Pressure Sensitive Labels 101
Explain how pressure-sensitive labels function within the packaging value chain to support branding and product communication.
What you will learn
To create this course, we collaborated with experts at UPM Raflatac, establishing an overview of the global pressure sensitive labels market, decoration technologies and market share, label construction, press converting, performance testing, and so much more. Develop a skillset to use pressure sensitive labels to grow your business, increase your operational efficiency and brand equity, and drive sales in this online course.
Course Objectives
Examine the fundamentals of pressure sensitive labels – from composition to application and all of the stages in-between
Identify different categories for classifying Pressure Sensitive Labels including prime, variable, and specials
Describe the basic structure of a pressure sensitive label: face stock, adhesive and liner
Acquire an overview of the manufacturing processes used to construct, coat, laminate, convert, and apply a pressure sensitive label
Develop the skills to contribute knowledgeably to conversations regarding pressure sensitive labels
Course Outline
1.0 Decoration Technologies & Market Share
- 1.1Course Disclaimer(pdf)
- 1.2Welcome to PS 101! Introduction to Decoration Technologies and Market Share(video)
- 1.3How to Navigate the Course(video)
- 1.4Pressure Sensitive Labels Defined(text)
- 1.5Global & Pressure Sensitive Labels Market(pdf)
- 1.6Prime, Variable & Specials(video)
- 1.7Label Stock Value Chain(video)
- 1.8Discussion - Let's Get to Know Each Other!()
2.0 Pressure Sensitive Label Construction
- 2.1Introduction to PS Label Construction(video)
- 2.2Anatomy of a Label(text)
- 2.3Face Stock(video)
- 2.4Adhesives(video)
- 2.5Liners(video)
- 2.6Knowledge Check: PS Construction(quiz)
3.0 Coating & Laminating a Pressure Sensitive Construction
- 3.1Introduction to Coating and Laminating(video)
- 3.2Basic Steps(video)
- 3.3Knowledge Check: Coating & Laminating a PS Construction(quiz)
4.0 Press Converting
- 4.1Introduction to Press Converting(video)
- 4.2The Label Converting Process(video)
- 4.3Die Cutting(text)
- 4.4Stripping the Matrix(text)
- 4.5Finishing(text)
- 4.6Knowledge Check: Press Converting(quiz)
5.0 End Use Application
- 5.1Introduction to End Use Application(video)
- 5.2VIP Labels(video)
- 5.3Prime Labels(video)
- 5.4Knowledge Check: End Use Applications(quiz)
6.0 Pressure Sensitive Handling
- 6.1Introduction to Pressure Sensitive Handling(video)
- 6.2General Handling & Storage(video)
- 6.3Knowledge Check: Pressure Sensitive Handling(quiz)
7.0 Performance Testing
- 7.1Introduction to Performance Testing (video)
- 7.2Typical Test Methods(video)
- 7.3Knowledge Check: Performance Testing(quiz)
8.0 Conclusion
- 8.1Conclusion(video)
- 8.2Final Assessment(quiz)
- 8.3Course Survey(multimedia)
- 8.4Education Partners(pdf)
Instructor
Andrew Hurley, PhDFounder
37 Lessons
20 Videos
2.5 Hours
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