self adhesive label manufacturer from Chengdu Xinruizhi Technology Co., Ltd assures value to customers through the highest consistency, accuracy, and integrity. It provides an unmatched aesthetic effect while adding safety and usability. In accordance with the quality system, all its materials are traceable, tested and equipped with a material certificate. And our local knowledge of the end markets makes it ideally suited to local needs, according to use and application.
Easy Stick stands for quality assurance, which is widely accepted in the industry. We spare no efforts to ensure our roles fully implemented in the social events. For instance, we frequently participate in technical seminars with other enterprises and showcase our contributions to the development of the industry.
Customer service is also our focus. At Easy Stick, customers can enjoy a comprehensive service provided together with self adhesive label manufacturer, including professional customization, efficient and safe delivery, custom packaging, etc. Customers can also get a sample for reference if needed.
Easy Stick is proud to introduce our latest product, the Coated Art Paper Hot Melt Adhesive Thermal Transfer Self Adhesive Paper Label Jumbo Sticker Roll. Our company is dedicated to providing high-quality thermal receipt paper and self-adhesive labels, and this new product is no exception. Whether you are a small business owner or a large corporation, our jumbo sticker roll is the perfect solution for all your labeling needs.
Adhesive Material:
Our jumbo sticker roll is made with a special coating of hot melt adhesive, ensuring that your labels will securely adhere to any surface. The adhesive material is designed to withstand high temperatures, making it ideal for use in a variety of environments. With Easy Stick's jumbo sticker roll, you can trust that your labels will stay in place no matter what.
Adhesives Raw Materials:
At Easy Stick, we source only the highest quality raw materials for our adhesive products. Our jumbo sticker roll is no exception, with each roll made from premium materials that are designed to last. The raw materials used in our adhesive ensure that your labels will stay put, even in the most demanding of conditions.
Easy Stick Brand Name:
Easy Stick is a well-known name in the industry, trusted by businesses around the world for our high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our adhesives raw materials is just one example of the superior products we offer, designed to make your labeling process quick and easy.
Business Philosophy:
Our business philosophy is simple: to be the world's leading manufacturer of thermal receipt paper and self-adhesive labels. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Easy Stick is dedicated to providing our customers with the best products on the market. Our jumbo sticker roll is a testament to this philosophy, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for all your labeling needs.
In conclusion, Easy Stick's Coated Art Paper Hot Melt Adhesive Thermal Transfer Self Adhesive Paper Label Jumbo Sticker Roll is the perfect choice for businesses looking for high-quality labels that will last. With premium adhesive materials, superior raw materials, and advanced thermal transfer technology, our jumbo sticker roll is designed to meet all your labeling needs. Trust Easy Stick for all your labeling needs, and experience the difference that quality and innovation can make.
What are Thermal Labels?
Thermal labels use heat to create an image. Thermal transfer uses a thermal ribbon where heat from the printhead releases the ribbon attaching it to the label surface. Direct thermal images are created when heat from the printhead causes components on the label surface to mix causing them to (usually) turn black.
A label is a label right? Wrong. Each of the thousands of different materials used in thermal printing has its own unique set of features that must be considered to ensure optimal performance in its intended application—not to mention in the specific printer in which it will be used.
Sacrificing consistency for price is risky, because unscannable barcodes must be reprinted, cancelling out the intended cost savings. Workers may have to make adjustments to the printer between rolls to account for inconsistencies in the media, make more IT calls, deal with costly downtime and risk losing productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction. And choosing printing supplies that aren’t well suited to thermal printers can cause unnecessary wear and tear on printheads, resulting in higher replacement costs.
On the other hand, the right printing supplies will help you improve operational efficiency, keep track of all your assets and optimize the customer experience. The right printing supplies will ensure brand consistency and maintain regulatory compliance. The right printing supplies will support the growth of your business—not hinder it.
Selection of the label material depends first on whether direct thermal or thermal transfer print technology is being used.
There are two types of thermal facestocks: paper and synthetic. Understanding these facestock types and qualities will be one step in helping you to determine the right label for your application.
Paper
Paper is an economical material for indoor use and a shorter lifecycle. It is a versatile facestock that supports labeling across a wide variety of surfaces such as corrugate, paper, packaging films, (most) plastics and metal & glass.
There are different types of paper labels, first there is uncoated paper which is workhorse for business and industrial applications providing an optimal balance between performance and price. Coated paper, which is ideal for high-speed volume printing and when enhanced print quality is required.
Color is a very useful tool to provide a visual cue for highlighting important information on a label like special handling instructions or package priority. Zebra’s IQ Color technology enables you to print color on demand using your existing Zebra thermal printer. With IQ color, the customer defines the color zones on the label and the color for that particular zone. The printed image for those zones are in the defined color.
Synthetic
Like paper, synthetic materials also support labeling across a wide variety of surfaces. However the advantages of a synthetic label over paper is their resistance and environmental qualities such as a longer label lifecycle, the ability to withstand an outdoor environment and resistance to abrasion, moisture and chemicals.
Synthetic labels are referred to as poly and are available in four variations of poly material. The key material differentiators are outdoor durations, temperature exposure or facestock color and treatments.
Polyolefin is flexible for curved and rough surfaces and an outdoor exposure of up to 6 months.
Polypropylene is also flexible for curved surfaces and outdoor exposure of 1 to 2 years.
Polyester is used for high temperatures up to 300°F (149°C) and outdoor exposure of up to 3 years.
Polyimide is also for high temperature exposure for up to 500°F (260°C) and is often recommended for circuit board labels.
Thermal printers are designed to operate with a variety of media configurations, including die-cut, butt cut, perforated, notched, hole-punched and continuous, receipts, tags, ticket stock or pressure-sensitive labels.
Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Label Solution
In order to identify the optimal print technology, material and ribbon (if thermal transfer printing), to ensure that the label remains readable during the products life, you should consider the following:
Surface
The type and the shape of surface being labeled needs to be considered to ensure that the label remains adhered to the surface. Have you ever noticed that a specific label does not adhere as well to a plastic bin as it does to a cardboard box? This is because these items have a different surface energy. The shape of the surface is also important to consider. For example, small curved surfaces are also difficult to label, since they require a flexible material with a mandrel adhesive to make sure the label does not pull away from the surface.
Extreme Temperatures
Materials and adhesives are also sensitive to very low and very high temperatures. There are two types of temperatures you need to consider, application temperature and service temperature:
Standard materials generally perform well when an application temperature is a minimum of 25°F (-4°C) and in service temperatures ranging from -65°F (-54°C) to 200°F (93°C). Labeling in conditions outside of this range requires the use of a thermal transfer solution and normally requires a specialty adhesive to insure that the label remains secured.
There are adhesives available for specific temperature ranges. The high and low temperature adhesives can maintain strong adhesion at high and low temperatures but they need to be applied to the surface at moderate temperatures. On the other hand, the all temperature adhesive is special in that the label can be applied to a surface at temperatures below freezing.
There are two kinds of high tack adhesives: high tack acrylic and high tack rubber.
High tack acrylic works well on hard-to-label surfaces and provides good resistance to chemicals and UV exposure.
High tack rubber works well on hard-to-label surfaces and provides better initial tack. In addition to permanent adhesives, there are a few types of removable adhesives: removable, multi removable, ultra-removable and security.
The key application of the removable adhesive is to provide good adhesion on the product when initially labeled while allowing a person to remove the label without damaging the label and product surface. Also being able to cleanly remove the label when the label is no longer needed.
The multi-removable adhesive is unique in that it allows the label to be applied, removed and reapplied to the surface. This enables repositioning of the label on the surface if needed.
The ultra-removable adhesive allows for clean removal from nearly all surfaces without damaging the label or the surface (including metal and glass surfaces).
Tamper proof adhesives enables you to visually see when a label is removed as an adhesive pattern remains on the surface. This type of adhesive can support warranty integrity claims when the label is removed.
Abrasion Resistance
Contact and rubbing will affect image and barcode readability over time. If in your application, the label will come into contact with items that could scratch it and make it unreadable, a ribbon with a higher resin content will provide improved durability.
Chemical Resistance
When a label will be exposed to moderate to extreme chemicals, a thermal transfer labeling solution is required. In the case of harsh and extreme chemicals, a high-durability resin ribbon is also recommended.
How Direct Thermal Labels Work
Direct thermal labels are coated with a special heat-sensitive layer, typically made of chemicals like leuco dyes. When the thermal print head applies heat to specific areas of the label, the coating reacts and changes color, usually turning black. This process eliminates the need for ink or toner, making direct thermal printing a clean and straightforward method.
The labels are fed through a thermal printer, which uses a series of heated pins to create the desired image or text. The resolution and quality of the print depend on the printer's capabilities and the quality of the label material.
Advantages of Direct Thermal Labels
- Cost-Effective: Since no ink, toner, or ribbons are required, direct thermal labels reduce operational costs. This makes them an economical choice for businesses that require high-volume labeling.
- Ease of Use: Direct thermal printers are simple to operate and maintain. There are no cartridges or ribbons to replace, which minimizes downtime and simplifies the printing process.
- Eco-Friendly: The absence of ink or toner reduces waste, making direct thermal labels a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional printing methods.
- Speed and Efficiency: Direct thermal printing is fast, making it ideal for applications that require quick turnaround times, such as retail receipts, shipping labels, and inventory management.
- Compact Design: Thermal printers are generally smaller and more compact than traditional printers, saving valuable workspace.
Applications of Direct Thermal Labels
Direct thermal labels are used in a wide range of industries, including:
- Retail: For printing receipts, price tags, and shelf labels.
- Logistics and Shipping: For creating shipping labels, tracking labels, and packing slips.
- Healthcare: For patient wristbands, specimen labels, and medication labeling.
- Manufacturing: For inventory tracking, product labeling, and quality control.
- Food and Beverage: For expiration date labels, ingredient lists, and nutritional information.
**Limitations of Direct Thermal Labels**
While direct thermal labels offer numerous benefits, they also have some limitations:
- Durability: Direct thermal labels are sensitive to heat, light, and friction. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or high temperatures can cause the print to fade over time.
- Limited Color Options: Direct thermal printing typically produces black-and-white images, limiting its use for applications that require color.
- Shelf Life: The heat-sensitive coating on direct thermal labels can degrade over time, especially if stored in less-than-ideal conditions.
Choosing the Right Direct Thermal Labels
When selecting direct thermal labels, consider the following factors:
- Application: Determine the specific use case, such as shipping labels, receipts, or inventory tags, to choose the appropriate label material and size.
- Environment: Consider the conditions the labels will be exposed to, such as temperature, humidity, and UV exposure, to ensure durability.
- Printer Compatibility: Ensure the labels are compatible with your thermal printer to achieve optimal print quality.
- Adhesive Strength: Choose labels with the right adhesive for your application, whether it’s permanent, removable, or freezer-grade.
Conclusion
Direct thermal labels are a versatile and cost-effective solution for a variety of labeling needs. Their simplicity, efficiency, and eco-friendliness make them a popular choice across multiple industries. However, it’s important to consider their limitations and choose the right type of label for your specific application to ensure long-lasting performance. As technology continues to advance, direct thermal labels are likely to become even more durable and adaptable, further expanding their range of uses.