Small-Area Hot Stamp Decoration For small-area hot stamp decoration, vertical hot stamp machines apply smaller sized hot stamp or heat transfer decoration onto a range of products and components.  The US10 and US25 hot stamp machines from United Silicone have been industry favorites for decades. There are many hot stamp and heat transfer machines in the market today that provide repeatable product decoration. The US 10 and US 25 stand out because, in addition to delivering high-quality decoration, they also offer industry-leading user ease, flexibility, and durability.   The US10 ..read more

What questions do customers often have about hot stamp molds? Hot stamp molds are often misunderstood by users. Building a mold is part of the process of manufacturing Silicone Dies used for Hot Stamping and Heat Transfer applications.  Hot stamp molds tend to be something customers are not familiar with because they are part of the production process behind the scenes rather than a physical product delivered to ur customers. Common questions we hear are: 1. What is a hot stamp mold? 2. Why are molds needed? 3. What types of molds are available? 4. How does United Silicone store mold?&nb ..read more

How does the US 25 provide highly durable, repeatable seals or welds ? Efficient, highly durable, highly repeatable seals –that  sounds great right? This post will take  a look at each of the features that makes this possible in a bit more detail.  The US 25 Heat Seal Machine provides multifunctional capability, precision performance and operator ease. What types of applications are United Silicone Heat Seal machines used for? United Silicone Heat Sealing systems provide highly durable, repeatable seals or welds for a variety of applications in the medical, pharmaceutical, foo ..read more

  How is good “hot stampable” artwork created? Ensuring high quality hot stamp decoration depends upon having BOTH artwork carefully designed for the application as well as Dies manufactured utilizing specifications tailored to the graphic’s requirements! One size or spec does NOT fit all! What are frequently asked questions about the development of quality hot stamp artwork? United Silicone and CER have been the leading global manufacturers of hot stamp/heat transfer Equipment, Tooling, and Dies for more than 40 years! Our well-respected, experienced Graphic Artists are often asked que ..read more

Eliminate voids in hot stamp decoration An expert partner can help you eliminate voids in hot stamp decoration. Hot stamp is a technology used to apply decoration to a range of products and components. Its repeatability, efficiency, and strong visual impact make hot stamp a popular decoration solution. Every solution comes with its challenges, and one faced by hot stamp users can be the appearance of voids or undecorated surfaces in the middle of their artwork. What are voids? What are voids? Essentially, in images that contain large, solid, bold areas, air can become trapped between the di ..read more

Silicone vs. Metal Hot Stamp Dies What are the differences between silicone vs. metal hot stamp dies? Which one is better suited to your product decoration needs? This post will give a short, medium, and long answer to that question. A SHORT ANSWER: Simple Rule of Thumb We will start with the short answer. A good rule of thumb – requires a quick look at the substrate or material you wish to decorate. If you have a RIGID substrate to decorate:   You will likely need a FLEXIBLE Silicone Die. If you have a FLEXIBLE substrate to decorate: You will likely need a RIGID Metal Die. A MEDI ..read more

Silicone Die Comparison: Hot Stamp Dies vs. Heat Transfer Dies   What are the similarities and differences between hot stamp dies vs. heat transfer dies? This post will outline the difference between the silicone stamping dies used for hot stamp decoration and the dies used for heat transfer decoration. There is much these two dies have in common. There are also key areas where the dies used for each of these processes are slightly (but importantly) different. What are silicone stamping dies? It is helpful to start with a simple definition. Silicone stamping dies are used to apply the p ..read more

What are the benefits of silicone hot stamp dies? To discuss the benefits of silicone stamping dies or hot stamp dies it is helpful to start with a quick definition. Silicone stamping dies are used in hot stamp and heat transfer decoration to  carry graphics that are transferred via pressure to the surface of a product or component. Silicone rubber dies are commonly used for the application of hot stamp foil and heat transfer labels onto flat, contoured or cylindrical-shaped products. Some benefits provided by silicone hot stamp dies are inherent to this type of die and can be found in m ..read more

What types of silicone stamping dies are available? Hot stamp dies carry graphics that are transferred via pressure to the surface of a product or component. A number of different types of silicone stamping dies are available. The shape, format, and construction of your silicone stamping die should be carefully selected to meet your unique performance needs. Silicone Stamping Die Formats For superior repeatability print-to-print and batch-to-batch, it is essential to select a die shape perfectly suited to your project. Both the geometry of the product or component to be decorated as well as ..read more

What ARE silicone stamping dies? Hot stamp dies carry graphics that are transferred via pressure to the surface of a product or component. Silicone hot stamp dies are made of specially formulated silicone. This silicone is engineered to withstand the extreme pressure and high temperatures associated with hot stamp applications. How are silicone dies used? Silicone rubber dies are widely used for the application of hot stamp foil and heat transfer labels onto flat, contoured, or cylindrical-shaped products What types of silicone dies are available? Silicone stamping dies can be made of a va ..read more