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www.appvion.com
THERMAL Products Catalog September 2015
P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1.800.922.1729 www.appvion.com
825 E. Wisconsin Avenue P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1-800-922-1729 www.appvion.com Publication Date September 2015 © 2015 Appvion, Inc
Page Number Content 4 Label Overview
5-7 Label Products (Paper & Film)
8-10 Gaming Products
11 Ticketing Products Overview
12-14 Entertainment & Transportation Products
15-17 Point of Sale (POS) Products
18-19 Scientific & Office Products
20-25 End Use Applications
26 Best Practices for Flexographic Printing
27 Storage and Shelf Life Recommendations
28-29 Archival Properties
30 Environmental Efforts
Table of Contents
Our expertise is your advantage With over 45 years of direct thermal experience, you can count on Appvion to consistently deliver a broad portfolio of label stocks and PolyTherm® films to fit almost any label application.
Leading you to the right solution We partner with our customers to identify and provide the most appropriate solution for your specific needs.
Make the right choice for Direct Thermal facestock To determine the right direct thermal solution for you, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-922-1729.
Learn more at www.appvion.com
As a leading global manufacturer of direct thermal paper, Appvion, Inc. creates unique label solutions through our application of innovative design and technology to tackle our customers’ biggest challenges.
Label Products
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Considerations Grade Choice
Applications where high water resistance or sheet strength is needed
PolyTherm® Applications where high plasticizer content adhesives could migrate through the paper sheet-this BOPP film provides an excellent barrier
For applications that use near infrared or full infrared scanners to decode the ID symbology—for use in dirty environments
Wavex®
For applications where UV light is prevalent and added image life is needed
Where extended image life is required in normal environments or resistance to oils and grease is needed
Résiste®
Introduce a brightly colored face stock for high label visibility ThermArt®
For economy applications where either the label life expectation is short or the environment is clean and controlled
Alpha®
Ideal for bar code applications. Wavex® products are suitable for near IR and IR scanning. PolyTherm® products are based on biaxally-oriented polypropylene
(BOPP) film.
Label Products
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Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2 Top-
coated Back-coated
Image Longevity
Print Speed
ips mm/s
End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes
Offset Flexo Front Back Front Back
PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0** 75 18.2 68.4 High 2-10
51-254
Retail Shelf Labels, Product Labeling, Address Labels,
Garment Labels, Translucent Labels
PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift Tickets, Clean Room
UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.4 86 18.0 67.6 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift Tickets, Clean
Room UV UV&
WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.0 76 15.9 59.6 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Produce Labels, Shelf
Marking Labels, Industrial Labels, Clean Room
UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-4.1** 104 21.8 82.1 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Retail Shelf Labels, Produce Labels, Industrial Labels, Parking Violation, Ski Lift Tickets
UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-3.4** 86 18.7 70.3 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Retail Shelf Labels, Produce Labels, Industrial Labels, Parking Violation, Ski Lift Tickets
UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-3.0** 76 16.3 61.2 High 2-10
51-254
Baggage Tags, Retail Shelf Labels, Produce Labels, Industrial Labels, Parking Violation, Ski Lift Tickets
UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.8 99 21.1 79.3 High 2-10
51-254
Parking Violation, Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift
Tickets, Industrial Labels, Backside Printed Materials
UV UV UV& WB
UV& WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.2 84 18.1 67.9 High 2-10
51-254
Parking Violation, Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift
Tickets, Industrial Labels, Backside Printed Materials
UV UV UV& WB
UV& WB
PolyTherm® 190-4.1 104 22.0 82.7 High 2-10
51-254 Baggage Tags UV UV& WB
Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
