Printing Industry: Technical Films for Printing and Lamination
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Printing Industry: Precision and Quality in Every Layer

Films for Print

The printing industry is one of the most versatile sectors of all: whether packaging, labels, decor or technical applications, specialized films are needed everywhere that meet high demands for transparency, adhesion, temperature resistance and surface quality.

GOBA supplies technical films with specifically tailored properties for printing and post-processing operations.

GOBA Expertise in Printing Film Technology

GOBA has decades of experience with polyester and specialty films for printing processes. The materials are individually matched to the respective application, from thermally resistant to optically brilliant.

Typical properties:

  • Thermal resistance: Stable even at high printing and lamination temperatures.
  • Chemical resistance: Protection against moisture, solvents and environmental influences.
  • Surface quality: Defined roughness or smoothness for optimal ink adhesion.
  • Optical clarity: High transparency or mirror finish, depending on requirements.
  • Mechanical stability: Dimensional accuracy and form retention even during roll processing.

Application Areas in the Printing Industry

GOBA films serve as carriers, protective elements or functional components in various production stages.

Application areas of GOBA films in the printing industry

Material Expertise and Processing Quality

GOBA focuses on precision and defined surface parameters in film supply:

  • Polyester films (Hostaphan, Mylar): Standard for ink fountain and lamination applications.
  • Polypropylene films (PP): Lightweight, dimensionally stable and recyclable alternative for laminations.
  • Polyimide films (Kapton): For high-temperature or specialty printing applications.
  • Composite films: Combination of multiple materials for special requirements.

All materials are supplied as roll or sheet stock and are compatible with standard printing and lamination systems.

Benefits for Print Shops and Post-Processors

  • High dimensional accuracy: Consistent film thickness and surface quality.
  • Process reliability: Optimal running properties in roll and sheet printing systems.
  • Individual customization: Surface finishing, antistatic or adhesion coatings as needed.
  • Environmentally friendly alternatives: Recyclable polyester and PP films available.
  • Technical consultation: Support in selecting the right material.

GOBA Manufacturing and Delivery Expertise

GOBA supplies films in customer-specific formats, roll widths and film thicknesses. Modern cutting and rolling technology enables precise quality control and standards-compliant manufacturing per DIN ISO 2768.

GOBA Summary

The printing industry thrives on precision, stability and visual quality, and this is exactly where GOBA comes in. With dimensionally accurate, resistant and optically high-quality films, GOBA provides the foundation for excellent print results, durable laminations and high-quality surfaces.

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Contact us for technical films and material solutions for the printing industry.

Knowledge from our glossary

Technical fundamentals and term explanations on this topic.

  • Roll Slitting

    Roll slitting is a process for precisely cutting web-form materials from master rolls into specific widths and running lengths.

  • Contract Slitting

    Contract slitting refers to the cutting of materials such as films or paper by external service providers on behalf of a customer.

  • Film Extrusion

    Film extrusion is the central process for manufacturing plastic films. Blown films, cast films, co-extrusion and sustainable developments.

  • Polyester Film

    Polyester film is a thin plastic film made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with high strength, thermal stability and chemical resistance.