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Die cutting technology developed

They also claim that ThinStream technology also eliminates die strikes, one of the industry’s top quality concerns.

The patented technology for ThinStream has been licensed to the Gallus Group, which has created the Gallus Cold Die Unit to accomplish this major advance in die-cutting technology.

Until now, die-cutting liner with calipers below 23 microns has been very difficult. With conventional kiss-cutting, the die can cut through the liner and cause operational and quality problems during converting and dispensing.

ThinStream technology separates the face stock from the liner before die-cutting, cuts the label shape through the adhesive and then reassembles the label. In order to make a ‘clean cut’, the machine uses a cold die unit, which is kept below freezing to prevent the adhesive
sticking to the die.

Avery Dennison has collaborated with machine manufacturer Gallus to develop commercially available die-cutting units using the ThinStream technology. The history between Avery Dennison and Gallus stretches back to the 1940s when Ferdinand Rüesch III, father of the company’s current owner, struck up a relationship with Avery Dennison’s founder, R. Stanton Avery.

Commenting on their latest joint effort, Klaus Bachstein, CEO of Gallus, says, “We see a continuing trend of label printers seeking out
and using thinner label materials to meet the environmental requirements of brand owners around the world. We are delighted to partner with Avery Dennison to develop the Gallus Cold Die Unit and bring this exciting new technology to the marketplace.”