Masterpiece Graphix

Every once in awhile a product comes along that really shakes things up. Something that makes you step back, scratch your head and wonder “Why haven’t I gotten my hands on this sooner?”.  When you have a product that you’ve used for some time, one that you’ve fine tuned your operations to use, it’s easy to get comfortable. But why settle? What if there was a better product that will not only produce a higher quality print, allowing colors to jump with vibrancy from its crisp white canvas but one that will keep your customers begging for more? There’s no need to settle any longer. We have the Teslin replacement. Produce a brighter, brilliant white card that everyone will want to get their hands on.

Available in a variety of thicknesses (and even an extended family of options depending on your needs) you can take your card capabilities to a whole new level.  Our flagship Xquisite is available in 10, 12, 15, 18 and 20 mil sheets and rolls. Looking for faster productivity? When using Xquisite combined with the D&K Double Kote Lamination system, you’ll have that. Looking to save money? Because Xquisite is available in a variety of thicknesses and is a naturally more rigid material than what you’re accustomed to, your lamination thickness options expand as well.  Incredible bond strength? You’ve got it! With our unique combination of special coatings and the D&K Super Stik Laminate you’ll exceed 12lbs of peel strength with ease! That’s not to say other lamination systems and options won’t work – these are simply our suggestions for the best card on the market. So there you have it. Brilliant bright white and a wide range of thicknesses and lamination options! Tune in next time to learn about more of the features that make this material Xquisite!!  

Hoppy Easter!! 

We will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013. Normal material lead times may be affected by holiday hours. Be sure to communicate and verify your order delivery requirements with your MGX rep to avoid any conflicts.

We will return to normal business hours on Monday, April 1, 2013. We hope you all have a fantastic holiday weekend!!

I will start by saying that 1 MSI and 1 MMSI are not the same.
1MSI = 1,000 square inches
1MMSI= 1,000,000 square inches

For the roll material users out there, this is a pretty standard measurement. Chances are you know these numbers inside and out, forward and backward. However, for the sheet users, you may not encounter these as often. Either way, it never hurts to know how to work in MSI. The great thing about using MSI measurements is that you can quickly and efficiently convert to anything else (rolls, sheets, and feet).

To calculate the number of MSI in a Roll of material:
Formula:
(width of material in inches x 12 x length of material in feet) / 1000 = number of MSI in a roll

ex: 13″ wide roll of material @ 5000 ft = (13 x 12 x 5000)/1000 = 780 msi

To Calculate the number of MSI in a Sheet of material:
Formula:
(width of sheet in inches x length of the sheet in inches)/1000 = number of MSI in a sheet

ex: 12″ x 18″ sheet = (12 x 18)/1000 = .216 msi

Season’s Greetings!!

Please note the Masterpiece Graphix Holiday Schedule.

We will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th & Tuesday, January 1st.

Our Shipping & Receiving Department will also be closed on Monday, December 24th & Monday, December 31st (however, the office will remain open).

Normal material lead times may be affected by holiday hours. Be sure to communicate and verify your order delivery requirements with your MGX rep to avoid any conflicts.

Wishing You & Your Family A Joyous Holiday Season!

Masterpiece Graphix (MGX), the premier digital material manufacturer and treatment center, has released a new line of synthetic papers stocks to the digital print industry: Masterpiece Xquisite. The new Xquisite family of products will provide an exceptional print base for all markets and is being rolled out with four new varieties: Xquisite, XquisiteTitanium, XquisiteOnyx, and XquisitePlatinum. While the entire line was designed to address the full print market, each member of the Xquisite family was developed to tackle specific industry challenges.

So you’re in the card market, or any market for that matter, and you want something that is eye-catching, brilliant bright white, making your product outshine the rest. Xquisite, the flagship product in the new synthetic lineup, is exactly what you need. It serves to be a general purpose, multi-use synthetic paper. When combined with lamination, it fulfills the card and tag market as a rigid, brilliant bright white, economical material for the classic card application. The full Xquisite line with lamination construction replaces the traditional loyalty and ID card constructions with a brighter white, more cost-effective solution without sacrificing rigidity, print quality and lamination bond.

