Hot & Foil Stamping Services on Plastic
At Unique Assembly & Decorating, we specialize in hot stamping services on plastic, providing a premium finish that elevates the aesthetic appeal of your products. With over 30 years of experience in hot stamping, we are committed to delivering high-quality results tailored to your unique branding and decorating needs.
Foil Stamping on Plastic Parts
Foil stamping and hot stamping is highly effective for both flat and curved surfaces. They are commonly used to highlight or decorate raised letters or symbols on radiator or washing fluid caps in the automotive industry. It is also frequently employed to decorate caps and closures for the cosmetic industry.
Compatible Plastic Materials for Hot Stamping
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Polycarbonate
- Polystyrene
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Opaque & Reflective Image Decorating
Hot stamping allows for opaque and highly reflective images that are not achievable with pad printing and screen printing techniques. While hot stamping is limited to one-color images, our equipment can be upgraded to apply heat transfer decals. These decals are typically multicolor, pre-printed images transferred to the part in a single pass using the heat and pressure of the hot stamping process.
Advantages of Hot Stamping on Plastic
- High-Quality Foil Application: Achieve vibrant colors and eye-catching designs on plastic surfaces, particularly for products with special requirements.
- Durable Finish: Hot stamped designs offer excellent resistance to wear and fading. The process is highly permanent; when a part is marked with a properly formulated foil, it can withstand harsh conditions. Even if the color should fade, the branded image will remain intact.
- Variety of Foil Options: Choose from standard colors, metallic hues, and reflective finishes to achieve the desired look for your branding.
- Great for High-Volume Runs: Hot stamping is particularly cost-effective for medium and large volume projects due to lower die and foil costs, making it an efficient choice for consistent quality across a large number of products.
- Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of plastics, including ABS, polypropylene, polyethylene, and PVC.
- Suitable for Irregular Shapes: Perfect for cylindrical, contoured, and raised areas, ensuring complete coverage.
Project Gallery
Unique Assembly is able to print or decorate nearly any rigid surface – flat or cylindrical, concave or convex, raised or recessed, and painted or coated surfaces.
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We have the capabilities to work with companies across the US and are excited to work with you on your upcoming project!
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Unique Assembly and Decorating, Inc.
2550 Wisconsin Ave,
Downers Grove, IL 60515