**Specifications subject to change *Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
- Film
Label Products
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Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2 Top-
coated Back-coated
Image Longevity
Print Speed
ips mm/s
End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes
Offset Flexo Front Back Front Back
Résiste® Rx 83 21.4 80.5 High 2-8
51-203 Retail Pharmacy Vial Labels UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® LE 86 20.7 77.9 High 2-14
51-356 Linerless-Enabled Applications UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® B 900-3.2 81 20.3 76.3 High 2-12
51-305 Retail Labels, RFID Labels, Linerless –
Enabled Applications UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 900-3.0 76 20.8 78.1 High 2-12
51-305
Retail Labels, RFID Labels, Warehouse Labels, Compliance Labels, Industrial
Labels UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
900-Wavex® 600-3.4 80 20.5 77.1 High 2-8
51-203 Industrial Labels, Infrared Readable Applications, Pharmaceutical Labels UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
675-Wavex® 400-3.3 84 21.3 80.1 High 2-8
51-203
RFID Labels, Industrial Labels, Near Infrared Readable Applications,
Pharmaceutical Labels, Warehouse Labels
UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Wavex® PD 86 21.7 74.6 High 2-10
51-254
Package Delivery Labels, Applications Using Visible Light and/or Near Infrared
Scanners UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® B 190-3.2 80 20.9 78.5 Medium 2-8
51-203 Cold Storage/Freezer Labels, Pre-Pack,
RFID Labels UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 190-3.2 79 19.8 74.6 Medium 2-8
51-203
Warehouse Labels, Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Industrial
Labels, RFID Labels UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® 185-3.3 81 21.0 79.0 Medium 2-8
51-203
Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Deli, Bakery, Hot Foods and/or Self-Service
Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Light Logistics
● UV†& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 180-3.3 86 19.6 73.6 Medium 2-8
51-203
Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Deli, Bakery, Hot Foods and/or Self-Service
Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Light Logistics
● UV†& WB
UV& WB
ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 79 20.8
78.2 High 2-6 51-152 Retail Labels UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Alpha® 185-3.2 81 19.4 72.8 Low 2-10
51-254 Distribution Labels, Cross Docking
Labels, Grocery Weigh Scale Labels ● UV†& WB
UV& WB
Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
- Paper
Choose
Appvion Royale.Ask for it by name.
SLASH DOWNTIME
Minimizes paper dust, breaks and
jams while extending printer’s life.
VALUE
Brighter, whiter, more durable tickets
that convey pure class and quality.
RESULTS
Nothing runs better, smoother or more reliably.
DURABILITY
Precise imaging on stock that withstands lotions, oils, alcohols,
heat, UV light and rough handling.
Gaming Products
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Backcoated grades ideal for pre-printing fine detail and extra resistance. All products have high definition graphics or bar code capability.
Considerations Grade Choice
Specific coinless slot applications requiring high definition image and image life Royale
For use where long image life is needed but the paper is not subjected to heat extremes Résiste®
For applications where moderate resistance to handling is required Alpha® Plus
For general purpose applications where extended image life is not a requirement Alpha®
Gaming Products
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Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2Topcoated Printable
Backcoat Image
Longevity End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes
Offset Flexo Front Back Front Back
Royale 800-4.5 110 28.5 107.0 High Casino—Coinless Slots UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® 600-3.1 83 21.2 80.7 High Lottery, Sports Betting UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Alpha® Plus 600-3.2 80 20.0 75.2 High Lottery, Sports Betting UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Alpha® 800-3.8 97 23.3 87.6 Low Sports Book,
Tote/Wagering ● WB WB
Alpha® 200-4.5 114 27.3 102.7 Low Sports Book,
Tote/Wagering ● WB WB
Alpha® 200-3.8 98 23.1 86.9 Low Sports Book,
Tote/Wagering ● WB WB
Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
Entertainment and Transportation Products
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All products are topcoated for superior resistance to chemicals and theenvironment.
Caliper range from 3.0 to 9.5 mils (76 to 241 µm).
