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Material Structure of Thermal Paper Self-adhesive Labels

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With the rapid development of logistics, retail, medicine, e-commerce and other industries, thermal paper self-adhesive labels are widely used in commodity barcodes, express delivery bills, price tags, warehouse management and other scenarios due to their characteristics of no ink, clear printing and low cost. This article will deeply analyze the material structure of thermal paper self-adhesive stickers to help purchasers and industry users choose suitable label products more scientifically.

If you need to purchase or wholesale high-quality thermal paper self-adhesive stickers, please contact Revolve CF thermal paper self-adhesive stickers supplier, email: HarveyXu@revolve-cf.com, official website: https://www.revolve-cf.com.

Basic structure of thermal paper self-adhesive labels

Surface material: thermal coated paper

Thermal paper is the core component of this type of label, and its surface is treated with thermal coating. When the print head applies a certain temperature, the coating undergoes a chemical reaction to form black fonts or patterns, thereby achieving inkless printing.

Whether the thermal coating is evenly distributed determines the clarity of label printing;

Surface smoothness, scratch resistance, and durability directly affect the printing quality and storage time.

High-quality thermal paper should have good thermal sensitivity and printing adaptability, which is a technical point that professional thermal paper self-adhesive sticker suppliers must strictly control.

Adhesive layer: pressure-sensitive adhesive

The adhesive is a bridge connecting the label and the surface of the attached object, and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive is generally used. Its performance requirements include:

Strong initial adhesion: can be pasted quickly;

Strong durability: not easy to fall off;

No corrosion, no penetration: avoid contamination of the product surface.

High-quality thermal paper self-adhesive sticker suppliers will provide customized adhesive formulas according to different uses (such as cold chain, normal temperature, high temperature environment) to meet various usage requirements.

Bottom paper layer: silicone oil release paper

The main function of the bottom paper is to protect the back adhesive layer and facilitate peeling during use. Common base paper materials include glassine paper, PET release film, etc., and their characteristics include:

Smooth surface and stable release force;

Ensure that the self-adhesive sticker can be peeled off at high speed on the machine without warping;

Support the use of automatic labeling equipment.

Classification and use of thermal paper self-adhesive stickers

Classification by viscosity type

Removable label: low viscosity, no residual glue left after tearing off, suitable for electronic product protective film and temporary labels;

Permanent adhesive label: strong viscosity, not easy to fall off, widely used in express delivery bills, medical labels;

Frozen label: resistant to low temperature, no falling off, often used for fresh and cold chain transportation products.

When purchasing, it is recommended to cooperate with thermal paper self-adhesive sticker suppliers with professional R&D capabilities such as Revolve CF to ensure that the adhesive performance matches the actual application scenario.

Classification by application scenario

Logistics industry: such as express delivery labels, which require strong adhesion, clear printing, and wear resistance;

Retail labels: such as supermarket price tags, which require smooth surface and easy peeling and pasting;

Medical labels: require stable printing, non-toxicity, and reliable pasting;

Clothing tags: fine printing patterns, beautiful appearance, and easy to peel off.

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Key factors affecting the performance of thermal paper self-adhesive stickers

Chemical composition of thermal coatings

Thermal coatings are composed of a variety of chemical substances such as thermosensitive dyes, color developers, and stabilizers. Their proportions and ratios affect:

Thermal sensitivity;

Color development concentration and storage time;

Light resistance and heat resistance.

Revolve CF thermal paper self-adhesive sticker suppliers have mature technology in coating formulations and can customize short-term/medium-term/long-term storage labels according to customer needs.

Environmental adaptability of adhesives

Whether the adhesive can stably adhere in high humidity, high temperature or low temperature environments is an important indicator of label performance. High-quality products must pass:

Freezing test (-20℃);

High temperature oven test (70℃);

Ultraviolet aging test.

Choosing a thermal paper sticker supplier with actual cases and experimental data support is the key to ensuring the success of batch labeling projects.

Compatibility of labels and printing equipment

Thermal paper stickers need to match thermal printing equipment of different brands (such as Zebra, TSC, Argox, etc.). Professional suppliers can provide:

Different specifications of label roll diameters and label spacing;

Customization of cursor positioning holes;

Slitting accuracy control.

If you need to purchase in bulk and support customization, please contact Revolve CF (email: HarveyXu@revolve-cf.com) to obtain sample testing and equipment compatibility recommendations.

Quality standards and inspection points for thermal paper stickers

Appearance inspection

Including whether the label edge is flat, the roll material is not broken, the coating is uniform, and the base paper has no creases, etc.

Print clarity test

After actual printing with a thermal printer, observe whether the font is blurred, there are white spots, and whether the grayscale transition is natural, which is an important dimension to measure product quality.

Adhesion and peeling force test

Use standard adhesive test methods (such as FINAT test) to evaluate initial adhesion, lasting adhesion, 180° peeling force and other indicators to ensure that the label can adhere firmly.

Environmental stability test

Through experiments such as cold and hot shock, high humidity storage, and UV light, simulate the label use environment to test its stability and reliability.

High-quality thermal paper self-adhesive sticker suppliers usually have complete laboratories and testing processes, and issue corresponding product test reports.

The importance of choosing a professional thermal paper self-adhesive sticker supplier

A professional thermal paper self-adhesive sticker supplier not only provides the product itself, but also provides technical support for label use solutions.

Revolve CF thermal paper self-adhesive label supplier has the following advantages:

Own R&D system, support product customization;

Own multiple high-speed coating and slitting production lines, sufficient production capacity;

Provide application consultation, proofing test and after-sales service;

Products have been widely used in domestic and foreign e-commerce, logistics, retail, medical and other fields.

If you have procurement and OEM labeling needs, please contact Revolve CF via email HarveyXu@revolve-cf.com, or visit the official website https://www.revolve-cf.com to learn more.

Conclusion

Although thermal paper self-adhesive labels are common disposable consumables in daily use, they contain complex material science and engineering technology. Understanding its material structure and performance characteristics will not only help reasonable procurement, but also improve usage efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Choosing a professional and reliable thermal paper self-adhesive label supplier will be an important guarantee for achieving efficient label management. Revolve CF is willing to be your trusted partner.

Contact email: HarveyXu@revolve-cf.com

Official website: https://www.revolve-cf.com

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