Beyond the card market, the brighter white, easy run-ability and superior print quality makes for a perfect option for menus, signage and a variety of other products where water and tear resistance is critical. You will find yourself asking why you didn’t get your hands on Xquisite sooner!

For applications in which additional durability and heat resistance is required, XquisiteTitanium fits the bill. Designed to tackle the toughest of projects, the improved durability, higher heat stability and chemical resistance creates the ideal material for harsh environments. It features a high chemical resistance, impact strength and its cost competitive.

XquisiteOnyx is perfect for light blocking applications such as playing cards and heavy coverage two-sided applications. XquisiteOnyx features all of the benefits of the original Xquisite with the additional benefit of being completely light blocking.

Certain applications require softer synthetic papers. Designed with a softer hand, XquisitePlatinum is perfect for applications where flexibility and heat resistance are key. XquisitePlatinum’s high tear resistance and easy handling make it a great solution for tear-resistant books, folded items and soft tags. In addition, XquisitePlatinum’s high heat stability allows it to compete with other heat stabilized synthetic products on the market.

Interested in learning more? For more information and a demonstration of how the Xquisite family of synthetic papers can change your business, please contact Masterpiece Graphix. Our team of Digital Materials Experts can help guide you to the Xquisite product that best fits your needs.

Masterpiece Graphix, one of the leading providers of digital printing substrates, is pleased to announce it is now a part of the Xeikon Aura Partner Network for Print Media.

Fenton, MO, (September 25, 2012) – Masterpiece Graphix has served the digital printing community by providing new solutions and printing substrates for many years and continues to develop new markets for the digital printing community.  Now, through the Xeikon Aura Partner Network, Masterpiece Graphix is expanding its involvement with digital printers by providing turn-key, proven solutions to the Xeikon family of presses and press-owners.  The new arrangement will give Xeikon press owners access to a wide variety of tested ready-to-run materials including standard items as well as unique substrates for the Xeikon digital press.

The Xeikon Aura Partner Network is designed to bring together information about Xeikon partners and their integrated solutions into a centralized location.  It is based upon non-exclusive relationships with industry leading-partners in three key areas including workflow software, converting and finishing, and paper and print media.  Each area has the goal of providing a transparent overview on all tested and approved solutions integrated by Xeikon and its industry partners, provide Xeikon customers open accessibility to the services they require, and build and further strengthen relationships with Xeikon partners.

“We are thrilled that Xeikon has allowed us to become a part of such a great program.  Masterpiece Graphix has made a commitment to provide leading edge services and materials to the digital print community and by joining the Xeikon Aura Network, Masterpiece is carrying on that commitment by providing tested, proven, and approved materials to the Xeikon press owners.  This partnership has allowed Masterpiece and Xeikon to work together on new business opportunities and create new material options that help expand the market range of these machines.  Through this arrangement, customers will have access to an assortment of newly developed products, adding to the many traditional label materials and all available in one location,” said Dan Lawellin, vice president of business development for Masterpiece Graphix.

Masterpiece Graphix will be releasing a number of new substrate options for Xeikon customers over the remainder of 2012.  These materials will include metalized films and papers, specialty transfer stocks, and traditional label and packaging materials.  Customers interested in learning more about Masterpiece Graphix new approved materials can visit www.mgxdigital.com.  Masterpiece Graphix customers interested in receiving specific information about the new products should contact Dan Lawellin at 636-349-6401 ext. 210 for more information.  Information for the Xeikon Aura Partner Network can be found at www.xeikon.com/partners.

Are you on the lookout for pressure-sensitive synthetic options for durable labels? Would your production operation benefit from pre-split liner options, tailored to your application? Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is a top Masterpiece Graphix product, suitable for many durable labels including outdoor applications. If you need a durable label material that can stand up to the rigors of abrasion, UV exposure, and harsh environments, MGX 1009 is a perfect choice. Due to customer demand, this popular product is now available with a split-back liner. Masterpiece Graphix can now offer custom split liner options on MGX-1009, as well as other MGX sheet products.

