Labels for variable printing
Labels are self-adhesive stickers made of thermal paper with or without text placed on them. This is a universal and quick solution for placing variable operational information, such as production date, batch number, expiration date, etc. Today, labels can be purchased in the form of rolls of different sizes and quantities.
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Labels for applying variable information using thermal printing are divided into 2 categories:
1. For direct thermal printing.
The material includes a heat-sensitive layer, which appears under the impact of the printer’s thermal head.
The following materials fall into this category:
– Thermal Top
This material has a protective coating on both the environmental and product sides. The protective layer ensures the safety of the printed image from exposure to factors such as moisture, grease, oil, and alcohol. This material is suitable for labeling products that require long-term storage and transportation in refrigerated and frozen conditions
– Thermal Eco
This material does not have a protective coating and is suitable for products with a short shelf life. Not intended for use in freezing conditions and high humidity.
– Thermal PP
This material is a polypropylene wrap, which contains a heat-sensitive layer. It is used in cases where it is necessary to use a label made of polymer material with the possibility of applying information using direct thermal printing.
2. For thermal transfer printing.
A thermal printer is used to apply information, but the thermal head of the printer affects the material not directly, but through a thermal transfer tape. Synthetic resins or wax, depending on the type of tape, ensure reliable fixation of printed information on the material used.
There are a sufficient number of varieties of thermal transfer tapes, so the range of printed materials is unlimited.
Advantages
Price. The labels have a low cost, which ensures a low selling price.
Universality. Labels can be glued to any surface, but it is important to choose the right type of label.
High quality printing. The “Spectr” printing house offers high quality label printing. All information on them is easy to read even after a long time.
Selection of adhesive base
An equally important part of choosing a label is their adhesive base. To get quality labels, you need to take this factor into account.
The selection of glue is carried out taking into account the place where the labels will be used and other requirements.
If the label is to be exposed to UV rays, solvents and other aggressive factors, then you should choose an adhesive with a strengthened formula.
For extremely low temperatures, frost-resistant glue is suitable, which will not lose its properties.
There are also labels with a semi-permanent adhesive layer that will prevent the label from setting immediately, allowing you to re-stick it.
A permanent adhesive layer is used for one-time label sticking and long-term fixation on the product.
It is also worth considering the surfaces on which the label will be applied. Some materials, such as metal or stone, require higher label adhesiveness.
It is important to remember that food label adhesive must be certified for use in the food industry.
Size
Label sizes vary from 5*25 to 185*58 and 100*150 mm. The most common bushing diameter is 40mm, but sometimes you can find diameters of 26 or 76mm.
Printing Features
Labels are printed using a thermal printer, the lineup of which ranges from the most primitive to the more complex. For large volumes, industrial equipment is used. A mobile printer can handle printing labels for small batches. When choosing a printer, it is important to consider the image transfer speed and the width of the product that it can print.
Most often, black ink is used to print information on the label. However, other colors are also possible: blue, red, green.
Where are they used?
Labels today are used almost everywhere: in food, industry, logistics and other areas.
The “Spectr” group of companies offers labels of various sizes and types at competitive prices. We also offer favorable terms when purchasing labels in bulk. Before shipment, our printing house always tests labels and, if problems arise, promptly fixes them.