Datasheet

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

T 454 Sw

Wax/resin
Flat-Head

has a high flexibility and can be used on almost all label materials, even on difficult, pre-printed and lacquered surfaces on which other qualities do not print. It is also very tolerant of different printer settings (temperature or energy and speed). Even with a speed of 250mm/s you can still achieve a very good print result.

This carbon ribbon prints with high resolution and achieves print results with good mechanical resistance (smearing and erasing), but has limited scratch resistance. Especially with adhesive tape, the print can hardly be removed.

No particular resistance to chemicals, except motor oil. Relatively good temperature resistance.

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
  • Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics

Printing characteristics

  • 250mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,4
OD on foil 1,9
  • 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

  • 96°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

The most flexible wax/resin quality:

  • Print on all, even difficult, label materials
  • Finest resolution
  • Very good smudge resistance
  • Not removable with adhesive tape

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/resin
Printhead Flat-Head
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,9 µm
Total thickness 8,7 µm
Ink melting point 0 °C

Certifications

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

Character

This carbon ribbon is characterised above all by its flexibility. The print has good resistance to mechanical influences, is smudge-proof, has limited scratch resistance and cannot be removed with adhesive tape. However, it is sensitive to chemicals, except for engine oil. The resistance to high temperatures is the best of all wax/resin qualities.

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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