Many digital printers have come to MGX requesting split liner options on their desired digital sheet stocks. Many digital stocks can be split every 1.5-2 inches, allowing easier converting once printed. Any split liner options you desire can be easily coordinated through your MGX Digital Material Expert.

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is one of the most sought-after MGX stocks with a split liner option. MGX-1009 is HP Indigo-Certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology for use on the HP Indigo 5000/5500, and passed the certification test with three stars, the highest possible rating. Constructed with a high quality white vinyl face sheet and a superior permanent acrylic adhesive, MGX REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm /90# liner provides a permanent bond to a wide range of surfaces, including low and high surface energy plastics, painted metal, powder coat paint and polycarbonate. The adhesive, developed to provide high tack and medium shear, has good chemical resistance and resists cold flow and ooze.

MGX-1009 is surprisingly durable, resisting abrasion that can occur during assembly, shipment, and everyday use. Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# Liner is UV-resistant, suitable for use indoors or outdoors. Download the spec sheet for MGX-1009 for more information.

MGX can offer many sheet products with a split-back, with options tailored to your needs and application. Contact your MGX Digital Material Expert to learn more.

Does your operation have a need for a lower cost, yet durable film that is UV-resistant as well as environmentally friendly? Look no further than Masterpiece Premium Styrene products. Polystyrene, or styrene, is a durable, versatile substrate that offers stability, UV-resistance, and durability, all at a lower price point than other premium film products.

Styrene is perfect for producing a multitude of durable products, including POP, backlit displays, disposable outdoor signage, menus, plant ID tags, temporary ID cards, formed packaging, and many more. The material is easy to convert, and can be guillotine cut, die cut, or punched into the desired format. Styrene is also 100% recyclable, making it an eco-friendly film choice. MGX offers all available varieties of polystyrene, with a range of thicknesses, colors, constructions, sizes and finishing options to suit any digital press, application or industry.

Masterpiece REVOLUTION Styrene

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 15 mil White Styrene (MGX-1306) is a versatile, high-performance substrate that fits well in many commercial press shops that house multiple digital press technologies. Masterpiece REVOLUTION products are an exclusive lineup of top quality, universal materials that are interchangeably compatible with liquid toner machines like the HP Indigo, as well as dry toner digital machines like the Xerox iGen. Now press users can use the same material on multiple machines. MGX stocks REVOLUTION 15 mil White Styrene in 12″ x 18″ sheets, with same-day shipping. Other thicknesses and sizes are also available, and can be stocked on our floor specifically for your operation.

Masterpiece Premium Styrene

If your needs are only for HP Indigo-compatible styrene materials, MGX has you covered. Masterpiece Premium styrene options are economical, versatile, and customizable to your application. Masterpiece Graphix offers all varieties of polystyrene, including opaque, near dead opaque, block-out, super white, dead white, as well as every other styrene option under the sun. All can be optimized to be HP Indigo-ready for your machine and application. Although these are custom products, your MGX Digital Material Expert can set up custom stocking options tailored to your application and press throughput, ensuring you always have the materials you need on your pressroom floor.

MGX: The Total Package for Your Styrene Operation

MGX can supply end-to end solutions for finishing styrene products, like specialized overlaminates that serve every major industry. MGX’s team of industry experts can guide converters in substrate selection, product construction, stocking options, and new product development. Masterpiece Graphix can supply styrene for any press, plus the appropriate overlaminate for your application in one package, an option not available through other digital material suppliers.

Masterpiece Graphix is your total solutions provider for high-performance styrene and other quality films. For more information on our film products, overlaminate options, and our custom stocking program, please contact your MGX Digital Material Expert.

Are you on the lookout for pressure-sensitive synthetic options for durable labels? Would your production operation benefit from pre-split liner options, tailored to your application?

