Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely if your brand is important to you! Other alternatives are cheap vinyl stickers, which peel, fade and chip off plastic surfaces, or completely disappear. If you wish to establish long lasting brand and product recognition, which is important for any strong brand, the systems we offer will prove invaluable to you time after time, year in year out!

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Absolutely. Our system allows for small or custom runs to be produced economically.

Metallic colours are achievable via screen print however will increase the rates dramatically due to the setup to run small quantities. Our recommendation is to stick within the standard print range unless there the designs where there is Gold or Silver only required. Once we obtain positive feedback from samples, we can offer to send you a colour book that has the range of colour options available on our digital printer.

Metallic colours are achievable via screen print however will increase the rates dramatically due to the setup to run small quantities. Our recommendation is to stick within the standard print range unless there the designs where there is Gold or Silver only required. Once we obtain positive feedback from samples, we can offer to send you a colour book that has the range of colour options available on our digital printer.

For example if you order between 16-20 sheets this equates to 140USD freight. This is to your door using DAP terms which means any local taxes and/or duties are payable by you, the receiver.

Certainly. The INMOULD graphics can be applied to virtually any mould temperature; from cold to very hot (approx 100?C or 212?F).

In short, very few! We utilise both screen and digital print processes, incorporating CMYK Photo finish, spot colours from the PANTONE Colour system and a range of metallics.

Printing with half-tones at 65dpi+ allows us to achieve drop-shadows, colour gradients and special effects. 

Unlimited! Our graphic systems are best used within 12 months of supply, however we have known consumers to be using our 7 year-old graphics. The unique construction of our graphics, when kept in temperate climate conditions, are unlikely to deteriorate.

We recommend graphics are stored in sealed packaging supplied, in a dry, dust-free environment, at room temperature, 15–35°C (60-95°F) to ensure longevity. 

See our Standard Graphics Catalogue, displaying a vast range of pre-designed graphics requiring no set up cost.

We tried. We subjected our graphics to 2500 hour test in a QUV Weatherometer and the colours showed no appreciable colour change or deterioration. Proven!

Yes, and you can expect these to be sharp and bright not like other inferior print processes.

This is determined by the graphic type, quantity, colours and dimensions. Apply for a quick quote.

The graphics are simple and easy to apply with minimal skills required which can be easily passed on to any operator. Request samples to trial on your own moulds and products.

Per artwork, provided it fits within our 95 x 65cm sheet area (approx. 37.4” x 25.6”)

Preventative Action:

1. Take extra care during application. Ensure you apply from the centre outwards or from one side to the other. If air becomes trapped, lance with a pin or knife point and roll again to expel air and flatten.

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Preventative Action:

1. Ensure you squeegee the whole graphic prior to burnishing to ensure the heat-activated adhesive has full contact with surface area.

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Preventative Action:
1. Ensure mould surface is free from release agents or cleaning residues prior to application.
2. It may be necessary to reduce rotation speed with large mouldings to avoid ‘washing’ the graphic off.
3. With larger mouldings ideally apply graphic to a recessed area to avoid wash off
4. Once graphic is applied, lightly spray reverse side with surface enhancer to protect graphic from material erosion.
5. If the mould features a sand-blasted or shot-peened finish we would recommend this surface is lightly sanded, especially with newer moulds. INMOULD graphics work best on a polished or smooth mould surface.
6. Ensure mould surface is cleaned regularly of adhesive residue build up. We recommend every cycle. Residue build up will gas and cause imperfections in the graphics surface.
7. Avoid preloading mould with graphics for the following day’s cycle as graphics can lose adhesion during this period and result in removal of graphic during the mould cycle

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Cause:
The graphic properties have been damaged therefore will not bond sufficiently to plastic

Preventative Action:
1. Ensure even pressure is being applied to graphics during application. If graphic is distorted or stretched this will effect mouldability.
2.Take care not to seal reverse side of graphic with liquid agents

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Cause:
Insufficient bond between tape and reverse side (white material) of graphic. See following steps.

Preventative Action:

1. Apply pressure over graphic and tape. With paper side facing up, hold tape and peel back paper against itself thus exposing the face of the graphic.

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Preventative Action:
1. Ensure graphic is suited for application to the plastic material used.
2. Surface temperature is too cool. Refer to temperature specified in guide and video.
3. Ensure you squeegee the whole graphic prior to burnishing to ensure the heat-activated adhesive has full contact with surface area.
4. Burnish until transfer is noticeable. The transfer sheet will begin to shift about and you will notice air between the transfer sheet and graphic. We recommend our Air-burnishing tool for optimum results.

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Cause:
Air has become trapped bewteen the graphic and plastic surface.

Preventative Action:

1.Ensure graphic for application to plastic material used, see Technical Data sheet 

2.Surface temperature is too cool and not oxidised. Refer to guide, note also harder plastics require increased temperature to that specified in guide. 

3.Ensure you squeegee the whole graphic prior to burnishing to remove air-bubbles and activate adhesive. 

4.Burnish until transfer evident. Note transfer sheet may change colour, shift about, and start to lift from graphic. For best results use an air-burnishing tool 

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Cause:
Graphic being exposed to extreme heat for prolonged period.

Preventative Action:
1. Apply less heat and ensure you use even heat source by applying flame in brush-type strokes, rather than intense flame in one area. 

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Cause:
Insufficient bond between graphic and plastic part

Preventative Action:

1.Ensure graphic for application to plastic material used, see Technical Data sheet 

2.Surface temperature is too cool and not oxidised. Refer to guide, note also harder plastics require increased temperature to that specified in guide. 

3.Ensure you squeegee the whole graphic prior to burnishing to remove air-bubbles and activate adhesive. 

4.Burnish until transfer evident. Note transfer sheet may change colour, shift about, and start to lift from graphic. For best results use an air-burnishing tool 

5.Increase flaming in final step, noting graphic change in appearance from smooth to wrinkled, then back to a smooth surface. Test once product is fully cooled and returned to normal state 

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Cause:
Adhesive and/or liquid residue likely evident on mould prior to application.

Preventative Action:
1. Ensure surface area is clean. Use clean cloth and solvent IPA or alcohol wipes, to prepare the mould surface for application. 

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Preventative Action:
1. Ensure you squeegee the whole graphic without force, gentle pressure is required, especially on warmer moulds.

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Cause:
The graphic had poor adhesion to the mould. See answers 1-8

Preventative Action:
1. Ensure mould surface is free from release agents or cleaning residues prior to application. Use tape-test as shown in video to confirm mould surface is ‘graphic ready.’ 
2. It may be necessary to reduce rotation speed with large mouldings to avoid ‘washing’ the graphic off.
3. With larger mouldings ideally apply graphic to a recessed area to avoid wash off
4. Once graphic is applied, lightly spray reverse side with surface enhancer to protect graphic from material erosion.
5. If the mould features a sand-blasted or shot-peened finish we would recommend this surface is lightly sanded, especially with newer moulds. INMOULD graphics work best on a polished or smooth mould surface.

6. Ensure surface area is clean. Use 2-step cleaning if necessary. 1. remove adhesive residue using spray&scrape method 2. dry surface using fast evaporating solvent.
7. Avoid preloading mould with graphics for the following day’s cycle as graphics can lose adhesion during this period and result in removal of graphic during the mould cycle.
8. Type 5B featuring PTAC™. Move graphic into area on mould surface which is cooler, recommended less than 40°C

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Preventative Action:
1. As above plus note to apply to minimum mould temperature of 40°C (104°F). Application using spray-gun will achieve best results.

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