Kostklip Quality Brochure

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Toll-Free North America 1.800.661.5547 Kost Klip Manufacturing Ltd. | sales@kostklip.com | www.kostklip.com

50 YEARS OF INNOVATING IN-STORE COMMUNICATION What started as one grocery store manager’s idea for a clip to help hold his price tickets in place has grown to become a leading company in innovation and quality for all things that help retailers display prices, signage and organize their shelves.

Kostklip’s goal is to provide quality products. We take pride in our manufacturing and quality testing procedures to deliver the most functional and durable product. Along with strict internal processes for producing the best product, we recommend that customers follow the below in-store usage guidelines to maintain a high level of quality and functionality.

HOW KOSTKLIP ® DOES IT DIFFERENTLY

FROM OTHER SHELF EDGE SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

We design and manufacture over 80% of our products using materials and resources from North America.

We can customize any product in our catalog because we design our products in-house from tooling to the final product.

We provide better lead times because we manufacture locally.

We have strict quality control guidelines that we use throughout our manufacturing process.

Our shipping methods allow us to have competitive freight rates across North America.

We provide retailers with installation tools and support to help implement a program throughout a chain.

MATERIALS With over 20 years of designing and innovating ticket moldings, kostklip® has lead the way with the highest quality shelf edge moldings. We work with our trusted suppliers to develop raw material formulas that can withstand high impact, function in low temperatures and resist UV rays to prevent discoloration; which cannot be found in non-kostklip branded moldings.

Kostklip® designs and manufactures over 80% of our products using materials and resources from North America.

QUALITY TESTING • All of the products we manufacture are inspected at regular intervals during production • Every part is inspected against an engineering drawing with strict tolerances • Each measurement and test result is recorded on a quality control sheet specific to that production run • Most production samples are kept for a minimum of a year for future reference or comparison

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IMPACT TEST (CONVERSION) Our PVC sheets are specially formulated and tested to ensure high impact resistance before production, guaranteeing quality, durable products.

FIT & FUNCTION TEST (EXTRUSION) Ticket Moldings are tested on store shelves. Kostklip® carries a full line of standard shelves from all major brands, including Hussmann, Madix, Hill Phoenix, Lozier, etc. then matches the ticket molding to the shelves they are intended to fit.

TENSILE TEST PowerGrip® and ClearGrip™ holding strength is tested between two different materials by the weight the grippers will hold. We also test to confirm that there is a strong bond between clear material, colored material and flexible material in our extrusions.

UV TEST We test our raw material upon sourcing for specific products in a UV tester and compare it against our competitors’.

UV exposure is accelerated against the plastic, and lifetime and degradation levels are calculated.

QUALIT Y CHECKS Kostklip® performs inspections at regular intervals during production. Measurements and test results are recorded on a quality control sheet specific to that production run.

The UV protection enhances the clarity of the front window of our ticket molding

Measuring and checking dimensions for accuracy and quality check

One Fold ShelfTalker™ Sign Protector inserted into the built-in outer grip

RECOMMENDED WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR KOSTKLIP ® PRODUCTS INSTALLATION: Please follow instructions outlined in kostklip’s Fixture Reference Guide or seek assistance from your company’s kostklip® contact. Select installation videos are also available on our YouTube channel.

CLEANING: Install ticket moldings on a clean and dry surface. To clean ClearVision® and ClearGrip™ ticket moldings, use a cloth with soap and warm water. Avoid using acetone based cleaners as it breaks down the plastic.

STORAGE: Store kostklip’s products in a cool, dry location. Temperatures exceeding 100°F/38°C can cause the product to warp. Keep stored products out of direct sunlight.

PRODUCT WARRANTY: Kostklip’s products are warranted to be free of defect(s) in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of receipt of goods at the Customer’s location. Any questions or concerns, contact kostklip® with the information found on the part.

QUAL I T Y AS SUR AN C E

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THERE’S MORE TO TAPE THAN MEETS THE EYE! Kostklip® adds tackifiers to our tape adhesives, overcoming the low tack problem, and only use top quality, name brand, North American made tapes. This allows the use of durable, all-purpose and high strength adhesives that can also be applied quickly.

We use strategic carriers on our cost-effective rubber adhesives, to make them more durable and keep them in place. Our foam tape has a 1/32” (thicker than standard) carrier for a very high sheer strength!

COMPONENTS Liner – The non-sticky surface of tape is the liner side. This is the cover that protects the tape and ensures the tape does not stick to itself on a roll.

Liner

PSA

Carrier

PSA

PSA – Stands for "Pressure Sensitive Adhesive" and is the actual sticky stuff found on tape.

Carrier – The vehicle which carries the adhesive.

This adhesive must be applied on to something, and the carrier is that vehicle. There are many different kinds, note that kostklip® only recommends plastic and foam carriers.

• No Carrier – Tape is applied on to the liner itself.

• Tissue – Very thin and inexpensive, but can easily tear or *leach.

• Plastics – Many kinds, such as polyester or polypropylene. Stronger carriers.

• Foams – Thicker carriers, often used on porous surfaces for better adhesive contact.

* Leaching – The tendency for oils to creep in between the tape and its surface.

IT’S EASY TO ORDER CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

Call Toll-Free North America wide 1.800.661.5547

Fax your purchase order to 1.877.468.0007

Visit our website, log in & order online www.kostklip.com

Email your purchase order to sales@kostklip.com

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