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What are the main components of PET thermal mat...

What are the main components of PET thermal matte silver paper?

PET thermal matte silver paper is mainly composed of the following key components: Base layer (PET layer): The basis of PET thermal matte silver paper is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material. PET is a widely used plastic material known for its excellent physical and chemical properties. It has good high temperature resistance, water resistance, oil resistance and chemical stability, which makes PET an ideal choice for making high-quality label materials.Thermosensitive coating: A spec…

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What are the key production process steps for P...

What are the key production process steps for PET thermal matte silver paper?

The key production process steps of PET thermal matte silver paper mainly include the following stages: Matt silver coating coating: After the primer is dried, the matte silver coating is applied. Matt silver coating usually contains specific silver pigments, adhesives and other additives, and the thickness and uniformity of the coating are precisely controlled to achieve the desired matte silver effect. Pigment selection: Use specific silver pigments that can present a matte silver…

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What are the main production costs of PET therm...

What are the main production costs of PET thermosensitive matte silver paper?

The production cost of PET thermosensitive matte silver paper mainly includes the following aspects: First, raw material costs 1.PET substrate: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) as the main substrate of thermal matte silver paper, its price fluctuations directly affect the production cost. The price of PET substrate is affected by many factors such as market supply and demand, crude oil price, production cost and so on. 2.Thermal coating materials: The special properties of thermal matt…

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What types of printers are TTO high-speed codin...

What types of printers are TTO high-speed coding ribbons suitable for?

TTO (Thermal Transfer Overprinter) high-speed coding ribbon is a high-performance ribbon designed for thermal transfer printing technology. It is suitable for various types of thermal transfer printers. The following is a detailed summary of the printer types suitable for TTO high-speed coding ribbon: Videojet Markem-Imaje Domino These brands of printers are widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, logistics and other industries. TTO high-speed coding ribbon can meet the n…

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How To Fix Printer Alignment Issues

How To Fix Printer Alignment Issues

When it comes to printing sheet labels, the last thing you want is for the design to be off. This not only wastes time but also supplies you’ve spent money buying. Sometimes labels look good on your computer screen but the design prints wrong. Alignment error can occur for a number of reasons. If this is an issue you’re experiencing, don’t stress. This list of quick fix solutions will help you print labels correctly every time. We’re taking a look at: …

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Our Tongyin Label Adhesives

Our Tongyin Label Adhesives

Anytime you peel a label from its liner and apply it to a surface area, whether it’s box, barrel, bin, or product, you are dealing with label adhesive. Adhesive is the key component of a label. If it doesn’t work, the label is completely ineffective. You want to choose a label that will perform well for its operation, like the surface it’s being applied to and the environment it will be used in. Labels that fail lead to reprinting and reapplication, which is a huge waste of time an…

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A Go-To Guide for Barcode and Shipping Labels

A Go-To Guide for Barcode and Shipping Labels

In the early morning of June 26th, 1974, a man named Clyde Dawson stopped into a Marsh’s supermarket in Troy, Ohio to pick up a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. Rather than record the transaction by hand, the cashier simply scanned the barcode — the first barcode. Since its introduction in the early 1970s, the barcode has taken off, becoming the industry standard for cutting costs, saving time, and accurately recording and storing information. Businesses rely on data to …

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All You Need to Know About Applying Labels in t...

All You Need to Know About Applying Labels in the Cold

If you’ve ever attempted to apply thermal labels in a cold environment, you’ve probably run into problems with ink smearing and labels not sticking properly. This could be caused by a myriad of problems, ranging from poor application to using the wrong label type. Label failure leads to reprinting and reapplication, both of which are an overall waste of time and money. In many instances, problems can arise with faulty label adhesion in the wrong temperature, especially in fall and winter m…

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Freezer Label Buying Guide

Freezer Label Buying Guide

Buying the wrong labels for your cold storage facility can have consequences far greater than the cost of the labels. Using the wrong freezer labels can lead to a variety of problems, both big and small, for your warehouse. For example: A common problem is that the label simply fell off of your package. This could result in having to reapply the label, missing a shipment deadline, losing a sales opportunity, or miscounting internal inventory. A more extreme&n…

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Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Labels

Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Labels

Thermal printing is a widespread printing method that produces accurate, high-quality images and text with clean definitions. This process is popular for its ease of use, quick speed, and overall efficiency. There are two different technologies when it comes to thermal printing: direct thermal and thermal transfer. It is important to know the differences as each have their own pros and cons to printing as well as varying degrees of application. Let’s take a look and see what each …

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