Products/Non Top-Coated
Non Top-Coated Direct Thermal materials is used for well controlled, short term labeling where there is very little chance of the image being contaminated. These materials are also known as ‘Unprotected’ thermals. Most in-store printed price-weight labeling of fresh produce (fish, delicatessen, self-weigh fruit and vegetables etc.) use this quality. At Smith & McLaurin we offer two types of Non Top-Coated Direct Thermal substrates:
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Economy Range: Consists of papers coated with a thermal coating and typically used for information labeling in dry environments such as point-of-sale marketing and other retail use. Cannot be brought in contact with water, plasticizers and fat.
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Semi-Resistant Range: consists of specially developed thermal grade with inbuilt resistance to PVC, stretch-wrap, oil, grease and water - without a protective top-coat.
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Paper/Film |
General Description |
Application |
Typical Weight |
Typical Caliper |
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Economy (Non-Topcoated) |
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T953 |
White wood-free papers coated with a thermal coating which turns black when subjected to heat sources. |
Information labeling in dry environments such as point-of-sale-marking and other retail use. Avoid contact with plasticizers and fat. Typical print speed up to 4 inch/sec. |
76 gsm |
80 mic |
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T963N |
As above. |
As above. Suitable for print speeds up to 8 inch/sec. |
72 gsm |
80 mic |
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T983 |
As above. |
As above. Suitable for print speeds up to 10 inch/sec. |
76 gsm |
80 mic |
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T983B |
As above. |
As above. |
77 gsm |
83 mic |
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Colourtherm 953 |
Black image thermal coating with a tinted background |
Special direct thermal product which allows user to specify the background shade to avoid a colourwash process and extend thermal print-head lifespan. Also used for corporate promotions and tracking/logistics. |
76 gsm |
80 mic |
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TS2953 |
A non resistant thermal coated white Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene (BOPP) |
Short life barcode labels that require extra tear strength. Can be recycled with common packaging films. |
58 gsm |
70 mic |
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Paper/Film |
General Description |
Application |
Typical Weight |
Typical Caliper |
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Semi-Resistant (Non-Topcoated) |
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T952 |
Black image resistant thermal coating on white wood-free paper. |
Specially developed thermal grade with inbuilt resistance to PVC stretch wrap, oil, grease and water. Without a protective topcoat. Print speeds up to 4 inch/sec. UV inks/varnish cannot be used on this grade. |
76 gsm |
80 mic |
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TS2952 |
Black image resistant thermal coating on white Biaxially Orientated Polypropylene (BOPP). |
Ideal for barcode labeling of products labeled within or exposed to damp or moist conditions e.g.: meat, poultry, and frozen foods. Recyclable with common stretch wrap films. |
58 gsm |
70 mic |
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TS3952 |
Black image resistant thermal coating on white High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
As above. |
100 gsm |
105 mic |
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