Centra Pen 108697
100Description: Retractable aluminium ball pen with a matt anodised barrel and shiny chrome accents. It has a black refill with 800 metres of writing ink and the barrel laser engraves to an oxidised white colour. Centra can be presented in an optional velvet sleeve or a gift box.
Colours: Silver, Orange, Red, Bright Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Black.
Dimensions: Diameter 9mm × L 144mm × 14mm (includes clip).
Packaging: Loose packed or an optional presentation box or sleeve.
Price: from NZD $1.03 unbranded (if available). See your price—use the price calculator below.
Printing template (PDF file):
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Specific Colour Print Positions D & E: 45mm × 6mm.×
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: 45mm × 12mm (one colour).×
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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Laser Engraving Positions D & E: 45mm × 6mm.×
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving produces a permanent natural finish using a laser to mark the product. Different materials produce different effects when engraved so to avoid uncertainty pre-production samples are recommended.
Advantages
- Higher perceived value than other forms of branding.
- The branding becomes part of the surface and is permanent.
- Gives a similar finish to etching on glassware at a much lower cost.
- Can mark curved or uneven products.
- Can produce variable data including individual names.
- The product can be shipped as soon as marking is finished.
Limitations
- The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
- Fine detail can be lost on smaller products like pens.
Artwork Requirements
- Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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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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| Silver Pen | 1150 | Mid Apr 2025 |
| Orange Pen | 3150 | Mid Apr 2025 |
| Red Pen | 7400 | - |
| Bright Green Pen | 0 | Late Apr 2025 |
| Light Blue Pen | 240 | Mid Apr 2025 |
| Dark Blue Pen | 1100 | Mid Apr 2025 |
| Black Pen | 14000 | Mid Apr 2025 |
| Black Velvet Sleeve | 12700 | Late Mar 2025 |
Leadtime: Allow around 2 weeks from artwork approval/payment receipt to delivery to your attended courier address (depending on stock availability and branding methods).