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The holographic design is embossed on metalised PET in width of upto 160 mm for the manufacture of security labels and strips.

Manufacturing stages of Holograms:

Master origination
Electroforming (shim making)
Embossing
Adhesive coating and lamination
Auto die cutting / slitting / Micro slitting
Quality checking
Packing and dispatch

Master Types

Holograms are embossed using the masters made using laser beams from the artwork. Different methods are used for making the master depending on the security features to be incorporated in the design. The colors in the holograms changes with the angle of viewing by the user

2D / 3D Masters

Can have 2 or 3 layers in the hologram having virtual depth between the layers. These masters have their limitations for incorporation of high security features which is the need of the times. Some features that can be provided in the layers are flip flop ( switching effects), floating effects, microtext, CLR,. etc.

Dot Matrix Masters

Dotmatrix masters have the ability to provide brighter holograms with additional security features such as Gradient effects, animated images. Kinetic images, nano text, true images etc. The resolution of such masters are upto dpi

Kinemax masters

For incorporation of additional security features in the hologram design kinemax masters having a higher dpi are made. Additional security features such as embossed effect, achromatic white effect etc.. can be provided

E Beam masters

Electron beams are used for making the masters. As electron beam have very high dpi more security features can be provided. Such holograms are used for extremely high volume, high security products

Security Features

Holograms supplied may have both Overt and Covert security features.

Overt features are directly visible to the end user for ease identification of genuine products. The overt features are complex, attractive and are difficult to replicate. Some of the overt features are Guilloche patterns. Embossed effect, Gradient and kinetic effects, etc.

Security features which are not visible to the naked eye and requiring some kind of devices are the covert features. Nano text, laser readable image, raster effects etc.. are some of the covert features. As the features are known only to the manufacturer, it assists the personnel to on field checks for authenticity of the product.

Serial Numbering

The security of holograms can be increased by providing variable data on individual hologram. The variable data can be in the form of alpha numeric serial numbers, bar codes, or/and QR codes. The variable data on the holograms can be easily read using hand held devices or mobiles. Variable data’s have assisted many manufacturers who use distribution channels for identification and reduction of counterfeit products. The variable data can be provided through laser marking, thermal printing, etc. Chemical etching are used for providing static data such as batch no/date for a lot of holograms.

Laser Marking

A low power laser is used for marking the variable data on the hologram. The laser beam marks by removal of the metal below the film surface and provide a permanent marking which cannot be erased through any means.

Thermal Printing

Easily scan able variable data provided through Thermal printed holograms are used by manufacturers for inventory control, tracking the products through the distribution channel and preventing duplication The printing are very economical, however the printed data can be erased using some solvents

Chemical Etching

Static data such as batch no. or production data can be provided on holograms. There would be no increase in the supply rate of the hologram, The data forms an integral part of the hologram and cannot be erased by any means.

Tamper Properties

Holograms are supplied with tamper evidence properties which provide clear evidence when anybody attempts to remove the label. When hologram is tried to be peeled the design gats mutilated and the label cannot be again affixed to the product or packaging. Tamper evidence properties are an added level of security. They are being used by many industries where sealed packages have to reach the consumer as a proof of authenticity.

The tamper evidence properties are supplied as:-

Full tamper evident: The label would be completely be destroyed when peeled. When peeled the film comes off leaving the metalized design on the package and cannot be reapplied.
Selective tamper evident: The label would leave a “pattern” (honeycomb) on the package when peeled
Void tamper evident the label would leave “VOID” words on the package when peeled. Please contact us for other options available.