Considerations Grade Choice
For long life images and legibility in hot environments—like the car dashboard HeatSafe®
For exceptional press printing capability, long-life images and application of magnetic striping on the back side PressPro® M
For exceptional back press printing capability to give rich 4 - color graphics and long life images that are resistant to handling
PressPro®
Applications where high water resistance or sheet strength is needed PolyTherm®
For long life images that are resistant to handling and the environment Résiste®
For applications where an environmental product is preferred -contains 10% post-consumer waste Résiste® RC
For applications using two-sided thermal printers or where thermal printing is needed on both sides of the paper Two-Sided Résiste®
Entertainment and Transportation Products
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Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2
Resolution (dpi)
Top-coated
Printable Backcoat
Image Longevity End– Use Applications*
Recommended Printing Processes Offset Flexo
Front Back Front Back
HeatSafe® 800-7.7 199 52.2 196.1 300 High High-end Tickets,
Souvenir Value Tickets UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
PressPro® 700-9.5 241 60.9 228.9 300 High
Mass Transit Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets,
Retail Hang Tags, POS Tags UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
PressPro® M 700-9.2 235 60.3 228.5 300 High
Mass Transit Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets,
Retail Hang Tags, POS Tags UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
PressPro® 500-7.7 195 50.7 190.8 200 High
Entertainment Ticketing, Sporting Event Tickets, Mass
Transit Tickets UV ● UV&
WB ●
SecuraTherm® Green 224 52.4 196.8 300 High
Entertainment Ticketing, Tickets Requiring Security
Feature UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 200/300 High Parking Violations, Ski Lift
Tickets, Wristbands UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.4 86 18.0 67.6 200/300 High Parking Violations, Ski Lift
Tickets, Wristbands UV UV&
WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.0 76 15.9 59.6 200/300 High Parking Violations, Wristbands UV UV&
WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.8 99 21.1 79.3 200/300 High Parking Violations, Ski Lift
Tickets, Wristbands UV UV UV& WB
UV& WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.2 84 18.1 67.9 200/300 High Parking Violations, Ski Lift
Tickets, Wristbands UV UV UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® RC 189 46.1 173.3 200 High Entertainment Ticketing UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® 900-3.0 76 20.8 78.1 300 High Parking Violations UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
Entertainment and Transportation Products
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Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2
Resolution (dpi)
Top-coated
Printable Backcoat
Image Longevity End– Use Applications*
Recommended Printing Processes Offset Flexo
Front Back Front Back
Résiste® 600-7.5 191 48.3 181.4 300 High 300 dpi Ticket Applications UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® 500-7.6 191 46.9 176.1 200 High Bin Tags, General Entertainment
Tickets, Parking Spitter Tickets UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 400-7.0 180 44.2 166.2 200 High
Economy Cinema Tickets, Event and Transportation Tickets, Bin
Tags, Industrial Ticketing, Parking Spitter Tickets
UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 800-5.3 135 34.8 130.7 300 High Economy Cinema Tickets,
Boarding Pass Wallets UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Résiste® 400-5.3 134 34.3 127.9 200 High
Mass Transit Tickets, Airline Boarding Pass, Economy Cinema
Tickets UV ● UV&
WB UV& WB
Two-Sided Résiste® 800-4.5 114 29.0
109.5 300 High Two sided thermal ticket printer applications: Transportation, &
Entertainment UV UV UV&
WB UV& WB
Résiste® 800-4.5 110 28.5 107.0 300 High
Lightweight Tickets, Lightweight ATB, Parking Receipts, Cinema
Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets
UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
The first direct thermal material formulated with Vitamin C instead of phenols or urea-based compounds, is the natural choice in POS receipt paper.
Alpha® Free delivers the reliability & performance that customers expect from a point-of-sale receipt. Plus, Alpha® Free offers these benefits:
• Includes Vitamin C as a thermal image developer
• Natural yellow color on front (thermal imaging) side
• White backside suitable for printing promotional messages on the back
• Good imaging - ideal for economy point-of-sale receipts
• Includes Appvion’s Unconditional Satisfaction Guarantee
• Made in the USA at an ISO 14001 certified facility
Finally, a real choice, a more natural choice in direct thermal POS paper.
Alpha® Free - ask for it by name.
ALPHA FREEthe Natural Choice
®
Point of Sale Products
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Considerations Grade Choice
Exceptionally long life on critical receipts POS PLUS®
Papers with a colored surface for high visibility or differentiation between departments ThermArt®
General purpose grades with limited print life Alpha®
General purpose POS grade manufactured without any phenol based thermal developers Alpha® Free
Impressive range of products for all situations. Caliper range from 2.1 to 3.4 mils (53 to 86 µm).
