Thermal
All thermal paper looks the same on the reel. The difference shows up months later, in a wallet or a filing box.
What it is.
Two numbers govern whether a thermal receipt is still readable when someone needs it. Optical density is how black the image comes up in the first place. Light resistance is how much of that survives exposure. A cheap thermal that images beautifully and fades in six weeks is not cheap for anyone who has to keep records.
This grade is held at ΔD ≥ 1.20 at five minutes, and at 85 % or more residual ΔE after 144 hours of light exposure, with image stability rated at three years or better.
The front side is calendered far smoother than the back — 200 to 300 seconds against about 50 — because the print head needs a flat, consistent surface to make contact with. A rough thermal surface wears print heads, which is a maintenance cost that outlives the paper saving.
Typical applications
- POS and receipt rolls
- Label and ticket printing
- Logistics and weighbridge printing
Typical properties
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Optical density | ΔD ≥ 1.20 at 5 minutes | |
| Light resistance | ≥ 85 % residual ΔE after 144 h exposure | |
| Image stability | ≥ 3 years | |
| Smoothness — front | 200 – 300 s | |
| Smoothness — back | ≈ 50 s |
Typical values from mill technical data — not a guaranteed specification. The binding specification is agreed with you before the mill runs.
Supply detail.
Sourced from mills across the Far East — China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam. Reels or sheets, containerised out of Far East ports, with export documentation prepared to the destination market's requirements.
Need this grade quoted?
Send the specification, the quantity and the discharge port — you will get a quotation from someone who knows the mill, usually within one working day.
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Can Victory Far East supply Thermal?
Yes. Thermal is supplied from mills across the Far East — China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam — with inspection before shipment and export documentation prepared to the destination market.
What is the minimum order for Thermal?
Most grades ship from single-container quantities. The exact minimum depends on the mill and the run — tell us the specification and we will confirm it with the quotation.
How do I get a Thermal quotation?
Send the specification, the quantity and the discharge port. You will get a quotation from someone who knows the mill, usually within one working day.