Hot stamping

Prints are accessories that have been decorating clothing and used in advertising for years. Over the years, millions of designs have been created for banners, marketing materials, packaging, and even simple T-shirts and other clothing items. Technological advancements have led to the emergence of various printing techniques, allowing for high-quality prints. Today, we can list at least several printing methods, depending on the desired effects and materials used. One of these is hot stamping, also known as hot printing. Hot stamping is a printing technique known worldwide, in which temperature, pressure, and a coloring agent play a key role. It is performed using foil or special hot stamping dies, which have a convex shape and are made of a material that conducts heat. Hot stamping is primarily used for refining and securing prints. It is also effective as a method for decorating or marking specific items (for example, adding interesting gilding using a hot stamping machine).

Hot stamping is performed using specialized equipment. The process isn't complicated, but it requires experience to achieve the desired results. A hot stamping plate with the design you want to transfer to the substrate is heated to a suitable temperature. This process must be performed with caution and appropriate safety measures, as the temperature can reach up to 100 degrees Celsius! The next step is to place the hot stamping foil between the plate and the printed substrate. The hot stamping plate is then pressed with the appropriate force against the substrate, transferring the coloring agent to its surface. An embossed effect can also be achieved if the printed item is suitable for this (e.g., a wooden chocolate box). This interesting finish is sure to look attractive and provide a unique embellishment to many items. Hot stamping helps to easily revitalize any surface, add a touch of elegance, and also allows for the renovation of worn-out items. It is one of the most popular methods of contemporary decoration and is used in a variety of industries. It can be used in fashionable goldsmith finishes, such as on packaging, business cards, and other promotional materials. Decorations can also take on other colors, depending on the type of matrix or hot stamping foil.

If you'd like to learn more about hot stamping technology, we invite you to attend the training sessions we organize at our company. We hold special sessions where we discuss in detail what the hot printing method is, how the finishing and decoration process works, and where this type of decoration is most commonly found. We support our future and current clients with a series of essential lectures that help with future collaboration and order placement, as well as identifying requirements that require special attention.

KELLER's hot stamping machines are built in our own design office with the help of our in-house specialists. We pay attention to every detail when creating hot stamping equipment to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance and safety. We design and install electrical and automation solutions ourselves, guaranteeing that the hot stamping equipment and matrices we offer are of the highest quality and durability. Remote access to our machines allows our automation engineers to quickly respond to changing customer expectations. We approach each client individually.

Our production plant in Dąbrówka near Poznań has the appropriate equipment and specialists.
The distinguishing feature of our hot stamping machines (sometimes called hot stamping machines or hot printing machines) is their precision and speed. We use the highest quality components (FESTO, MITSUBISHI, and SIEMENS). Machine operation is intuitive. Full customization is assured – hot stamping machines are designed with the customer's individual and specific needs in mind. This allows us to meet all requirements. We manufacture hot stamping machines for clients in various industries, including household appliances, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. We invite you to explore our offerings and collaborate with us.