Point of Sale Products
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Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2
Top-coated
Image Color
Image Longevity End-Use Applications*
Recommended Printing Processes Offset Flexo
Front Back Front Back
POS PLUS® 600-2.4 61 14.3 53.7 Black High Coupons, Durable, Extended-Life
Receipts, POS Receipts UV ● UV& WB
UV& WB
ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS
Receipts ● WB WB
ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS
Receipts ● WB WB
ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS
Receipts ● WB WB
ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS
Receipts ● WB WB
Alpha® 820-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium
ATM Receipts, Kiosks, POS Receipts, Receipts Requiring
Graphics & Logos ● ● UV†&
WB UV& WB
Alpha® 820-2.4 61 13.4 50.4 Black Medium Receipts Requiring Graphics and
Logos, Kiosks ● ● UV†& WB
UV& WB
Alpha® 800-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium ATM Receipts, Kiosks ● WB WB
Alpha® 800-2.4 61 14.0 52.6 Black Medium ATM Receipts, Kiosks ● WB WB
Alpha® 400-2.3 58 13.3 49.9 Black Standard Credit Card Receipts, POS
Receipts, Gas Pump Receipts ● WB WB
Alpha® 400-2.1 53 12.0 45.1 Black Standard Credit Card Receipts, POS
Receipts ● WB WB
Alpha® Free-2.1 53 12.4 46.6 Black Standard Grocery Receipts, Restaurant
Receipts, Economy POS Receipts ● WB WB
Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
Scientific and Office Products
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Considerations Grade Choice
Fiber-free for clean rooms
PolyTherm®
Durable and flexible film-based products
General purpose grades Alpha®
Impressive range of products for medical and industrial charts. PolyTherm® products are highly durable and based on biaxially-oriented
polypropylene (BOPP) film. A range of sensitivities for most applications.
Scientific and Office Products
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Caliper (µm)
Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.
g/m2 Topcoated Image
Color Image
Longevity End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes
Offset Flexo Front Back Front Back
PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 Black High Clean Room, Portable Printer
Receipts, Plotter UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.4 86 18.0 67.6 Black High Clean Room, Portable Printer
Receipts UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 300-3.0 76 15.9 59.6 Black High Clean Room, Portable Printer
Receipts UV UV& WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.8 99 21.1 79.3 Black High
Clean Room, Portable Printer Receipts, Plotter, Backside
Printed Material UV UV UV&
WB UV&WB
PolyTherm® 200-3.2 84 18.1 67.9 Black High
Clean Room, Portable Printer Receipts, Plotter, Backside
Printed Material UV UV UV&
WB UV&WB
Alpha® 820-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium Industrial Chart, Facsimile,
Medical Chart ● ● UV†& WB
UV&WB
Alpha® 820-2.4 61 13.4 50.4 Black Medium Medical Chart, Plotter ● ● UV†&
WB UV&WB
Alpha® 800-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium Industrial Chart, Medical
Chart, Plotter ● WB WB
Alpha® 800-2.4 61 14.0 52.6 Black Medium Facsimile, Medical Chart ● WB WB
Alpha® 400-2.3 58 13.3 49.9 Black Standard Calculator, Facsimile, Plotter ● WB WB
Key to Thermal Product Names
Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.
Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.
Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).
Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.
Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.
Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0
Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish
WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet
*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
End Use Applications
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*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.
