OVD Security Foil ★ — Platinum Printing Solutions

01 · Main properties

Optical variable devices for brand protection and authentication.

Custom-origin optical variable devices — kinetic motion, colour shift, switch effects.
Micro-text and nano-features at sub-25 µm — readable only under defined optics.
Image-to-substrate registration to ±0.5 mm on supported converting lines.
Multi-layer construction: kinetic OVD + covert layer + hot-stamp release.
NDA-controlled origination process — masters never leave production.
Lot-traceable: batch numbers carry origin, master ID and run date in the COA.

02 · Applications

Where it earns its place.

Excise and tax stamps for tobacco, alcohol and pharmaceuticals.
Brand-protection labels for prestige goods — handbags, watches, cosmetics, electronics.
Document security — certificates, transcripts, professional credentials.
Loyalty and limited-edition packaging where authentication is part of the experience.
Identity card and credential overlays under government contract.

03 · Compatible printing machines

Specified across the major platforms.

Flatbed hot-foil presses with registration sensors — Gietz FSA, Bobst Foilmaster.
Rotary hot-foil and registered cold-foil converting lines.
Specialist OVD application equipment — by referral.
Hand-stamp + edition presses for short-run security work.

04 · Substrate & parameters

What it lands on, and how to run it.

Figures below are starting points. Our service team will dial it in on your line.

Paper & board

105–125 °C · standard hot-stamp window

Self-adhesive label stock

Hot or cold-foil application

Polyester & polycarbonate cards

120–140 °C · ID overlay

Specialty security paper

As specified by issuer

Press speed

Reduced for registered application — up to 3,000 sheets/hr

Registration

±0.5 mm image-to-substrate on supported lines

Origination time

8–12 weeks for new master

Minimum order

Project-based · NDA on engagement

05 · Shades available

8 shades · plus custom origination.

8 stock OVD patterns. Custom origination — kinetic, micro-text, animated — on commission.

Stock patterns8

Custom origination8–12 weeks

EngagementUnder NDA

OVD-100Kinetic StarPattern Reg.

OVD-200Rainbow PillarStock OVD

OVD-300Dot MatrixMicro-array

OVD-400WeaveStock OVD

OVD-500SwitchBi-stable

OVD-600Concentric WaveStock OVD

OVD-700Micro-textSub-25 µm

OVD-800Custom originationNDA

06 · Transport & storage

Handle it right, it prints right.

Storage temperature

15 – 25 °C · stable, climate-controlled

Relative humidity

40 – 65% RH · avoid sustained exposure outside range

Shelf life

12 months from manufacture in sealed packaging

Orientation

Store rolls upright on the core; do not stack horizontally

Light

Keep boxed; avoid direct sunlight and high-UV environments

Pre-press conditioning

Acclimatise unopened in pressroom for 24h before first use

07 · Ordering

Cut to your machine, shipped from the nearest office.

Standard widths

Project-specified · ±0.1 mm tolerance

Standard lengths

Project-specified

Core diameter

1″ / 3″ as required

Lead time · stock OVD

4–6 weeks

Lead time · custom origination

8–12 weeks

Engagement

Under NDA · minimum project value applies

Optical variable devices for brand protection and authentication.

Where it earns its place.

Specified across the major platforms.

What it lands on, and how to run it.

8 shades · plus custom origination.

Handle it right, it prints right.

Cut to your machine, shipped from the nearest office.

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