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Sands Secure PTEC

Anti-Counterfeiting
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TYPE II (COVERT SOLUTIONS)
Polarized Image Technology – Custom Images hidden in a
background printing that are visible when viewed through a polarized lens

Click here to see video of how easy it is to apply (.wmv format)

Click here to see video of how simple it is to use in the field (.wmv format)

PTEC Samples
PTEC Application Examples
PTEC Application Samples
 
The Cost of Counterfeit Goods

Counterfeiting and piracy serve as vehicles for:
  • organized crime
  • drug smuggling
  • money laundering
  • terrorism
It is estimated that counterfeit goods account for

      5 - 8% of world turnover
Counterfeiters target:
  • automotive
  • pharma
  • electronics
  • cosmetics
  • software
  • retail
  • etc.
If it can be counterfeited, It will be counterfeited!
  • There is a plethora of security solutions on the market today
  • No single solution comes close to meeting the needs of even a small portion of the overall needs of the marketplace.
  • Each situation requires a review of the methods of counterfeiting used and a break even analysis to determine the best security solution
What is the appropriate solution for your business?
Sands Secure Solutions
The SANDS-SECURE® brand offers a broad selection of security solutions to meet the ever increasing requirements of the marketplace.
  • Overt
  • Covert
  • Forensic
Sands Secure PTEC
SANDS-SECURE® PTEC is a Polarized Hidden Image TEChnology whereby a polarized polymer based image is developed on a PET carrier and subsequently transferred to the customer's preferred substrate.  The image is invisible to the naked eye until viewed through a polarized lens.
The primary features of the Sands-Secure PTEC
  • Easily verifiable and recognizable
  • Low cost
  • Easily controlled
  • Resistant to alteration, simulation and duplication
  • Novel
The primary benefits of the Sands-Secure PTEC
  • Pushes counterfeiters to other opportunities
  • Increased customer confidence
  • Supports & controls differentiated cannel pricing
  • Reduction in technical & support costs
  • Increased ROI
    • R&D Manufacturing & Marketing
Sands-Secure PTEC is available in the following formats
  • Lamination films
  • Self adhesive labels
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Films
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