Airline Check-In Kiosks Résiste® 800-4.5 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4
Baggage Tags PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2
Lightweight Tickets Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 600-3.1 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4
Amusement Park Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 600-7.5 PressPro® 700-9.5 Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 PressPro® 500-7.7
Cinema Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 400-7.0 Résiste® 800-4.5 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 400-5.3 Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 500-7.6
Lightweight Tickets Résiste® 800-4.5 Alpha® 800-3.8 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Résiste® 600-3.1 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4
Ski Lift Tickets PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.4
Sports Event Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 500-7.6 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 SecuraTherm® Green Resiste® RC
Performing Arts/ Museum HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 500-7.6 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 SecuraTherm® Green Résiste® 600-7.5 Resiste® RC
Entertainment Products
Transportation Products
End Use Applications
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Keno Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8 Alpha® 820-3.4
Lottery Tickets Résiste® 600-3.1 Alpha® Plus 600-3.2
Coinless Slot Tickets Royale 800-4.5
Sports Book Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8
Tote/Wagering Royale 800-4.5 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8 Alpha® 800-3.8
Gaming Products
Transportation Products (Continued)
Mass Transit Tickets PressPro® M 700-9.2 Resiste® 800-4.5 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Resiste® 500-7.6 Résiste® 400-5.3 Résiste® 400-7.0
Parking Receipts Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1
Parking Spitter Tickets Resiste® 500-7.6 Resiste® 400-7.0
Parking Violations PolyTherm® 200-3.2 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 800-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 Alpha® 820-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 Résiste® 600-3.1 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.0
End Use Applications
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Baggage Tags PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2
Bakery Labels ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3
Bin Tags Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 500-7.6 Résiste® 400-7.0
Compliance Labels Résiste® 900-3.0
Deli Labels ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3
Distribution Labels Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 185-3.3 Alpha® 185-3.2 Wavex® PD
Industrial Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.4 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2
Infrared Readable 900-Wavex® 600-3.4
Linerless Applications Résiste® LE
Near Infrared Readable 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Wavex® PD
Package Delivery Labels 900-Wavex® 600-3.4 Wavex® PD Alpha® 185-3.2 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0
Pharmaceutical Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 Résiste® Rx
Label Products
End Use Applications
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Label Products (Continued)
Prescription Vial Labels (Manual and Automated) Résiste® Rx
Produce Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8
Retail Labels Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® B 900-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 180-3.3
RFID Labels 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® B 900-3.2 Résiste® B 190-3.2
Shelf Marking PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 Résiste® 600-3.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 190-3.2 PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0
Shipping Invoices/Packing Slips Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2
Ski Lift Tickets PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8
Warehouse Labels Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3
Weigh Scale Labels Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3
End Use Applications
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Point of Sale Products ATM Receipts
Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1
Coupons POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® Free-2.1
Credit Card Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® Free-2.1
Gas Pump Receipts Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3
Kiosks Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4
Parking Receipts Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1
Point of Sale Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-2.4 ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® Free-2.1
Portable Printer Receipts Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3
Prescription Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4
End Use Applications
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Scientific and Office Products Calculators
Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.3
Clean Room PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.4
Facsimiles Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4
Industrial Charts Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-3.4
Medical Charts Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4
Plotters Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4
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Appvion, Inc. recognizes that Flexography is the most widely used print process for pre-printing Direct Thermal paper and film substrates. Our Direct Thermal products are designed to facilitate good performance in pre-printed Flexo applications from the time of printing to imaging. For ultimate success, the thermal media must retain variable image function through quality thermal image performance AND retain the communication function of the pre-printed graphics.
Direct Thermal papers have specialty coatings applied to the substrate surface that enable variable image function in the presence of heat. The heat applied by the thermal printer during imaging often exceeds 300° F while in the presence of nip pressure and shear from motion across the static print head. These dynamics present challenges to the printed substrate that printers/converters need to be aware of.
Appvion has its own internal print-lab and has tested dozens of inks on a variety of Direct Thermal substrates. From this testing we are happy to provide the following considerations for Flexographic printing on our Direct Thermal papers and films. We also have a document that lists compatible Flexographic printing inks available upon request from your sales or technical services representative.
Flexographic Printing considerations: Across most basis weights, Appvion offers three main coating design platforms:
Résiste® topcoated (TC) grades – non-absorptive surface, requires high pigment and good wetting ink for darkcolors
Résiste® eco topcoated grades – absorptive surface, requires high pigment ink for dark colors Alpha non-topcoated (NTC) grades – very absorptive surface, watch out for solvent interaction with certain inks. Not
compatible with most UV overprint varnishes. Most applications use waterbased and UV Flexographic inks. The amount of solvent present in water-based inks should be
kept at a minimum. Typically for narrow-web printing less than 5% is fine. Wide web printing will allow for higher solvent content due to
the higher web speeds associated with that process. Since most solvents will attack thermal coatings andcompromise thermal image performance, make sure the solvent content is appropriate for drying conditions givenyour desired line speed. In general, problems will come in when solvent is still present within the ink coming out ofthe dryer. Additionally, NTC substrates may tolerate less solvent content than TC’s as the Flexo ink is coming indirect contact with the thermal chemistry on a NTC.
