ITW Thermal Films is a worldwide manufacturer, converter and distributor of premium quality thermal transfer ribbons used to print barcodes and other variable information on labels and tags. A leader in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection Industry (AIDC) for more than 15 years, our thermal transfer ribbons are specifically designed to print at lower temperatures and faster speeds, resulting in reduced printhead costs and lower overall energy usage. Through its Performance Through Simplicity™, ITW Thermal Films offers four different formulations of barcode ribbon that cover 95% of today’s applications, thus simplifying your inventory management needs and directly saving you time and money. Our product range includes:
B220/W90 Resin Enhanced Wax/Ribbon – Enhanced for increased print performance, B220/W90 has excellent workability on a broad range of plain and coated paper substrates producing sharp, crisp images for reliable and sustained readability at low print energy requirements.
B128/M95 Premium Wax/Resin – A midrange thermal transfer ribbon which gives excellent performance on a wide variety of labels, B128/M95 offers superior UV and smear resistance, while producing a dark dense print and clean edge definition. This durable TTR is a logical choice for use on outdoor applications such as nurseries, lumber and steel applications.
B112/M99 Premium Near Edge Wax/Resin – Specifically designed to work on high volume labeling applications, this UV resistant product works on a wide range of paper and film media. Featuring outstanding print density and durability, this TTR is ideal for fresh produce, compliance labeling and nursery applications.
B324 Broad Spectrum Resin – UL approved, this thermal transfer ribbon is designed for today’s high-end market segments, where excellent physical properties and durability are required to withstand harsh work environments. Product characteristics include exceptional print density for sharp/clean barcode images and superior abrasion and solvent resistance, making B324 a perfect choice for use in the automotive, electronics, chemical and aviation markets.
TTR Almanac™
Looking for a quick and easy way to find out if a thermal transfer ribbon is compatible with a specific label stock on a certain printer? Look no further, as ITW Thermal Films offers its TTR Almanac, an online database that contains over tens of thousands of different, high resolution test images. Meticulously researched by industry experts, it contains a wealth of essential information presented in an easy to use, quick reference format. This incredible sales tool is just another example of how ITW Thermal Films simplifies and shortens the sales process. For more information, and/or to register for access to the TTR Almanac, simply go to: www.ttralmanac.com today.