Heat transfer label film print on plastic PP PE plastic bucket
Heat transfer label film is a specialized material used for decorating plastic surfaces. This durable film undergoes a printing process where designs are first applied to the film's surface. It is then transferred onto plastic items, such as PP or PE plastic buckets, using heat and pressure. The key advantage is creating a vibrant, long-lasting, and abrasion-resistant label that becomes an integral part of the container. This method is ideal for high-quality, waterproof branding on industrial and household plastic products, ensuring the print remains intact even with frequent use and exposure.
| Product name | Heat transfer film/label |
| Material | PET |
| Szie | According your design |
| Surface | Glossy film |
| Print type | Gravure print,up to 10 colors |
| Thickness | 20 micron |
| Shape | in roll |
| Length | 500m/roll |
| Width | Max 120cm |
| Package | Plastic+carton |
Key features:
* Uses heat transfer film paper for precise design transfer.
* PET material film ensures durability and print clarity.
* Ideal for printing on plastic paint buckets and other curved surfaces.
* Provides a cost-effective, high-quality decoration solution.
1. Making the Cylinder (Gravure Engraving)
Design Preparation: The desired pattern or artwork is digitally designed and prepared for engraving. Cylinder Engraving: A metal (usually copper or chrome-plated) cylinder is laser-engraved with the design, creating microscopic cells that will hold ink.
2. Printing (Gravure Printing)
Ink Application: The engraved cylinder rotates through an ink reservoir, picking up ink in its engraved cells.
Excess Ink Removal: A doctor blade scrapes off excess ink, leaving ink only in the engraved cells. Film Transfer:The cylinder presses against the PET or PP film, transferring the ink in the desired pattern.
3. Drying (Hot Air or UV Curing)
Hot Air Drying: The printed film passes through a drying tunnel where heated air evaporates solvents, ensuring the ink sets properly.
UV Curing (for UV inks): Some films use UV-curable inks, which dry instantly under ultraviolet light for faster production.
4. Cutting (Slitting & Sheeting)
Slitting (Roll Form): If the film is produced in large rolls, a slitting machine cuts it into narrower rolls of the required width.
5. Quality Inspection (QC)
Visual Check: Operators inspect for defects such as misprints, scratches, or uneven ink distribution.
Adhesion Test: A sample is heat-pressed onto a substrate (e.g., plastic barrel) to verify bonding strength.
Color Accuracy:Spectrophotometers ensure colors match the approved design.
Durability Testing: Some films undergo abrasion, chemical, or water-resistance tests.
6. Packaging
Roll Packaging: Films in roll form are wrapped in protective plastic, labeled, and boxed.
Decai Honorise is a leading manufacturer of heating transfer field, one-stop service comprehensive enterprise. The products involves the following major aspects:High-precision hot stamping silicone rubber roller and wheel、gravure printing rubber roller and various industrial rubber rollers,Thermal transfer film labels and in-mold labeling,Heat transfer machine and hot stamping machine.Integrating production, sales and R&D together. In strict accordance with printing industry standards for production and management. We're own scientific formula, precise processing methods and superb grinding technology, we provide high-quality products with advanced production equipment and strong technical force.
1.Are you a manufacturer?
3.How can we guarantee quality?
We will conduct a professional quality inspection after printing, removing any products that do not meet export standards. Only after passing our quality inspection will the goods be shipped to you.
4.How to use heat transfer film printing ?
1)Firstly you must have a heat transfer machine and your product needs to be made of plastic.
6.How can we contact you?
We are always available on Alibaba.com, WhatsApp, Wechat. You can also reach us by email. You are welcome to send us any questions anytime and we will reply you.