Appvion showcases new thermal digital media products

Appvion introduces a new line of direct thermal label and tag facestocks at Labelexpo Americas 2018.

Appvion introduces a new line of direct thermal label and tag facestocks at Labelexpo Americas 2018

The company will also debut a silicone-coated, linerless thermal face stock, and feature additions to its PolyTherm and Résiste thermal product lines.

With the launch of its Triumph Digital Thermal Media line of products, Appvion is introducing direct thermal label and tag facestocks that are compatible for use with water-based inkjet technology. These products are claimed to enable thermal converters to cost-effectively meet customer needs for low-volume or quick-turn orders involving direct thermal media.

At the show, Appvion is partnering with Colordyne Technologies and AzCoat to demonstrate this new product line. The co-promotion will feature Appvion’s Triumph WB-3.2 labelstock laminated by AzCoat and printed on Colordyne’s 3600 Series-AQ Retrofit digital press. Product samples and specifications will be available at the expo booths for Appvion (1412), Colordyne (6047) and AzCoat (5702).

Appvion also debuts a release-coated linerless facestock. This new label product reportedly offers operational advantages by reducing silicone waste, eliminating the liner waste removal process while providing consistent release properties, and allowing converters to focus on choosing the adhesive options that best suit their intended applications. 

Appvion also showcases its Résiste B550-3.1. This product offers ‘robust performance’ in humid environments, says the company, making it ideal for weigh scale, food processing and retail applications. Appvion’s Résiste products are topcoated, paper-based products ideal for applications that require extended image life or resistance.

In addition, Appvion has expanded its PolyTherm film-based products to provide customers with broader applications, durability, resistance and sharp imaging required in end uses ranging from hunting/fishing licenses, ski lift tickets and industrial labels to tamper evidence.