Data Sheet

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

N 408 Sw

Wax/Resin
Near-Edge

was specially developed for use in direct printing systems. The base film is extremely thin at just 4.1 µm, allowing a total thickness of only 5.7 µm. A 1,000m long ribbon roll N 408 Sw has a diameter of 92 mm - on a roll of a standard wax/resin near-edge quality of the same diameter would only be 820 - 880 m. So there is 18% more ribbon (length) on a roll of the same diameter, downtime of packaging lines is minimised by fewer roll changes.

The quality is very sensitive and reaches very high print speeds - up to 1000mm/s in the TTO range (Thermal Transfer Overprint).

The print has a high resolution and on films a very good blackness.

Generally suitable for printing on packaging films, it can also be used for printing on film and paper labels.

N 408 Sw is suitable for use in the food industry. The main application is direct printing of packaging films in the food sector.

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: 990 mm

Applications

  • Direktdruck auf Verpackungsfolie

Printing characteristics

  • 1000mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,5
OD on foil 2,1
  • 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

  • 75°C
    Until

Ideal solution for direct printing systems:

  • Very high speeds (up to 1000mm/s)
  • Very black, high contrast print
  • Low overall thickness allows extra-long ribbons

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/Resin
Printhead Near-Edge
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,1 µm
Total thickness 5,7 µm
Ink melting point 57 °C

Certifications

  • Food sector (ISEGA)
  • No heavy metals (RohS)
  • REACH (no substances on the SVHC list)

Character

Black wax/resin quality that is optimally suited for use in direct printing systems. High resolution and contrast can be achieved even at very high speeds up to 1000mm/s. The low overall thickness allows long ribbon rolls.

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: 20.11.2023