On flexible container manufacturing machines, the printing station is located at the beginning of the process before the bag welding and filling step within the production line. This can be achieved by using an engraved plate that acts as a stamp and a printing film. Specifically designed for this type of primary packaging, the APF, Hot Stamp Transfer Foil, provided by Polycine are compatible with industrial production equipment for PP or PET bags. They are customizable in widths and core dimensions. They offer a perfect heat resistance when the finished product undergoes its terminal sterilization cycle by autoclave. The Polycine hot stamping foil was especially developed to give best printing results on Polycine’s Multi-layer PP films. The characters remain clearly readable and are resistant to scratches that may occur during handling. Additionally, after 121°C steam sterilization. Polycine also offers regulatory & documentation s...