UV inks tend to create high drag under the print head and especially during imaging. Such drag can prove problematic andcan result in poor label tracking through the printer. To counter this, choose an ink that has good slip properties (like a gloss-coat overprint varnish) or use a UV curable overprint varnish.
Water-based inks also tend to create excess drag under the printhead during imaging. Therefore water inks should havegood heat resistant properties AND good slip properties when exposed to elevated temperatures.
Most major ink suppliers have an existing ink series suited for Direct Thermal applications. Start with your current inksupplier, always trial the ink and substrate in the end use printer before launch, and modify if quality issues are encountered.
As always, contact your Appvion sales or technical services representative with any specific questions, we are happy tohelp.
Best Practices for Flexographic Printing
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Shelf Life - Storage of Appvion thermal products in a dark place at a relative humidity between 45 percent and 65 percent and a temperature below 77°F (25ºC) will assure satisfactory performance for at least three years from the date of manufacture.
Image Life - Once Appvion thermal products have been imaged on the recommended equipment, Appvion expects the image will remain legible for at least five years, assuming the documents are properly stored with compatible materials under normal filing conditions, with a relative humidity between 45 percent and 65 percent, as well as a temperature below 77°F (25°C). (See the following pages for image life of specific paper grades.)
Fade Resistance - Appvion thermal products use dye and coreactant technology to form an image. The combination is slightly sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light and may exhibit some image decline with extended exposure to office light or shorter exposure to intense UV light. The stability of the image will depend upon the degree to which the image was originally developed, the individual product design, the intensity of the UV light and the character of UV (percent of UV range in a light source). Sheet discoloration may also occur with prolonged exposure to UV light.
Contact Storage - We recommend that Appvion thermal grades not be exposed for long periods to certain vinyls, plastics, shrink wraps, adhesives, wet-toner copies or certain carbon papers. An exception to these general guidelines would be our specially topcoated tag, ticket and label grades.
Topcoated grades are more resistant to these incompatible materials, but images can still be affected with prolonged exposure.
Note: Most thermal papers, regardless of the manufacturer, are susceptible to many of the same items shown on this page. These incompatible substances are not unique to Appvion thermal products.
Following is a list of specific materials to avoid:
1. Organic solvents, including:a. Alcohol (short chain)b. Ketones (short chain)c. Esters (short chain)d. Ethers (short chain)
2. Cleaning fluids (from above list)3. Plasticizers
a. Alcohol-type (cellophane tape)b. Ester-type (PVC film)c. Polyethylene glycol-typed. Dioctyl phthalatee. Dioctyl adipate
4. Petroleum solventsa. Gasolineb. Toluenec. Benzene
5. Wet-type diazo copy paper6. Carbon papers (certain types)7. Cast-coated papers8. Papers containing tributyl phosphate9. Dissimilar thermal systems10. Carbonless paper solvents11. Ammonia12. Certain oils13. Water (prolonged exposure)
Storage and Shelf Life Recommendations
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Making Master Number Grade Name Image Life*
4767-0000 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 20 years
4940-0000 900-Wavex® 600-3.4 20 years
2166-0000 Wavex® PD 20 years
3850-0000 Alpha® 185-3.2 10 years
1867-0000 Alpha® 200-3.8 7 years
3938-0000 Alpha® 200-4.5 7 years
2948-0000 Alpha® 400-2.1 10 years
2945-0000 Alpha® 400-2.3 10 years
2805-0000 Alpha® 800-2.4 10 years
3872-0000 Alpha® 800-3.4 10 years
4004-0000 Alpha® 800-3.8 10 years
3914-0000 Alpha® 820-2.4 10 years
2127-0000 Alpha® 820-3.4 10 years
4981-0000 Alpha® Free-2.1 5 years
2006-0000 Alpha® Plus 600-3.2 20 years
3225-0000 HeatSafe® 800-7.7 20 years
3291-0000 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 20 years
2423-0000 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 20 years
1349-0000 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 20 years
2655-0000 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 20 years
2698-0000 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 20 years
2654-0000 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 20 years
4943-0000 PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-3.0 20 years
4377-0000 PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-3.4 20 years
4104-0000 PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-4.1 20 years
2134-0000 PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0 20 years
3918-0000 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 20 years
* The thermal image will remain legible for entire shelf life provided the image is fully developed on the recommended thermal printer and the document is storedwith compatible materials under normal filing conditions. Maintain at relative humidity between 45 and 65 percent and temperatures below 77°F (25°C).
