MEDIA AND MACHINES An overview of substrates and imaging solutions for medical and pharmaceutical labels. 1 Extended-text Labels www.wspackaging.com The MultiVision line of extended-text labels from WS Packaging Group includes FlexVision for plastic tubes and flexible surfaces with a diameter of 1.375 in. and larger; EasyTab labels can contain up to nine single sheets or 18 pages of copy space above the base label and feature a tab that recloses for a minimum of two years; and FlexWrap, designed for diameters smaller than 1.375 in., with a construction designed for containers with diameters down to a minimum of 0.375 in. 2 Pharmaceutical Labels www.flexcon.com The Pharmcal line of labels is designed to meet the performance requirements of pharmaceutical applications and to satisfy needs for tamper evidence, closure seals, expanded content, and vial and syringe labeling. According to Flexcon, Pharmcal withstands autoclaving and is resistant to chemical and environmental damage, conforms to tight radii and maintains label readability throughout the life of the product. 3 Paper- and Film-based Labels www.upmraflatac.com Paper- and film-based label materials are backed with a variety of adhesive types for pharmaceutical and medical applications. Label stocks are available in versions designed for low-temperature storage, sterilization and a selection of printing methods. UPM Raflatac developed special constructions for labeling small diameters, applications where a migration-safe adhesive is required or where luminescence is needed for the detection of missing labels. 30 SEPTEMBER 2012