Indigo

 

STAFIXGRIP_INDIGO_ProductManual_EN_v1.0.pdf

Product properties

STAFIX®GRIP Indigo is a self-adhesive material that adheres to various clean and very smooth surfaces with a silicon adhesion layer. The material is removable without leaving any residue and reusable even up to 12 months. The material adheres on the unprinted side only.

STAFIX®GRIP Indigo is designed for printing in sheetfed HP Indigo® presses, the film has a special receptive coating for HP Indigo®s’ ElektroInks™, the coating allows excellent ink transferability and ink adhesion.

SHELF LIFE
In the sealed original package, unprinted material can be stored 18 months.

Product data

FORMATSHEETS / BOXSHEETS / PALLET
320x460mm1002000
530x750mm1002000
Test kit envelopes (20 sheets) for printing tests are also available. Format tolerance is 0,5% in length and width. Sheet flatness tolerance is 8mm.
PRODUCT DATA
WHITE
FILMLINER
Weight (g/m2)11045
Thickness (µm)17050
Total Weight (g/m2)155
Total Thickness (µm)220
MaterialPP
FinishingMatte
Working Temperature-30 °C to 80 °C
180° Peel strength (g/25mm)4-7
RecyclabilityGrade 5 plastic
Shelf life18 months
Stafix® Product codeGR-170PPW50.1

 

Storage

Store the unwrapped STAFIX®GRIP in the original package at 25% to 50% relative humidity and 15°C to 25°C temperature. The material should remain sealed in the original wrap until the STAFIX®GRIP material has warmed up to print-room temperature.
Print-room recommended relative humidity is 50% to 60% and temperature is 18°C to 30°C. After use re-seal the remaining unused material in the original package.

 STORAGE CONDITIONSPRINTING CONDITIONS
Humidity25% to 50%50% to 60%
Temperature15°C to 25°C 18°C to 30°C

Proper acclimatization allows for better feeding through the press.
The warming-up time depends on the pallet weight and the temperature difference between the warehouse and the print-room, see table below for more details:

PACKAGINGWEIGHTTEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE (°C)
FORMATKG (APPROX)5-10°15-20°25-30°35-40°HOURS
320 x 460 mm3 kg1222
530 x 750 mm8 kg1123

Once the STAFIX®GRIP INDIGO sheets have reached the same temperature as the print room you can open the boxes. Let the material acclimatize with the open box for 2 hours prior to printing for better runnability and efficient feeding.
After use, repack the remaining unused material in the original package.

STAFIXGRIP_INDIGO_ProductManual_EN_v1.0.pdf
For pictures a raster of 60 – 70 l/cm is recommended. Create the black text of only 100% black for better registration. Avoid heavy deposits of ink for faster drying.

 

STAFIXGRIP_INDIGO_ProductManual_EN_v1.0.pdf
Always run a test with the right inks and right conditions before printing a commercial job, specially for the first time printing on STAFIX®GRIP Indigo.

ON PRESS
Fan the sheets properly prior to loading, place the sheets in the drawer for thicker substrates. For the series 2 (5000’s) and series 3 (7000’s) set the temperature to 100° – 130°C and the printing pressure from 200 – 250 kg. For the series 4 (10000’s and 12000’s) set the temperature to 100° – 120°C and the printing pressure from 400 to 500 kg

COATINGS
Varnish or coatings can be applied, Make sure you test the varnishes and coatings on STAFIX®GRIP Indigo previous to a print run.

POTSPRESS
STAFIX®GRIP Indigo can be die-cut and kiss-cut. Always round the corners when die-cutting or kiss cutting because the inner-sharp corners might cause the film to tear, Perforating, binding and direct mail inserting is also possible. When trimming, use sharp, nick-free blades.

PACKING & SHIPPING
Protect the products well from dust when sending the finished goods to your client. Pack the material flat and do not fold the sheets.