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Mark Andy has developed Two options to produce RFID smart labels in-line in a workflow designed by Mark Andy.
Basic "Wet" Inlay Insertion Configuration - For All Press Models
- Label face stock is printed in-line flexography, then delaminated from the release liner and routed to te Basic RFID module
- A roll of inlays is mounted within the Basic RFID module and routed to the vacuum applicator and cut-off unit. The inlay liner is delaminated from the face stock and the inlay dispensed on to the back of the label with the adhesive side away from the label adhesive.
- The inlay is advanced by the label applicator when a registration mark is detected.
- The inlay is secured to the back of the face stock with the label's adhesive. The label is left with continuous adhesive because the glue side of the inlay is still exposed.
- The face stock and liner webs are re-laminated together.
- The label is die cut or converted and finished in either rolls or delivered on a conveyor.
Advanced "Dry or Wet" Inlay Insertion - For All Press Models
- Label face stock is printed, then delaminated from the release liner and routed to the Advanced RFID module built into the press.
- A roll of inlays are unwound, fed to length, and routed to a servo driven insertion module capable of cutting the inlays into individual RFID tags in precise register with label repeat.
- The inlay is secured to the back of the face stock with the adhesive of the label.
- If the application requires continuous adhesive, a hot melt system may be used to pattern-apply glue to the liner in register with the label.
- The face stock and liner wens are re-laminated and routed to the press finishing section.
- The label is die cut or converted and finished in either rolls or delivered on a conveyor.
- Several methods of inlay verification and rejection are also available.
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