Acrylic Adhesive: Pressure sensitive adhesive based on high strength, acrylic polymers. Can be coated as a solvent or emulsion system.
Acrylic Emulsion: Water-based latex made with acrylic polymers used in coatings and adhesives.
Adhesion: The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces. Measure of the strength with which one material sticks to another.
Adhesive: A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. Each label stock is designed to dispense at a specified temperature. Each stock is also designed for best “tack” to a given product. The adhesive will also “flow” at specific rates to provide even application. Poor release from the liner material can also cause the liner to rip, due to insufficient release agents. A diagonal tear is a good indication of poor label release.
Adhesive (P.S.): A type of adhesive which in dry form is aggressively tacky at room temperature. It has the capability of promoting a bond to dissimilar surfaces on contact with pressure.
Adhesive Bleed: Adhesive ooze or flow from pressure sensitive label stock or labels as result of cold flow, edge ooze, halo.
Adhesive Build-Up: The transfer of adhesive from label material to machinery parts during conversion or application.
Anchorage: The specific adhesion of a pressure sensitive adhesive a face material or an anchor coat.
Applicator: A device that automatically feeds and applies pressure sensitive labels to a product.
Artwork: The original designs including drawings and text produced by the artist. All elements of the design from which the black and white art and printing plates are made. Also, refers to all elements of the black and white production art.