Making of Ribbon

Ink Production: Ink grinding operations consist of making a uniform mixture of a wide variety of components (resins, wax, pigments and many others), of dissolving them according to the formulation and finally grinding them according to the cycles particular to each formulation.

On the industrial scale, the manufacture of inks previously formulated and tested on a semi-industrial scale remains a sensitive process, in light of the variety and sophistication of the components used, but also with the technical development of equipment.

Production units have seen important changes over the past few years, the most significant being the recent arrival of the new generations of "continuous mode" grinders and the introduction of a grinding unit fully dedicated to the direct feed of coating machines.

Just as with every other stage of production, quality control inspections are made to check for such things as dry material concentration and viscosity.

Coating onto PET Film: One of IBC’s strengths is the ability to coat several layers of ink of different types and thicknesses onto a very thin polyester film (PET) to make it suitable as a consumable for thermal transfer printers.

Beyond this simple definition, the coating operation can be broken down into the following stages :

1. The unwinding and feeding out of blank polyester film : To achieve a regular, consistent and clean coating of ink, ARMOR must control the passage from a static state to the unwinding of extremely thin polyester film at very high speed (several hundred metres per minute). Only the best suppliers of thin PET are used.

2. Ink coating operation(s) onto film : This stage, which involves coating very thin layers of ink onto the polyester film, requires an optimal balance to be achieved between five possible coating techniques and a number of other parameters, such as the chemistry and the physico-chemical properties of the ink, the coating speed, the ink grammage, etc.
3. Post-processing of coated ink layers: This operation is just as important as the coating operation itself, as it gives the finished product its definitive properties. During this stage, the ink passes from a liquid state to a solid via heating, drying or even cooling operations.
4. Spooling the inked film: To complete the coating operation, the now ink-coated film is wound onto a core to make what is known as a "jumbo". This operation requires precise control of the tension and alignment of the film for the slitting operations to follow.

Slitting into Rolls

Roll slitting consists of transforming jumbos of inked film into ribbons to meet the specifications of the Thermal Transfer printer for which they have been designed, while still taking into account individual customization requirements.

The strength of IBC lies in its ability to perfect this highly demanding industrial process and to manage a database which includes nearly 12,000 different ribbon specifications. A thermal transfer ribbon may vary according to printer requirements (length and breadth of inked film, size and characteristics of the spooling core, positioning of the inked side and end of ribbon detection system) or customer-specific elements (whether or not to display the trade name on the ribbon and core).

Packing

Between the slitting stage and logistics processing, the ribbon undergoes a number of identification and packing operations. This stage seems straightforward but is in fact extremely complex due to the wide variety of individual customer specifications.

   These thermal transfer ribbons deliver long lasting durable printing impression. Our thermal transfer ribbons are of supreme quality and durable. They are based on latest technology that results in extended print head life. Our thermal ribbons are cost efficient and are manufactured as per the requirement of the clients.

Product Highlights:

•Reduced heat settings and extended print head life.

•Excellent printing across different face stocks including uncoated / coated papers, tag, stocks, gloss materials, and many synthetic products.

•Outstanding optical image density provides one of the darkest imaging ribbons in the market.

•Increased resin content offers excellent smear and scratch resistance

•Proprietary back coating system minimizes print head wear and buildup, while dissipating static electricity.

•Offers high-speed printing

Following are the kinds of ribbons we are making:

General Purpose: Wax ribbons

I ) IBCW 12A Normal Wax Ribbon.

II ) IBCW 14A Premium Wax Ribbon.

A complete line of wax ribbons is available for your general-purpose applications. Developed, designed and produced to printers’ manufacturer’s strict specifications, these ribbons offer excellent print quality at an economical price.

Wax-Resin ribbons

I ) IBCW 20A Normal Wax Resin Ribbon.

II ) IBCW 20N Premium Wax Resin Ribbon.

Designed for today’s high-speed printers, wax-resin ribbons provide an exceptional level of smudge and scratch resistance, while printing at speeds as high as 12 IPS. The level of print quality is also exceptional, especially for complex label formats – normal or rotated bar-coded, logos and graphics.

Recommended Media: Coated Paper Tag and Label Stocks, and Polyester Films

Applications:

Work-in-Process Labeling

Compliance Labeling

Textile and Apparel Labeling

Resin Ribbons

I ) IBCR 22 Normal Resin Ribbon.

