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Manufacturing stages of Holograms

The holographic design is embossed on metalised PET in width of upto 160 mm for the manufacture of security labels and strips.

Master Types

Holograms are embossed using the masters made using laser beams from the artwork. Different methods are used for making the master depending on the security features to be incorporated in the design. The colors in the holograms changes with the angle of viewing by the user

2D / 3D Masters

Can have 2 or 3 layers in the hologram having virtual depth between the layers. These masters have their limitations for incorporation of high security features which is the need of the times. Some features that can be provided in the layers are flip flop ( switching effects), floating effects, microtext, CLR,. etc.

Dot Matrix Masters

Kinemax masters

E Beam masters

Security Features

Our holograms include advanced overt and covert security features to protect your product and brand. These unique elements help users easily identify genuine products while making duplication and counterfeiting extremely difficult. The combination of visible and hidden security layers provides enhanced protection, reliability, and verification at every stage of the supply chain.

Overt features are directly visible to the end user for ease identification of genuine products. The overt features are complex, attractive and are difficult to replicate. Some of the overt features are Guilloche patterns. Embossed effect, Gradient and kinetic effects, etc.

Security features which are not visible to the naked eye and requiring some kind of devices are the covert features. Nano text, laser readable image, raster effects etc.. are some of the covert features. As the features are known only to the manufacturer, it assists the personnel to on field checks for authenticity of the product.

Serial Numbering

The security of holograms can be increased by providing variable data on individual hologram. The variable data can be in the form of alpha numeric serial numbers, bar codes, or/and QR codes. The variable data on the holograms can be easily read using hand held devices or mobiles. Variable data’s have assisted many manufacturers who use distribution channels for identification and reduction of counterfeit products. The variable data can be provided through laser marking, thermal printing, etc. Chemical etching are used for providing static data such as batch no/date for a lot of holograms.

Laser Marking

A low power laser is used for marking the variable data on the hologram. The laser beam marks by removal of the metal below the film surface and provide a permanent marking which cannot be erased through any means.

Thermal Printing

Easily scan able variable data provided through Thermal printed holograms are used by manufacturers for inventory control, tracking the products through the distribution channel and preventing duplication The printing are very economical, however the printed data can be erased using some solvents

Chemical Etching

Static data such as batch no. or production data can be provided on holograms. There would be no increase in the supply rate of the hologram, The data forms an integral part of the hologram and cannot be erased by any means.

Tamper Properties

Holograms are supplied with tamper evidence properties which provide clear evidence when anybody attempts to remove the label. When hologram is tried to be peeled the design gats mutilated and the label cannot be again affixed to the product or packaging. Tamper evidence properties are an added level of security. They are being used by many industries where sealed packages have to reach the consumer as a proof of authenticity.

The tamper evidence properties are supplied as:-

Full tamper evident: The label would be completely be destroyed when peeled. When peeled the film comes off leaving the metalized design on the package and cannot be reapplied.
Selective tamper evident: The label would leave a “pattern” (honeycomb) on the package when peeled
Void tamper evident the label would leave “VOID” words on the package when peeled. Please contact us for other options available.