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Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Ideal T 456 Sw

Wax/resin
Flat-Head

is characterised above all by its very good resolution, even the finest elements and thinnest lines, and its flexibility. Even on uncoated vellum paper, it prints small texts and both longitudinal and horizontal barcodes as well as matrix codes with pin-sharp definition. Excellent printing results are achieved on a wide range of materials: coated, varnished or pre-printed papers, cardboard materials and films.

The print has good mechanical resistance and is highly resistant to motor oil and white spirit.

Product range

We supply this ribbon quality in the standard dimensions of the compact range, which cover the majority of possible applications, from a minimum quantity of 1 carton. The cartons are all the same size for practical onward shipping and contain between 6 and 36 rolls, depending on the roll size. For exact details of the standard items available, packaging units and delivery times, please refer to the compact item list for this quality.
In addition, we supply special widths from 50 rolls, as well as custom-made ribbons in every possible dimension and design!
Net width jumbo roll: 880 mm

Applications

  • Long lasting and high resistant product identification, Type plates
  • Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics

Printing characteristics

  • 200mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility
  • Can be used on all print heads

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,4
OD on foil 1,8
  • Vellum
  • Coated paper
  • Glossy paper
  • PE
  • PP
  • PVC
  • PET
  • Textile
  • PVC card

Chemical resistance

Water No
  • Alcohol (IPA)
  • White Spirit
  • Diesel
  • Engine oil
  • Gasoline
  • Brake fluid
  • Skydrol
  • MEK

Temperature resistance

  • 85°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

The wax/resin quality for a perfect print image:

  • The best resolution of all wax/resin qualities
  • Universally applicable also on vellum and especially on coated paper surfaces
  • Particularly resistant to motor oil and white spirit

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/resin
Printhead Flat-Head
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 9 µm
Ink melting point 84 °C

Certifications

  • Food sector
  • Halogen-Free
  • No Heavy metals (RohS)
  • REACH (no substances on SVHC List)
  • UL / CSA

Character

This high resolution and flexible thermal transfer ribbon has average mechanical resistance. The print is smudge and limited eraser resistant. In terms of chemicals, the print resists motor oil and White Spirit (a solvent-based household cleaner) in particular. The resistance to hydraulic oil and brake fluid are also in the medium range.

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: 8. September 2025

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