Metalprint
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Product description
Paperboard with metallised PET laminated to the print side providing excellent conditions for decorative printings where a luxurious appeal is required. The metallised PET has an exceptionally good surface smoothness with the ability to faithfully reproduce the most sophisticated printing images.
The printing surface of Metalprint requires no preprint treatment. Use either of the following methods: offset litho, both conventional and UV, gravure and flexo. Common for all methods is that inks for non-absorbent materials should be used. For more information, contact your local supplier for correct ink recommendations.
Additional properties
- Metallised surface ready to print on
- Exceptionally good surface smoothness
- Very good barrier properties
Vapor Oxygen
Typical end use areas
Generally in applications where a luxury appeal is required
Tobacco
Wine and spirits
Perfume and cosmetics
Hair care and toiletries
Pharmaceuticals
Brochures
Confectionery
Baseboard/Grammage guide
Information on baseboard properties is found under Paperboard products in the Product Catalogue. Metalprint is available in the following combinations of baseboards and grammages (g/m2):
| Invercote |
Printing side 29 g/m2 Metalprint
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Grammage range according to the specific baseboard
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Reverse side
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| Invercote |
Printing side
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Grammage range according to the specific baseboard
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Reverse side 29 g/m2 Metalprint
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| Incada |
Printing side 29 g/m2 Metalprint
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Grammage range according to the specific baseboard
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Reverse side
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| Incada |
Printing side
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Grammage range according to the specific baseboard
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Reverse side 29 g/m2 Metalprint
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For Metalprint the estimated increase in stiffness as a result of the lamination process is, for machine direction 5-12%, for cross direction 14-24%, in relation to the specified baseboard value. The lower the baseboard grammage, the higher the percentage increase. |