Data Sheet

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

N 448 Sw

Wax/Resin
Near-Edge

is a universal wax-resin quality for all near-edge printers, both label printers and direct printing systems. It convinces with its high resolution and very good printing even on rough paper surfaces - which are difficult to print on for most non-ferrous qualities. Thanks to its flexibility, it can print not only on paper surfaces but also on synthetic materials such as PE, PP and PET.

The print is very smudge-resistant for a wax-resin grade and will not peel off with tape, but has no particular resistance to chemicals.

Its remarkable compatibility with difficult and rough paper surfaces, even in direct printing systems, is one of its main characteristics. It is approved for use in the food sector and is used, for example, for direct printing on vapour-permeable blister papers for medical technology products and in the pharmaceutical industry.

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 5 and 30 rolls, depending on the roll size. Exact details of the standard items available, packaging units and delivery times can be found on 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: 990 mm

Applications

  • Verpackung, Lager, Logistik
  • Direktdruck auf Verpackungsfolie

Printing characteristics

  • 400mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,7
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

  • 80°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

Wax-resin quality with excellent price-performance ratio:

  • Wide range of applications
  • Very high printing speed
  • Suitable for difficult and rough paper surfaces

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/Resin
Printhead Near-Edge
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 7,5 µm
Ink melting point 80 °C

Certifications

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

Character

Popular wax-resin quality with a very wide range of applications. Ideally suited for printing on paper surfaces with near-edge label printers, but can also be used in direct printing systems. Very smudge-resistant and non-removable with adhesive tape.

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: 06.09.2023