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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Magnetic Stripes
My company produces gift, loyalty, hotel and membership cards. What are the benefits to using a PSA magnetic stripe?
A PSA or pressure sensitive adhesive magnetic stripe can be used during the manufacturing process for various types of cards, rather than employing other heat laminating methods. Magnetic stripes are secured to cards often made of plastics; take for instance your credit card. However, these cards can also be made out of other materials like polyester, paper and wood. To help identify the benefits of utilizing a PSA magnetic stripe, I consulted an expert, Nick Helfrich of Budnick Converting, Inc.
“PSA magnetic stripes require less time to laminate, which will decrease your overall production time. PSA mag stripes can also lessen a company’s capital costs, due the ability to use standard labeling and laminating equipment across different applications. The easy switchover and set-up between an assortment of customers helps simplify production for multiple jobs. These stripes also adhere to a large variety of substrates, which would alleviate problems you may incur with traditional methods. With this in mind, some manufacturers are now moving towards producing wood cards (biodegradable) over their plastic adversaries as a “green” initiative. Although, additional benefits will arise that are specific to different customers, depending on their application.”
To recap, according to Helfrich, the benefits of PSA magnetic stripes are quickness, lower capital costs, ease in equipment switchover, and their ability to adhere to many surfaces. If you are interested in learning more about pressure sensitive magnetic stripes, please share your comments and they will be addressed at the earliest convenience.
A PSA or pressure sensitive adhesive magnetic stripe can be used during the manufacturing process for various types of cards, rather than employing other heat laminating methods. Magnetic stripes are secured to cards often made of plastics; take for instance your credit card. However, these cards can also be made out of other materials like polyester, paper and wood. To help identify the benefits of utilizing a PSA magnetic stripe, I consulted an expert, Nick Helfrich of Budnick Converting, Inc.
“PSA magnetic stripes require less time to laminate, which will decrease your overall production time. PSA mag stripes can also lessen a company’s capital costs, due the ability to use standard labeling and laminating equipment across different applications. The easy switchover and set-up between an assortment of customers helps simplify production for multiple jobs. These stripes also adhere to a large variety of substrates, which would alleviate problems you may incur with traditional methods. With this in mind, some manufacturers are now moving towards producing wood cards (biodegradable) over their plastic adversaries as a “green” initiative. Although, additional benefits will arise that are specific to different customers, depending on their application.”
To recap, according to Helfrich, the benefits of PSA magnetic stripes are quickness, lower capital costs, ease in equipment switchover, and their ability to adhere to many surfaces. If you are interested in learning more about pressure sensitive magnetic stripes, please share your comments and they will be addressed at the earliest convenience.