High Yield Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Summary
Like all of IMP's near edge ribbons, the skinny ribbons offer excellent heat, abrasion and chemical resistance as well as excellent image density and edge definition.
Imp is the world’s only vertically integrated producer of thermal transfer ribbons allowing us to offer the most innovative thermal ribbons with the best price/performance value in today’s market.
Why Thin?
- 20% - 25% more ribbon per roll - less changeovers
- Lower energy needed - extending the life of the printhead
- 13% thinner film – reduced environmental impact
- Faster speeds - Higher productivity
- Fewer cartons and cores – less freight, storage, disposal and environmental impact
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Standard Ribbon |
Z214 |
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Ribbon Length |
900m |
1100m |
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At 40 ips, an 8-hour shift potential on one machine is 96,000 lft |
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Ribbons needed (number of ribbon changes) for one 8 hr shift |
33 |
27 |
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Time needed (5 min per change) for ribbon changes during one shift = lost productivity |
165 min |
135 min |
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Downtime as a percentage of one shift |
34% |
28% |
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Footage lost during ribbon changes |
33,000 lft |
27,000 lf |
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Assuming 16/5 work week, annual number of cores saved |
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3,120 |
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Assuming 16/5 work week, annual number of Cartons saved – reducing shipping, storage and disposal costs |
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130 |
IMP's got your back. Learn about the skinny ribbons IMP offers
- Z214 Premium Near Edge Wax/Resin TTO Ribbon (data sheet)
- Z203 Super Premium Wax/Resin Ribbon
Like all of IMP's near edge ribbons, the skinny ribbons offer excellent heat, abrasion and chemical resistance as well as excellent image density and edge definition.
