Thermal Transfer Labels

Thermal transfer labels are used for marking products for long-term storage, for placing barcodes on goods at different stages of their production, as well as in warehouses (eg for marking racks, pallets).

Technology for thermal transfer printing of labels

There are two printing methods, one of which is thermal transfer printing , which allows information and barcodes to be applied to a label roll . Changing information can be printed from label to label , such as a dynamic barcode of goods. Printing is possible only with the help of thermal transfer tape , which is usually black.

Thermal transfer printing method is understood to mean the operative printing of information with the help of special thermal transfer label printers on roll labels , which are generally self-adhesive labels.

The image is created by heating the thermocouples on the print head of the printer. The temperature is not high (not more than 80 degrees Celsius), the size of the thermocouples is very small (8 or 12 elements per millimeter, depending on the resolution of the barcode printer ).

This technology is used when changing information needs to be applied to the label with high speed, quality and accurate printing of thermal transfer labels . With great success thermal transfer printing is used to create barcodes .

The key features of thermal transfer printing are the lack of matrix, prints, printing plates. Accordingly, when using this type of technology, the manufacturer has the opportunity to quickly and without unnecessary costs to change the information on the thermal transfer labels .

This is especially important in conditions of unstable production. Various adjustments are made operatively - company name, telephone numbers, changing information.

Thermal transfer labels are produced without a thermochemical layer, so they are printed on ribbon , or thermal transfer ribbon on thermal transfer label printers .

Nuances and differences in thermal transfer labels

An appropriate thermal transfer tape must be selected for each type of thermal transfer label . The best result is obtained only with the right combination of non- thermal transfer labels and ribbon , as their incorrect selection can result in damage to the seal or damage to the printer.

In addition, there are different ribbons for different models of thermal transfer printers .

For each type of thermal transfer labels, recommended types of adhesive base have been developed, as well as special types of adhesive, the use of which significantly expands the possibilities of using the labels.

This can be an adhesive for deep freezing conditions, high temperatures, uneven and very curved surfaces, washable adhesive, easily detachable adhesive, etc.

There are two main types of thermal transfer labels based on:

• Paper: matte, semi-gloss, glossy, semi-gloss;
• Synthetic materials: polymeric, polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.

The semi-gloss thermal transfer labels we offer for you on alphapartner.bg are the most common type of labels. They have a semi-glossy protective layer, which makes them universal for marking various goods. Such thermal transfer labels are most often used in the pharmaceutical industry, light industry, for marking technical devices, etc.

Thermal transfer semi-gloss labels are more resistant to low temperatures, high humidity, cold and mechanical impact than thermally direct labels .

Choose the right size and material thermal transfer labels for your business from Alpha Partner - manufacturer of roll labels, thermodirect, thermal transfer labels and ribbons .

We are ready to help you choose the right labels for thermal transfer printing method , and with us you can find many other devices that would be useful for the processes of work in your business - barcode scanners , label printers, mobile computers and devices .

Our partners are leading manufacturers of barcode and RFID equipment , and the labels and ribbons we produce are adapted for the devices of our partners - Zebra Technologies, SATO, Honeywell and other proven manufacturers of this type of equipment.