When performing plastics decoration using KURZ foils, designs can be changed over as needed without switching processes, machines or exchanging molds. From brushed steel to black carbon, marble effect to a silk-screen, printed look - all are possible simply by exchanging the design foil. All kinds of design variations can be realized with no additional investment. This level of design flexibility is imperative as it offers decisive competitive advantages as they relate to short product life cycles and short-lived trends.

Inmold Decoration for the world

Simple, fast design changeovers pay dividends when diverse variations of a design are required, e.g. when decorating household appliances for various countries. Markings need to be applied in different languages, country-specific scales may be required, and differing design or color preferences may also need to be taken into consideration. With KURZ's Inmold Decoration technology, all you

need to do is mount a different foil roll and you will be decorating cooling

appliances for Brazil today, China tomorrow, and France the day after!

Plain aluminum, enhanced with all kinds of surface designs - the new laminating foils from KURZ make it possible. Wood designs, metal designs or even holographic continuous designs can be integrated with logos, signets and other elements as scattered prints. The foil can be directly applied to the aluminum without prior lacquering, and the foil adheres strongly to the substrate itself.

The resultant composite can be deep-drawn to a high degree without tears developing in the design. This new foil is deep-drawable to an extent not previously seen! An ideal application for this innovative product would be, for example, notebook covers. The manufacturer can apply any desired look to the sturdy, thinlayered aluminum substrate, making for a cost-effective production, uncompromised quality and brilliant design. It would also be feasible to incorporate optical security features into this application. The foil designs could contain diffi cult-to-reproduce holograms and OVDs (Optically Variable Devices) that offer a high level of protection against counterfeiting.

 Design elements, lettering and measurement scales in a metal look give a truly refi ned impression. The household appliances and home electronics industries have discovered these exclusive design effects for themselves. Partially metallized KURZ foils provide individual elements with an authentic, shiny metallic appearance. Sophisticated technology is required to produce these foils - the results justify the effort, however!

Component wall thicknesses of under a millimeter are increasingly being demanded, particularly in the cell phone sector. These devices need to be as small as possible while offering as many functions as possible which leaves little room for the housing. Thin-wall technology enables the production of space-saving

components; additional advantages include material savings and a shorter cooling time. The combination of Inmold Decoration and thinwall injection molding places special demands on the machine and mold technology as well as the IMD foils.

KURZ provides intensive support for thin-wall projects in the form of know-how, tools and foils which are especially suitable for the particular requirements of this technology.

Displays for medical measurement devices require a maximum level of transparency. To meet this requirement, KURZ has developed lacquer layers with

an especially high transmission value. The corresponding foils are easily processed and shaped and can be adapted well to the display geometry.

These ultra-clear KURZ solutions protect the display against scratching, abrasion and chemicals and guarantee a long-lasting, clear view through the display.

KURZ' comprehensive IMD product range now includes foils with a real, tangible surface structure. The new range of foils encompasses line, wave, and point

structures with a structural depth of 20 to 40 micrometers. These structures can be superimposed onto a wide variety of base designs. They are especially effective when combined with metallized foils, which are available in a matte,

gloss or brushed metal fi nish. Structured foils are suitable for decorating flat plastic parts as well as geometries with a slight degree of elongation.

The advantage of using these foils during the injection molding process is they eliminate the need for the mold itself to apply the structure.

It is no longer necessary to replace the mold when changing designs as different

structures and smooth surfaces can be achieved with the same mold.