We match it correctly
No ribbon is chosen before printer type, size, core, wind direction and label surface have been considered together.
- Flat-head / near-edge
- Size and core check
- Ribbon type to suit the surface
Industrial consumables
The wrong ribbon is never the cheap option.
A thermal transfer ribbon is a cheap consumable. The wrong one can mean a faded barcode, a stopped line and, over time, a worn printhead. We do not send price lists; we ask about your printer and your label first.
How we work
We do three things.
We quote in writing, with a date
We do not quote verbally. Product, size, quantity, lead time and validity are written down.
- Written quotation
- Stated validity period
- Realistic lead time
We plan around your consumption
If we know your monthly usage we plan the next consignment without you having to chase it.
- Usage tracking
- Reorder rhythm
- One supplier, one invoice
Products
A narrow scope, a clear fit.
We keep the scope deliberately narrow. We would rather work across a few product families knowing exactly which printer and which label they suit, than carry a wide catalogue and fail to find the right item.
Wax ribbon
The economical standard on paper labels.
The most common ribbon type for coated and vellum paper labels. Standard for warehouse, shipping, shelf and carton barcodes. Suited to applications with low abrasion and chemical exposure.
- Label surface Coated, vellum
- Printer type Flat-head desktop and industrial
- Typical use Warehouse, shipping, shelf
Wax-resin ribbon
Mid-range resistance to abrasion and moisture.
Used on production and logistics labels where barcodes face abrasion during handling. Gives a sharper edge than wax, improving readability on small type and dense barcodes.
- Label surface Paper and some synthetics
- Durability Abrasion, light moisture
- Typical use Lot and serial numbering
Resin ribbon
For synthetic labels and demanding conditions.
Used on synthetic labels such as PP, PE and PET. Preferred for product labels facing chemical contact, heat or a long service life. Correct label-to-ribbon matching is critical here; a mismatch can cause the print to scratch off.
- Label surface PP, PE, PET
- Durability Chemical, heat, long life
- Typical use Product and asset labels
Blank labels
Same shipment as the ribbon, fit already checked.
Plain coated and vellum labels. Delivered with the ribbon in one order, one consignment and one invoice. We check label-to-ribbon compatibility, reducing the risk of a mismatch between two separate suppliers.
- Material Coated, vellum
- Printing Plain (blank)
- Compatibility Matched to the ribbon
Quotation
Just tell us the printer model.
If you do not know the size, that is fine. Give us the printer model and the width of your media including the liner, and we will work it out.