Narrow-Web Cold Transfer is a high-speed process in which the metallised layer of the transfer product is bonded to the substrate by means of an adhesive UV or conventional ink, so that no embossing dies are required. Unlike Sheet-fed Offset Cold Transfer, modern presses, which are often modular, offer the option of changing modules per printing station. This means that the Cold Transfer module does not necessarily have to be the first unit.

API Transfer Technologies’ Narrow-Web Cold Transfer products are primarily designed for labels but are also ideal for packaging. They can be applied seamlessly on wider bed presses equipped with Cold Transfer modules, such as UV flexo, UV web offset and UV web letterpress systems.

Our overprintable Narrow-Web Cold Transfer products offer high gloss and a stunning metallic appearance on fine lines to large solid areas.

As many Narrow-Web applications use transparent substrates, such as for no-label looks and In-Mold Labels (IML), we have developed a special product series to enable counter and reverse print productions. In these applications, the Cold Transfer product is applied mirror-inverted onto the transparent substrate using a clear adhesive, allowing the subsequent print image to be visible through the substrate. This method automatically protects the printed image from abrasion and damage, eliminating the need for an additional protective coating. Furthermore, this configuration allows for the inline application of label adhesives onto the final printed image.



With metallisation on both sides, these products are particularly effective for label production, making designs visible from the outside of transparent primary packaging, such as glass or plastic bottles, and through both the packaging and the transparent product inside.



All series are compatible with various substrates, as they feature optimised surface preparation through corona treatment and primers. This allows printers to fine-tune printing parameters, such as the transfer volume via the anilox roller and the contact pressure of the rollers. The series is also cost-efficient, ensuring strong adhesion of ink and adhesive, leading to lower material consumption.



These product series are available for a wide range of label applications, including healthcare, cosmetics, shrink sleeves, and In-Mold Labels (IML).