In Reply to: Thermal transfer ribbons for polyimide labels posted by T. Ames on 03/24/03 at 1:19 PM:
The functionality of the label and ribbon is all that counts ! Let the marketing staff call their ribbons what they will.
We have seen products which use a wax ribbon, and the label is exposed to temperatures of 500 degrees F. The label not only survives, but outperforms so-called "premium resin" ribbons in the same application.
If you want more information, contact me at jim.williams@polyonics.com, and I will send you a free "White Paper" on this issue.
Good question !!