Hot Transfer Product - Metallic
Bookbinding
BSP-Grade
Metallic hot stamping transfer product for coated and uncoated substrates
The BSP has been developed for application on coated and uncoated paper and board.
Key Features
The BSP grade features large coverage on untreated paper and some bookbinding materials, such as balacron, baladek and fine cloth. This transfer product is extremely suitable for hot stamping and embossing in 1 pass and suitable for lacquered or varnished materials.
Key specifications for hot stamping
Designed for use on a wide range of hot stamping machines, with typical operating temperatures:
Vertical, platen and clam-shell machines: 95°C - 125°C
Cylinder machines: 130℃ - 170℃
The optimum stamping temperature is dependent upon machine type and other application parameters, and the customer should determine to their own satisfaction the suitability of the foil application and press setup.
Substrates
Uncoated papers and boards and a range of uncoated paper label stocks, coated papers and boards, bookbinding substrate and fine cloth materials.
Availability
For information on stock availability, contact the Customer Service Team at API Transfer Technologies.
You can find the colour options currently available from stock for this grade along with a link to our 3D Colour Gallery for further information at the bottom of this page.
Storage
Foils should not be stored or transported in direct sunlight, and should avoid extremes of heat and humidity, as well as condensation and undue pressure on the roll. Under ideal storage conditions of 5-25°C and 30-60% relative humidity, a storage life of 12 months should be possible.
Typical market sectors
- Book covers
- Identity cards and passports
- Greeting cards
- Business cards
- Labels
- General hot stamping applications
- Posters
- Folders and presentation maps
Datasheet
Data contained in this information sheet is provided as a source of information that we believe to be accurate and reliable at time of writing but does not constitute a warranty of any kind. Customers should determine to their own satisfaction the suitability of this material for a specific purpose. API Transfer Technologies reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please contact the Customer Service Team at API Transfer Technologies for further information and availability details. Samples are available from us upon request. If you need assistance, we will be happy to provide advice and support.
Available Colours
Please note that we only list the grades we have available from stock here. Many colours can also be ordered in further grades on special request and with the appropriate order quantity. If the colour you require is not listed here in the grade you need, please contact us by telephone or using the contact form below to ask us about further options.
The colours displayed on your screen are very close to the exact product colour, but are still only digital representations of the original colours. The device you are viewing this on may cause the colour to appear different. We strongly recommend that you request a sample to get an accurate representation of the colour.