Adhesive label Papel

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Description
With direct thermal printing no ribbon is required: the label image is produced by the heat of the printhead. It is a fast, low‑cost solution for high‑volume labelling, commonly used in warehouses, logistics operators and short‑cycle food industries.

Main properties

• Maximum operating temperature: up to +60°C.
• Moisture resistance: low (varies by construction).
• Printing system: direct thermal (no ribbon required).
• Consumable required: label only.

Typical applications

• Shipping and short‑cycle logistics in dry indoor environments.
• Product, price and picking labels in warehouses.
• Standard food labelling without prolonged exposure to moisture or UV.
• Traceability and batch identification in distribution and point of sale.

Compatible adhesives
Acrylic permanent standard for indoor logistics; removable for price/promotional labels; hot‑melt for recycled cardboard; frozen‑food formulations from −10 °C.

Material variants

• ECO standard: general logistics use, minimal cost per label, shelf life up to 12 months indoors.
• High sensitivity: optimized for high speeds or low‑energy printheads.
• Synthetic PP: basic moisture resistance without ribbon; lightweight alternative to coated paper, suitable for humid environments and cold rooms.
• Food‑grade: constructed for indirect contact with food (formulation compliant with food regulations).

Technical comparison (Direct thermal vs Thermal transfer)
Characteristic — Direct thermal — Thermal transfer
Consumable required — Label only — Label + ribbon
Operating cost — Low — Medium / high
Image durability — Limited — High
Print speed — Very high — High
Typical application — Logistics / Distribution / Retail — Permanent identification

Constructions and substrate specifications

• Standard thermal paper: reference option for shipping labels, receipts and short‑life waybills. High thermal sensitivity for fast printing. Image durability: 6–9 months indoors. Moisture resistance: low. Formats: die‑cut rolls / zig‑zag.
• Thermal paper with top coat: incorporates a top layer protecting the thermal image against moisture, grease and light abrasion. Extended image life; medium‑high moisture resistance. Formats: rolls / zig‑zag.
• Direct thermal PP (synthetic PP): synthetic substrate with heat‑sensitive layer, tear‑resistant and water‑resistant. Operating temperature: −20°C to +60°C. Moisture resistance: high. Material: synthetic PP. Formats: rolls / zig‑zag. Suitable for cold rooms and frequent water exposure.
• Special solutions: custom configurations on direct thermal base: removable adhesives, high‑tack adhesives, colored facestocks and zig‑zag format for industrial printers. Adhesive: removable / high tack. Facestock color: white / technical colors. Formats: roll / zig‑zag.

Supply formats

• Die‑cut rolls on liner (cores 25, 40 and 76 mm; outer diameters up to 200 mm).
• Continuous roll for variable length printing and custom cut/dispense.
• Zig‑zag (accordion) folding for large volumes without roll change.

Usage notes

• Direct thermal is ideal when label lifetime is short and print speed is a key factor.
• It is not recommended when documented readability beyond 12–18 months is required, or under continuous exposure to heat, UV, heavy abrasion or aggressive solvents/chemicals.
• For color images, consider preprinted colored facestocks combined with a thermal zone for variable data.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Service temperature: up to +60°C (thermal PP: −20°C to +60°C).
• Print durability: Standard paper ~6–12 months; Top Coat 1–3 years indoors; synthetic PP greater durability in humid environments.
• Moisture resistance: low (standard), medium‑high (Top Coat), high (synthetic PP).
• Printing: direct thermal (black image, no ribbon).
• Available formats: die‑cut rolls, continuous roll, zig‑zag/accordion.
• Adhesives: acrylic permanent, removable, hot‑melt, frozen‑food formulations.
• Typical applications: shipping, picking, price labelling and traceability in logistics, retail, food and healthcare (short cycles).