PLA Pen
121634
250
Description: Retractable plastic ball pen which has a contoured barrel and a colour match push button. It has a blue refill with 500 metres of writing ink.
Colours: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, Light Blue, Blue, Black.
Dimensions: Diameter 11mm × L 143mm × W 14mm (includes clip).
Packaging: Loose packed.
Price: from NZD $0.54 unbranded (if available). See your price—use the price calculator below.
Printing template (PDF file):
- Writing Distance: 500m
- Pen Type: Ball
- Refill Style: Standard Ballpoint Refill
- Refill Colour: Blue
- Mechanism: Retractable
- Barrel Finish: Matt
- Trim: Colour Matched
- Nib Size: 1mm
- Country Of Origin: China
- Barrel: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Grip: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Clip: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Tip: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Ball: Tungsten Carbide
- End Cap: Polylactic Acid (PLA)
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Specific Colour Print Positions D & E: 60mm × 7mm.×
Pad Print
Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing on curved or uneven products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Unable to print variable data.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Minor print distortion may occur on uneven or curved surfaces.
- Pad print inks require a curing period before the product can be shipped.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Screen Print Position A: 55mm × 12mm.×
Screen Print
Screen printing is achieved by forcing ink through a fine mesh screen with a squeegee onto the product and is ideal for branding flat or cylindrical objects.
Advantages
- Large print areas are possible on both flat and cylindrical products.
- Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
- Ideal for large solid areas of colour.
- Most screen print inks are quick drying and can be shipped immediately after printing.
- Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
- Halftones and very fine lines are not recommended.
- Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
- Unable to print variable data.
- A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Full Colour Print (Direct Digital) Positions D & E: 60mm × 6mm.×
Direct Digital
Direct to product digital printing involves the transfer of ink directly from the print heads of an inkjet machine to the product and can be used to produce both spot colour and full colour branding on flat or slightly curved surfaces.
Advantages
- Ideal for printing dark coloured products as a layer of white ink can be printed under the artwork.
- Can print variable data including individual names.
- Only one set up charge is required irrespective of the number of print colours.
- Instant drying so products can be shipped immediately.
- Offers larger print areas on many products and can print very close to the edge of flat products.
Limitations
- Only approximate PMS colours can be reproduced.
- Some colours cannot be reproduced including metallic silver and gold.
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Larger print areas tend to be more expensive.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
- Bleed of 3mm should be added to the artwork if it bleeds off the product (the image goes to the edge).
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Stock Levels
(Quantity = currently in stock; Next Shipment = when even more stock arrives with supplier)
| Item | Quantity in stock | Next Shipment |
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| White | 3450 | Late May |
| Yellow | 9100 | - |
| Orange | 6300 | - |
| Red | 740 | - |
| Green | 9700 | - |
| Light Blue | 10800 | - |
| Blue | 8600 | - |
| Black | 6400 | - |
| Cardboard Pen Sleeve - Natural | 2550 | Late Sep |
| Cardboard Pen Sleeve - White | 8600 | - |
| Cardboard Pen Sleeve - Black | 5600 | - |
Leadtime: Allow around 2 weeks from artwork approval/payment receipt to delivery to your attended courier address (depending on stock availability and branding methods).
