Datasheet

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Vario+ T 455 Sw

Wax/resin
Flat-Head

is a flexible wax/resin grade. It can be used on a wide range of label materials with flat-head printheads. It prints well on coated papers and films.
It is sensitive and achieves good resolution.
The print is abrasion resistant and, in the area of chemicals, particularly resistant to brake fluid.
In addition, this quality has a wide range of resistances, such as its good smudge resistance and its good resistance to chemicals and mechanical effects. The robust wax/resin quality is particularly resistant to brake fluids and IPA, which is why it is suitable for industrial applications.

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 1,5
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

  • 70°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

The all-round talent among the wax-resin qualities:

  • Very good wipe resistance
  • Excellent resistance to brake fluid and IPA
  • Wide range of materials

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/resin
Printhead Flat-Head
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 8,5 µm
Ink melting point 80 °C

Certifications

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

Character

The focus of this wax/resin quality is on coated papers and foils. Its print is abrasion resistant, but does not show any particular resistance to chemicals, with the exception of brake fluid. Here it is far above comparable thermal transfer ribbons in the range of a wax/resin quality.

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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