Warning!
Price Of Hot Stamps Are Increasing!
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Did you know we have more modern and efficient technologies than hot stamping?
Alternatives To Hot Stamping
Find the perfect technology for you.
Many of our customers love the simplicity of Hot Stamp, but struggle with its lack of versatility and increasing cost of print in a digitised and automated world, and are turning to our extremely powerful, versatile and scalable technologies that drive our real operational efficiencies.
Low to Medium Volume Use
Thermal Inkjet
Fantastic direct replacement to existing Hot Stamp for those wishing to move to having a high quality complex print message in a low to medium volume production unit, due to its high ink cost per print. Requires small amendments to print signal due to its limits in being only able to print in continuous mode.
Medium to High Volume Use
Thermal Transfer (TTO)
Perfect direct replacement to existing Hot Stamp for those wishing to move to having a high quality complex print message in a medium to high volume production unit. Can utilise existing Hot Stamp frame and existing print signal methodology, as can run in intermittent mode, the same as Hot Stamp.
WARNING!
Price Of Hot Stamps Are Increasing!
The current price for Hot Stamp is increasing. We have taken significant action to mitigate these price increases but this is becoming progressively more difficult.
The price increases are not only due to the global increase in the cost of materials, manufacture and transportation. Hot Stamp is an aging technology and as more people move away from it to new and more innovative technology, parts and distributors become more scarce and therefore more expensive.
That is why many of our customers are finding cost savings by utilising alternative technology. At i-mark, we ensure we keep abreast of emerging technologies and are proud of our reputation for providing quality and innovation to our customers. In this way, we can help ensure your company is at the forefront of your chosen field.
A Brass & Tacks Comparison
Thermal Transfer (TTO) | Hot Stamp | Thermal Ink Jet | |
|---|---|---|---|
Technology | Digital/Automated | Analogue/Mechanical | Digital/Automated |
Image Height | upto 213mm | upto30mm | upto 50mm |
Message Lenth | upto 1000mm | upto 50mm | Infinite |
Resolution | 300dpi | N/A as Embosser | upto 600dpi |
Print Quality & Speed | 3 - 35m/min | upto 800ppm | 90 mpm |
Operator Ease Of Use | Good | Exceptional | High |
Cost Per Print | Low | Low | High |
Total Cost Of Ownership | Moderate | Minimal | High |
Ink/Ribbon Wastage | Strong | Exceptional | Exceptional |
Print Adhesion To Substrate | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
Message Creation Ease | Exceptional | Lengthy | Exceptional |
Set up Time | Yes | Yes | No |
Intermittent Print Mode | Yes | No | Yes |
Continuous Print Mode | Yes | No | Yes |
Barcodes 1D & 2D | Yes | No | Yes |
Graphics | Yes | No | Yes |
Variable Data | Yes | No | Yes |
Network | Yes | No | Yes |
Serialisation | Yes | No | Yes |
Complex Messages | Yes | No | Yes |
Remote Message Creation | Yes | No | Yes |
Durability | Strong | Exceptional | Strong |
Annual Servicing | Yes | Yes | No |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | Upto 2 Years |
Environmentally Friendliness | Very Good | Excellent | Average |
See here our range of digitised/automated solutions as alternatives to hot stamping.
Hot Stamp
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The i-mark advantage.
We really do mean it when we say maximising uptime, increasing efficiency, whilst minimising costs.
Maximising uptime
German design and engineering
German engineering has for decades been the epitome of robustness, reliability and hi performance. Our systems in being of German manufacture are no different. This allows for a significant reduction in total cost of ownership due to extended equipment life. We have a customer base who commonly have machines over 15 years old in active use.
Increasing efficiencies
Minimising costs through message management
Incorrect coding on products leads to errors, whether it be, rework or costly penalties imposed by your customers. At i-mark we focus on holistic solutions that consider the technical capabilities of the coder, BUT also focus on understanding the information flow from planning to production. We then incorporate localised or centralised digitised solutions, thus eradicating human errors.
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Next day delivery
Our UK based distribution centre, based in the Midlands, providing next day delivery of your consumables and equipment.
Inclusive support
Same day service response
Nationwide network of qualified service technicians. Fully backed by technical help desk, local field service and dedicated customer service account team.
Have you seen our accreditations?
We mean it when we say we're 'experts'.
Our team possesses more experience solving problems in this field than any other. A nationwide network of qualified service technicians. Fully backed by a technical help desk, local field service and dedicated customer service account team. Nothing gets missed.
Marking and coding
with real ROI.
Automated & Semi-auto marking and coding machinery, end-to-end production lines that work with your packaging machinery.