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is a top Masterpiece Graphix product, suitable for many durable labels including outdoor applications. If you need a durable label material that can stand up to the rigors of abrasion, UV exposure, and harsh environments, MGX 1009 is a perfect choice. Due to customer demand, this popular product is now available with a split-back liner. Masterpiece Graphix can now offer custom split liner options on MGX-1009, as well as other MGX sheet products.

Many digital printers have come to MGX requesting split liner options on their desired digital sheet stocks. Many digital stocks can be split every 1.5-2 inches, allowing easier converting once printed. Any split liner options you desire can be easily coordinated through your MGX Digital Material Expert.

Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# (MGX-1009) is one of the most sought-after MGX stocks with a split liner option. MGX-1009 is HP Indigo-Certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology for use on the HP Indigo 5000/5500, and passed the certification test with three stars, the highest possible rating. Constructed with a high quality white vinyl face sheet and a superior permanent acrylic adhesive, MGX REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm /90# liner provides a permanent bond to a wide range of surfaces, including low and high surface energy plastics, painted metal, powder coat paint and polycarbonate. The adhesive, developed to provide high tack and medium shear, has good chemical resistance and resists cold flow and ooze.

MGX-1009 is surprisingly durable, resisting abrasion that can occur during assembly, shipment, and everyday use. Masterpiece REVOLUTION 3.25 mil White Vinyl/Perm/90# Liner is UV-resistant, suitable for use indoors or outdoors. Download the spec sheet for MGX-1009 for more information.

MGX can offer many sheet products with a split-back, with options tailored to your needs and application. Contact your MGX Digital Material Expert to learn more.

Since industrial labels are so common, and in many cases, imperative to the design of the product, the market presents the perfect opportunity to add additional offerings to your digital press product arsenal. In addition, the variable data options of digital presses offer label converters the ability to create one-of-a-kind labels that include serial numbers, manufacturing date, and other pertinent information.

Masterpiece Graphix is your go-to supplier for materials suitable for any industrial label application. MGX offers a variety of high-performance synthetic substrates in roll or sheet form that are guaranteed to print on your HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, Kodak Nexpress, and other digital press models. Here are just a few of the materials from MGX that are perfect for industrial labeling applications:

Masterpiece REVOLUTION Hardcoated PET: An alternative to polycarbonate stocks, hardcoated polyester, or PET, has a stronger hardcoat than similar polycarbonate options. PET is more durable than polycarbonate and is resistant to heat and chemical solvents. Masterpiece REVOLUTION Clear Hardcoated PET products are optically clear, offer excellent outdoor and UV stability, and are thermo-formable. These characteristics make Masterpiece REVOLUTION Clear PET options perfect for many industrial labeling applications, as well as other options like touch panels and electronic overlays. When reverse-printed and combined with a high-end adhesive option, Masterpiece REVOLUTION Hardcoated PET allows your business to deliver the highest quality and longest lasting industrial label and overlay options available. MGX’s REVOLUTION Hardcoated polyester stocks are available for both wet and dry toner-based digital press technologies like the HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, and Kodak Nexpress. MGX’s hardcoated PET stocks are available in sheet or roll form in 5, 7, or 10 mil thicknesses, with an anti-glare or gloss finish.

Masterpiece REVOLUTION White PET: White polyester (PET) is perfect for many industrial label applications. MGX’s exclusive REVOLUTION white polyester stocks are available for both wet and dry toner-based digital press technologies like the HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, and Kodak Nexpress. The material is available unsupported or as a pressure-sensitive product, in 5, 8, 10, and 14 mil thicknesses The material is chemical, water, and stain resistant, and the UV stability of the material make it an exceptional product for outdoor usage. The overall printability and strength make Masterpiece REVOLUTION white PET stocks a viable alternative to polyethylene and PVC. Masterpiece REVOLUTION white PET is an excellent choice for wet environment labels and harsh environment tags.  MGX’s white PET stocks offer 90 bright whiteness, high opacity, and antistatic properties.