 20" outside diameter on a 3"
inside diameter core. This product must be applied with equipment designed
to automatically cut or burst the note and apply it directly to the printed
media. This may be the most economical option for printers or publishers
applying a high volume of Post-it® Notes on a regular basis. Machines are
available for off-line, on-line, as well as on-press application. Note
placement is typically adjustable in both lateral and longitudinal for
flexibility and accuracy in placement.
Typical Application Rates
Linered Post-it® Notes for Labelers
Typical rates for applying a 3" x 3" note can range from 10-40,000 notes per hour.
Production rates are dependent on equipment, application conditions and the printed
media to which the note is being applied. Please test to determine your
application rates.
Linerless Post-it® Notes
Typical rates for applying a 3" x 3" note can range from 15-80,000 notes per hour.
Production rates are dependent on equipment, application conditions and the printed
media to which the Note is being applied. Please test to determine your
application speeds.
Typical Accuracy of Application Placement
Linered
Post-it® Notes for Labelers
Typical placement accuracy for applying a 3" x 3" note is ±
1/8." Placement accuracy is dependent on equipment, application conditions
and the printed media to which the note is being applied. Please contact
equipment manufacturers for equipment specifications.
Linerless Post-it® Notes
Typical placement accuracy for applying a 3" x 3" note is ±
1/8." Placement accuracy is dependent on equipment, application conditions
and the printed media to which the Note is being applied. Please contact
equipment manufacturers for equipment specifications.
Tested and Approved Manufacturers of Labeling Equipment
Linered
Post-it® Notes for Labelers
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
Linerless Post-it® Notes
Ga-Vehren Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-576-2007
Hurletron Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois, 888-371-0761
Kirk-Rudy, Inc., Kennesaw, Georgia, 770-427-4203
Additional Information
To talk to a
specialist at 3M regarding automated application of Linered or Linerless
Post-it® Notes, please call us at 1-800-610-6947.