Datasheet

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

T 514 Si

Resin
Flat-Head

Is an alternative to mirror silver hot stamping foils. This thermal transfer ribbon prints on almost all label materials! It achieves an excellent result on coated and high-gloss papers and foils (PE, PP, PET) that have a suitable top coat. On uncoated paper the result is a matt silver shimmering print. The quality has a high sensitivity, is gentle on the print head and can be processed at speeds of over 200 mm/s.
It is suitable for all flat-head printers – but not for near-edge printing systems.
Coating-wise, it is a resin grade whose focus is on universal use on numerous materials rather than high resistance. The print has limited smudge and erasure resistance. In the area of chemical resistance, good resistance to engine oil and brake fluid and medium resistance to diesel and alcohol should be mentioned.
The main applications are graphically demanding labels for food, spirits, perfume etc. where the effect is that of a “silver embossing” – but produced purely digitally without the need for complex embossing tools! The quality is also suitable as an alternative to white for high-contrast printing on dark and transparent materials.

Product range

We manufacture thermal transfer ribbons of this quality to order in every possible dimension and design to measure!
For an optimal use of material and the best price, the jumbo roll width should be used completely. The minimum quantity for a made-to-measure order is 200m².
Net width of jumbo roll: 880 mm

Applications

  • Long lasting and high resistant product identification, Type plates

Printing characteristics

  • 228mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,1
OD on foil 1,7
  • Vellum
  • Coated paper
  • Glossy paper
  • PE
  • PP
  • PVC
  • PET
  • Textile
  • PVC card

Chemical resistance

Water Yes
  • Alcohol (IPA)
  • White Spirit
  • Diesel
  • Engine oil
  • Gasoline
  • Brake fluid
  • Skydrol
  • MEK

Temperature resistance

  • 140°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

not specified

Shiny metallic silver thermal transfer ribbon:

  • For numerous label materials, paper and foils
  • Very good resolution on smooth materials
  • Reflective metallic print on the level of an embossing foil

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Resin
Printhead Flat-Head
Color Metallic Silver
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 7,2 µm
Ink melting point 80 °C

Certifications

  • No Heavy metals (RohS)
  • REACH (no substances on SVHC List)

Character

This metallic, silver-printing thermal transfer ribbon can be used universally on numerous materials. The durability of the printout meets the requirements in the field of high-quality product labels: wiping, erasing and peeling with adhesive tape, cleaning with alcohol and contact with oil are easily withstood by the print. The print withstands temperatures up to 140°C.

Shelf life and storage conditions

"In principle termal transfer ribbons have a long shelf live. We guarantee that, if stored correctly ( temperature: 5 - 35 °C, relative humidity: 30 - 80 % ) our ribbons remain in perfect condition for use for 1 year from delivery."

Test methods

"Our thermal transfer ribbons are tested according to CALOR | REGMA testing procedures. We are happy to supply details upon request."

Quality management ISO 9001 : 2015

Our processes and quality management system are certified according to the latest version 2015.

Status: 16. September 2025

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