Thermal Transfer Ribbons for Industrial Manufacturers

A Thermal Transfer Ribbon is a valuable tool for manufacturers. Inventory control, on-time shipment, chain of custody policy, and error-proof operations all depend on labeling and tagging solutions.

Misidentification, lost time, and increased costs can all be caused by a mistake in barcode printing. It is important to choose the right ribbon to get the best image results and to avoid mistakes and errors.

Identify the needs of your thermal transfer ribbon

Ribbons come in a variety of brands and styles. All promise the same, which makes it difficult to look beyond marketing to choose the best ribbon for your product needs.

The first step is to identify those requirements. Don't worry, the thermal printing experts at Sundata have come up with three simple questions that you can ask yourself or your team to clarify things and make your decision easier.

What kind of paper do you use? Are you using high-end synthetic or coated or uncoated labels or tags?

What is the expected life of the image?

What kind of situation does the image have to face?

Check the expected life cycle of your label or tag. Before answering the questions, gather the facts and understand what real-world situation the tag will have to face.

Thermal ribbons in industrial products

It's time to dump her and move on. The answers above help you choose the ribbon. There are three different types of ribbons to choose from.

Wax ribbons: Wax is the less expensive ribbon and is not designed to withstand harsh environments, chemicals, or extreme friction. Waxworks well with paper labels or tags and can be used for warehouse work in shipping labels, retail price labels, or progress labels.

Wax-Resin ribbons: This mid-range ribbon is for more demanding applications. It is more versatile and stronger than wax. It can be used with various label and tag substrates, such as uncoated paper, coated paper and matte coated synthetic. Wax-resin ribbon image will withstand more chemicals and friction than a wax ribbon image.

Resin ribbons: Resin ribbons are the most durable, but they are also the most expensive. The wax ribbon is like a crayon, while the resin is like a permanent marker. The resin-printed image performs better than any other ribbon in terms of chemicals, oils, sharp changes in temperature, and friction.

Choosing the best ribbon for your needs

For most mission-critical applications, especially Material ID and industrial production, the barcode must be in a picture-perfect condition for a long time under extremely harsh and unforgivable conditions. It requires high-quality, expensive materials as well as high-quality resin ribbons.

Thermal Ribbon Strategic Solutions for Industrial Production

If you have any further queries or would like to speak to a printing or material ID specialist, please contact Sundata.in. We have provided solutions to many of the world's largest industrial manufacturers.

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