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Ambient
Ideal for labels stored and used at room temperature. Perfect for logistics, retail, and general-purpose labeling where extreme conditions aren't a concern.
Chilled
Designed for products requiring refrigeration, these labels maintain their integrity and adhesion in cool, damp environments, preventing peeling or fading.
Frozen
Our most robust option for low temperatures, these labels are specifically engineered to withstand freezing conditions and condensation without compromising readability or adhesion.
PP (Polypropylene)
A durable, synthetic material offering enhanced resistance to moisture, chemicals, and tearing. Ideal for applications needing a more robust and long-lasting label.
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Technologies
Direct Thermal Printing
Direct thermal printing requires adhesive labels with a special thermosensitive layer (thermally sensitive paper, or thermal paper for short). The print head in the thermal printer heats up and “discolours” the thermal label in the desired areas. The information on the white thermal label then becomes visible as black print. With this type of printer, labels can be printed without the need for a coloured ribbon. However, the print may change if it is exposed to heat at a later stage, and the print may also fade under the influence of UV light – so these printed thermal labels are more suited to shorter-lived usage.
Key Advantages of Direct Thermal Labels
Choosing direct thermal labels from JR Labeling brings numerous operational and economic benefits:
Superior Speed: Print at speeds up to 250 mm/s, drastically maximizing your operational efficiency and daily labeling volume.
Reliable Adhesion: Enjoy excellent grip on a wide variety of surfaces, from rough shipping cartons to packaging films, ensuring your labels stay put and remain legible.
Seamless Processing: Our mature roll technology and precise cutting ensure efficient and uninterrupted application, whether manual or with automated labeling systems.
Consistent Print Quality: Achieve crisp, sharply defined, high-contrast print, crucial for accurate barcode readability and clear information, even at high speeds.
Unbeatable Cost-Effectiveness: Being ribbon-free, direct thermal labels are an inherently more economical solution compared to thermal transfer, inkjet, and laser printing, optimizing your consumable costs.
Printing Flexibility: Allows for pre-printing custom base designs and then flexibly adding variable data (barcodes, expiration dates, tracking information) exactly when you need it.
Important Considerations
It's crucial to understand the characteristics of direct thermal labels for optimal use:
Environmental Sensitivity: Due to their thermosensitive layer, print on direct thermal labels can change or fade if exposed to prolonged intense heat, friction, direct UV light, or certain chemicals.
Are direct thermal labels the right solution for you? They are optimal for short to medium-term uses where speed and efficiency are priorities.
For long-lasting labeling applications or in environments with harsh conditions requiring greater resistance to abrasion, heat, or chemicals, we recommend exploring our Thermal Transfer Labels. Our team of experts is here to advise you and help you choose the perfect and most cost-effective labeling solution for your specific needs.
Ready to discover how JR Labeling's direct thermal labels can enhance your operational efficiency?