II ) IBCR 30 Premium Resin Ribbon.

Our line of premium resin ribbons offers maximum durability for demanding industrial applications where resistance to extreme abrasion, heat and/or chemicals is required. In addition, our premium ribbons operate at lower print head energy settings, allowing you to extend print head life and reduce maintenance.

Recommended Media: Nylon, Satin fabrics and synthetic label stocks

Applications:

Garment Care Labeling

Chemical Drum Labeling

Automotive Labeling

Wash Care Ribbon

I ) IBCW 50 Wash Care Ribbon

Wash care Resin ribbon is capable of handling extreme environmental labeling. Highly chemical resistant including alcohol and petro chemicals. Unmatched in abrasion and solvent resistance. UL/CSA recognized with matching receiver .Wide print latitude to broad range of plastic films, synthetics and polyesters. Some Recommended Applications: extreme environment labeling, circuit board labels, chemical drum, automotive, signage, electronic component, product identification and asset tracking labeling. Specially formulated for use on care labels providing excellent resistance to dry cleaning, home washing, industrial washing and ironing. This super premium resin offers high definition and density and can be used on flat head and near edge printers. High printing density and definition wash care ribbon (premium resin ribbon) available for many types of barcode printers.

Near Edge Ribbon

I ) IBCW 20NE Near Edge Ribbon

Near Edge-Wax/Resin for High speed (Near-edge Printers) with abrasion resistance. The perfect high quality resolution images on a wide variety of label stocks.

Characteristics: Abrasion resistance, Extensive label applicability, High blackness & High definition, Low print cost and antistatic formulation, easy handing and printing head protection

Recommend Applications: Common purpose labels, Shipping& receiving labels, Inventory labels and Bin labels, Pharmaceutical labels, Product identification labels, Textile & apparel application, Automotive labels, Hazardous material labels.

Recommend Substrates: Chrome paper, Pep film, Ppfilm, PE film etc.

5 Reasons why you should use IBC Thermal Transfer Ribbons for Your Barcode Printing?

Thermal transfer ribbons are a required component if you use thermal transfer printers to print labels.  Finding ways to lower your ribbon costs and maintain high quality labeling printing in your operation can seem impossible.  Using IBC ribbons is a cost-effective solution to get the ribbons you need for printing labels, without sacrificing print quality.

(1) IBC ribbons can save you money.

Ribbons are a repeat cost in thermal transfer label printing applications.  IBC ribbons offer comparable or better quality label printing to other top ribbon brands, without the higher cost.  Over the life of your thermal transfer printer, you can achieve significant cost savings by using IBC ribbons.  It’s an easy way to cut costs on a product that is required in thermal transfer label printing applications.

(2) IBC ribbons deliver superior print quality.

IBC thermal transfer ribbons deliver barcode label printing quality that is comparable or better than other top ribbon brands.  IBC ribbons offer superior definition and print quality for crisp bar codes, text and images for any application and price point.  They are compatible with a host of barcode labels and printers to meet any application and barcode label printing need.

(3) IBC ribbons provide proven performance.

IBC ribbons are designed with specific ribbon formulations that have provided consistent performance for many years.  All IBC ribbons have been tested in the field and by our product research and development experts to assure quality, durability, and print performance.

(4) IBC ribbons are available for nearly every application.

From simple shipping labels to harsh-environment film labels, there’s a IBC thermal transfer ribbon to meet any application and barcode label printing need.  The newly expanded IBC ribbon family includes everything from standard wax for everyday use to specialty resins & Wash Care for harsh environment applications.  You can see the full line of IBC ribbons and detailed specification sheets here.

http://www.indianbarcode.com/products.php?id=25

(5) IBC ribbons offer easy, no-hassle drop-in replacement of your current ribbon.

Selecting the right thermal transfer ribbon for your label and barcode printer is critical for any barcode label printing application.  IBC ribbons make it easy to replace your current ribbon with a IBC ribbon, without compromising print quality.  Many IBC ribbons can be used as a simple drop-in replacement for your existing ribbon that does not require any changes to your current print speed, temperature or label stock.  Testing is always recommended to assure compability with your label, printer and application.

Contact us:

Indian Barcode Corporation

Near Metro Station, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075(India)

gm@indianbarcode.com

http://www.indianbarcode.com