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IMD - Inmold Decoration

INSERT MOLDING

Hot Stamping Process

KURZ FOIL TECHNOLOGY

Stamping Tools

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release layer

polyester carrier (is peeled off)

top layer

functional layer

adhesive layer

Structure ofHot Stamping Foil

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• Metallic

• Brushed

• Unicolor

• Light Line

• High Brilliant Metallic

• Luxor – Alufin (gold – silver)

• Colorit

• Cold Stamping

• Foils for Brand Protection

applications

Each foil design is available for any application

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All our foils can be ordered as second surface foils as well

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Roll-on stamping process Vertical stamping process

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KURZ PRODUCTS

IMD (Inmold Decoration)

BRAND PROTECTION

PLASTIC DECORATION

GENERAL PLASTIC DECORATION

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

GRAPHIC INDUSTRY

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

COSMETIC INDUSTRY

SPORTING AND TOYS

INDUSTRY

FURNITURE INDUSTRY

THERMOTRANSFER INDUSTRY

TV / AUDIO / HIFI

HEAT TRANSFERSingle Image Decoration

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

TELECOM. INDUSTRY

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IMD

TELECOM.

HOUSEHOLD

APPLIANCES

COSMETICS

AUTOMOTIVE

ELECTRONICS

PHARMA

INDUSTRY

Inmold Decoration

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IMD

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IMD Inmold Decoration

Foil-FeedingDeviceKurz own designed foil feeder

Top & bottom motor for parallel positioning

Simple adjustment during operation without production stop!

Pos. Tolerance-Feeder: ±0,07mm Pos. Tolerance on part ±0,2mm

Cycle link to vision control possible

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IMD New Design Developments

Multiple Metallics

Soft Touch

Structured foils Gradient Printing/Gradient Metallization

Metallic - Metallic = Premium optic

novel 3D-Effects (Automotive)

Transparent lacquer system

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IMD

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Radiator grill

Hot Stamping Applications

BMW1/3/5/7 series

Badges

Case Study Automotive Industry

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In-Mould-Labelling (IML) – Most important characteristics

• Mechanical stability of foil for easy handling• Thermal stability of foil, no break-out and no perforation of melt • Thermal resiliance of printing colors• Foils must be processable as an IML Label (Design,

Surfacespecifiation)• Perfect separation, no „sticking“ of labels• Flawless die- cutting of labels

IML

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Laminating process Laminated foil Die cutting Insert in mold Molding process

Finished product

LKG Customer

IML

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Normal hot stamping foil LAM foil

(Carrier to be peeled off after stamping)

(Carrier is laminated on substrate after stamping)

IML

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IML Cover

The stamped part can be taken out of the body and be replaced by an IML Logo

Advantages

- Fast market reactions possible

- Label can be glued or die- casted

- Flexibility for decors

IML

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IML– Reasons for using IML

• High Product quality • Overlay of core material with a label• Article price justifies higher production costs• Additional automatic stacking and follow up processes are easy to

realise (nointerim storage)• The geometry of articles makes printing extremely difficult or

expensive• Design possibilities

IML

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Formed Foil Pre centering

precision

Unformed foil Foil supply

Carrier

IML

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GENERAL PLASTICS

Household Plastics

Suitable for up and down hot stamping method as well as for peripherical hot stamping

Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications

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3D effect for furniture edge application

Inline decorated profiles

For kitchen accessories like shutters and refrigerator parts

2nd surface edge banding

GENERAL PLASTICS

Household Plastics

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First and second surface decoration in combination with screen and pad printing

Front panels in various designs

GENERAL PLASTICS

Household Plastics

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Inhibits the growth and spread of bacteria for kitchen, bathroom and living areas in general.

UNICOLOR clear top lacquer with special antibacterial properties.

Vacuum formed canteen.

GENERAL PLASTICS

Household Plastics

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GENERAL PLASTICS

Consumer Electronic Industry

New: Black high gloss (wet look) in combination with UV top coat coming soon

TV cabinet's in different designs utilizing UNICOLOR, BRUSHED and WOODGRAIN foils.

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GENERAL PLASTICS

Furniture Industry

Metallized foils in various designs and for several applications

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Case Study Thermal Transfer

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trade marksconsumablespharmacyfilmsprecision componentssoftwareaudio / video

OVD = Optically Variable Device

TRUSTSEAL®

HOLOGRAM (2D, 2D/3D, DotMatrix)

BRAND PROTECTION

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Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit

Intellectual property theft is a threat to us all, and the problem is growing.With established links to organized crime a industry has now become a global epidemic.

The worldwide damage from illegal imitation of brand names amounts to over 250 billion US-dollars per year (5-7% of world trade).

BRAND PROTECTION

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Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit

Nowadays hardly any product is safe from imitation.

Internationally famous trademark, luxury fashion garments, watches, perfumes and upscale consumer goods are suffering from fakes and imitations.

Illegal imitation affects sales, jobs and the manufactures reputation.

The existence of substandard, forged products can quite simply destroy the image and the standing of the authorized manufacturer, and his all important reputation .

BRAND PROTECTION

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Imitations are a risk to a company‘s image and to its profit

security level

low

medium

high

risk of counterfeits

BRAND PROTECTION

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Requirements of Security Features

Easy to communicate

Easy to verify

Hard to copy / imitate

BRAND PROTECTION

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The Optical Variable Device simultaneously helps to protect the integrity of the trademark whilst at the same time adds a new dimension to the product appearance.

Analysis of Necessary SecurityProposal for Security FeaturesDesign and OriginationProduction of the Security DeviceIntegration into Production Process

The KURZ Commercial Security Concept

BRAND PROTECTION

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BRAND PROTECTION

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HEAT TRANSFER

Modified hot stamping foils with registered multi-color printing( customized)

Heat Transfers are ‘special foils‘ - always project related

Definition

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HEAT TRANSFER

Multi-colored decoration through hot stampingsuitable for:

4-color processpartial metallizationunlimited design variations

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HEAT TRANSFER

Household AppliancesWriting InstrumentsAutomotiveFlexible MaterialsConsumer ElectronicsLawn and GardenPersonal CareCosmeticsSporting GoodsToysTools

Application Fields

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HEAT TRANSFER

ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING SILKSCREEN PRINTING

two different production processes

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HEAT TRANSFER

Special foil formulation for flexible materials, mainly for textiles

NEW from KURZ in Silkscreen Printing

FLEXIBLE LINEHeat Transfers

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Big range of standard machines

Custom made machines

Silicone dies

Fixtures

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

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Tell us your requirements and we will offer you the right hot stamping system, including foil, machine and tooling.

We can offer you a wide range of machines for your special needs out of our standard machine program or we customize it for you.

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

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LS-103/N for plastic profiles

LS-400 for flat parts

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

Roll-on machines

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Up-down machines

HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

Serie PE-500 and PE-1200Available with sliding table and rotary table

Also possible with registering device for heat transfer foil

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HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

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HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

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HOTSTAMPING MACHINES

DIES & TOOLS

For all your applications you can get the toolings from our sister company H+M

Address:

Hinderer + Mühlich KG

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73037 Göppingen

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