Archival Properties
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Making Master Number Grade Name Image Life*
3258-0000 PressPro® 500-7.7 20 years
3271-0000 PressPro® 700-9.5 20 years
3268-0000 PressPro® M 700-9.2 20 years
2165-0000 Résiste® 180-3.3 20 years
4952-0000 Résiste® 185-3.3 20 years
3486-0000 Résiste® 190-3.2 20 years
4894-0000 Résiste® B 190-3.2 20 years
2577-0000 Résiste® 400-5.3 20 years
3280-0000 Résiste® 400-7.0 20 years
3220-0000 Résiste® 500-7.6 20 years
3001-0000 Résiste® 600-3.1 20 years
3256-0000 Résiste® 600-7.5 20 years
3601-0000 Two-Sided Résiste® 800-4.5 20 Years
4841-0000 Résiste® 800-4.5 20 years
4028-0000 Résiste® 800-5.3 20 years
4846-0000 Résiste® 900-3.0 25 years
4976-0000 Résiste® B 900-3.2 25 years
2748-0000 Résiste® RC 20 years
2252-0000 Résiste® LE 20 years
2179-0000 Résiste® Rx 25 years
3951-0000 Royale 800-4.5 20 years
5646-0000 SecuraTherm® Green 20 years
3939-0000 ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 10 years
3916-0000 ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 10 years
3940-0000 ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 10 years
3941-0000 ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 10 years
4897-0000 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 20 years
* The thermal image will remain legible for entire shelf life provided the image is fully developed on the recommended thermal printer and the document is storedwith compatible materials under normal filing conditions. Maintain at relative humidity between 45 and 65 percent and temperatures below 77°F (25°C).
Archival Properties
Appvion, Inc.’s Environmental Efforts Thermal Papers
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Environmental management is a key component to Appvion, Inc. Operational Excellence. We commit to implementing companywide performance-driven
environmental and chemical management systems which will strive to achieve world-class standards. We will integrate environmental management into our business decisions, will seek to continuously improve our environmental management, and will strive to reduce adverse environmental impacts throughout the Company through active management and annual reviews of our progress. As part of our environmental management system, we will comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulation and with any other requirements we adopt.
No BPA Appvion, Inc. does not use BPA (bisphenol A) in the manufacturing of direct thermalproducts.
A Proponent of Recycling
Appvion, Inc. has been active in recycling and has offered products containing recycled content for over twenty years.
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Appvion, Inc. uses a combination of Six Sig-ma methodology and Lean Manufacturing practices to continually reduce its impact on the environment.
More Information For more information on Appvion, Inc.’s environmental efforts, Contact our Technical Services department at 1-800-922-1723.
ISO 14001 Certification Demonstrating Appvion, Inc.’s disciplined approach to setting and achieving environmental objectives and targets, Appvion, Inc.’s Technical Papers divisions, manufacturing locations, research facilities and headquarters have received ISO 14001 Certification.
FSC® Certification Appvion, Inc.’s internal processes and procedures that track Forestry Stewardship Council™ (FSC) certified raw materials have earned the company FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification (FSC-C003368). As a paper manufacturer that doesn’t own forestland, we feel that certification through the FSC is one way we can help improve forestry practices, significantly reduce long-term impact on the environment and establish responsible social practices. Appvion, Inc.’s FSC-certified offer-ing helps our customers meet the market demand for environmentally responsible products.
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