Direct thermal labels are made using our Daco 250 and Daco 350 turreted plain label converters.
Turreted label converters benefit from an automated finishing system which means direct thermal labels are made in one production sequence, saving time and money.
Direct thermal printing works with papers that have been treated to discolour with heat. This is achieved by coating the material with a chemical that ‘cures’ with heat.
The curing changes the colour of the coating from transparent to dark brown or black. Most credit card or till receipts are printed this way.
What Can Direct Thermal Labels Be Used For?
Direct thermal labels are incredibly versatile, and are the perfect solution for creating address labels for packages, promotional retail labels and receipts, as well as short term tracking and product identification.
What Are the Benefits of Direct Thermal Printing?
Direct thermal label printer uses a specialised material which means you need no ink
There is no need to change inking ribbons
Ideal for short shelf life products such as food or courier applications
Direct thermal printers print labels faster than laser printers
What Are the Drawbacks of Direct Thermal Printing?
Direct thermal printing has a limited lifespan – the printed image normally lasts only 6-12 months in good conditions, and can fade when exposed to sunlight
Direct thermal labels are sensitive to temperature and other storage conditions and should be stored in a cool, dry and dark environment
Which Materials Are Direct Thermal Labels Printed On?
Direct thermal printing on paper labels predominantly uses two types of material: direct thermal economy paper (eco), or direct thermal semi-gloss paper.
The semi-gloss finish will also extend the life of your direct thermal printhead by acting as a lubricant and reducing wear on the printhead over time.
Standard labels are manufactured with permanent adhesive. Freezer adhesive is suitable to -18oC. High tack adhesives can be used in damp environments without loss of adhesion.
Which Adhesives Are Direct Thermal Labels Available In?
Direct thermal labels are available in a range of four adhesives:
Removable
Permanent
Freezer
High Tack
Can I Buy Direct Thermal Labels From Stock?
Yes, please explore our table below for a wide selection of different sizes and costs. All our direct thermal labels are made in house and are compatible with 4 different core sizes:
25mm (1 inch)
38mm (1 1/2 inch)
44mm (1 3/4 inch)
76mm (3 inch)
Labels are wound around the compact core onto rolls of 500, 1000, 1500 or 2000 depending upon the size of the label and the application. In general, desktop printers use 25mm, 38mm or 44mm cores.
Industrial thermal printers tend to use larger 76mm cores although some variants will be able to use a smaller core.
Label Size (Metric)
Label Size (Imperial)
Quantity per roll
Rolls per box
Total
Price
038mm x 025mm
1 1/2 inch x 1 inch
2000
15
30,000
£40.00
050mm x 025mm
2 inch x 1 inch
2000
12
24,000
£42.50
055mm x 032mm
2 1/6 inch x 1 1/4 inch
2100
12
25,200
£46.50
070mm x 036mm
2 3/4 inch x 1 3/7 inch
2100
12
25,200
£47.50
076mm x 038mm
3 inch x 1 1/2 inch
1000
15
25,000
£55.00
076mm x 050mm
3 inch x 1 3/7 inch
1000
10
10,000
£50.00
101mm x 101mm
4 inch x 4 inch
500
10
5,000
£70.00
102mm x 152mm
4 inch x 6 inch
500
10
5,000
£85.00
102mm x 038.5mm
4 inch x 1 1/2 inch
1000
10
10,000
£50.00
102mm x 052mm
4 inch x 2 inch
1000
10
10,000
£50.00
102mm x 076mm
4 inch x 3 inch
500
15
7,500
£50.00
Different quantities, label per roll variations and sized labels are available. Just fill in the form below to receive a quote.
Why Choose Us?
PID Labelling offers precise, reliable labelling solutions for your business. With 20+ years of experience, we provide tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Trust us for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
PID Labelling offers comprehensive labelling solutions, including custom label design tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced team, advanced technology, and dedicated customer support ensure your labelling processes are efficient and precise.
Delivery
We offer fast, reliable delivery options for your labelling needs. We provide various shipping methods, including next-day and standard delivery, to meet your business requirements. Our extensive network ensures timely delivery, both domestically and internationally. Trust our secure shipping services and real-time tracking for peace of mind.
Artwork
PID Labelling offers expert artwork services to bring your label designs to life. Our skilled designers collaborate with you to create visually appealing and technically accurate labels that enhance your brand. We support various file formats and provide detailed guidelines for a seamless design process. Trust us for exceptional artwork that captivates your audience.
We can design, print and deliver your labels and stickers within 1 week of your order, so you can ensure your products look amazing as quickly as possible.
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Last year Freezeland Ltd, a London based retailer of frozen products, contacted us regarding their labelling. Here at Positive ID we are proud to announce that we completely revamped their labelling process. We now supply them with 70,000 labels a year for them to use on their desktop printer system.
Freezeland Ltd
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Plants Plus
Orexis Fresh Foods Ltd is a family run Food Manufacturing Company specializing in ethnic dips, Mexican dips, luxury salads and sandwich fillings. Orexis Ltd approached Positive ID for a simple cost effective way to apply a “Best Before” and “Batch Number” to a range of their products.
The answer was to use a two line-labelling gun. George Katsaros from Orexis said “we have been using Positive ID for 3 years now and they initially advised us correctly about the right products to use and have been well pleased and served by them since”.
Orexis Fresh Foods
Samantha Gore from Samsi was particularly pleased that we met all the deadlines and she described the experience as ‘fun’ and stated that all staff from Positive ID were very friendly and happy to help. Also, she thanked us for our patience with all the refinements she desired.We are proud to hold great relationships with all of our customers and look forward to many other stories like this in the near future.
Samsi
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