Kwikprint Hot Foil Printing Systems

The most versatile hot foil printers available - full stop!

Kwikprint hot foil stamping and debossing machines have been made by the same family controlled business since 1926, and are amongst one of the oldest and most reputable brands of hot foil printers in the world. All of the models are vertical format machines which means that the product that is being printed always remains stationary during printing - the print head, which is height adjustable on some models, moves backwards and forwards during printing.

The product range:

Model 25

Kwikprint model 25 hot foil printing systemThe model 25 hot foil printing system is our entry level machine and is also the smallest unit in the range. This model will be used by people that want to personalise short production runs with a small logo or name. (See more here)

Model 55

Kwikprint model 55 hot foil printing systemThe model 55 is our best selling model and represents exceptional value for money. Some of the same parts that are found on the model 25 are also used on the model 55, but features such as a larger worktable and foil feeder are offered. (See more here)

Model 86

Kwikprint model 86 hot foil printing systemThe model 86 hot foil printing system is the most versatile model in the range. Features such as a height adjustable print head and two way adjustable worktable, make this system the one to buy if flexibility is critical to your business. (See more here)

Model 86aa

Kwikprint model 86aa hot foil printing systemThe model 86aa hot foil printing system is an air assisted version of the manually operated model 86. This system is generally purchased by businesses that have high production volumes which must be achieved with consistency of print. (See more here)

How does a hot foil printer work?

Traditional hot foil printing machines, also referred to as hot foil stamping machines or hot stamping machines for short, use either a metal printing plate (die) or traditional printing type in the form of loose letters to hot stamp the required image onto the product. The process begins with the production of a printing plate, or the setting of type (generally used when only initials, names or short areas of text will be printed). Once the printing die has been produced, it is placed on the heated print-head of the hot foil stamping machine and brought up to temperature. Using a combination of heat, pressure and dwell time, the design is transferred from the die or type, through the coloured foil and onto the product. The entire hot foil printing cycle takes less than a second per item (excluding the time to locate and remove the item from the machine).

There are a few products that do not lend themselves to being printed with hot foil printers, such as - products made from metal, glass or ceramic substrates. If you would like to print such items you will need to consider buying a manually operated pad printer or rotary screen printer or a semi automatic pad printing or cylindrical screen printing system. In general, products suitable for hot foil printers are usually flat in profile, although it is also possible to produce shaped printing plates and appropriate tooling for more complex industrial applications.