Best ribbons for Electronics Industry

The barcode solutions that is used in Electrical and Electronics Industry, to monitor the components and products throughout the manufacturing process. It is required the accuracy and secure labeling to ensure consistent inventory tracking, data capture, and clear-cut product identification, thus to choose the suitable material is very important. RICOH helps you to choose the right product that meets your needs and applications.

Identifications label on circuit board & components

• Requirement: High heat resistance (up to 150 °C), resistance to mechanical abrasion and chemical 
• Recommended TTR: Resin B110CR
• Recommended label: PET label

Branding labels

• Requirement: Durable materials and High-resolution printing
• Recommended TTR: Wax Resin B110A and Resin B110CR, B125CS
• Recommended label: PP label, PET label

Inspection labels

• Requirement: Harsh chemical, abrasion and mechanical damage
• Recommended TTR: Resin B110CU
• Recommended label: RFR Ricoh label

Shipping label

• Requirement: Scratch resistance, Humidity resistance
• Recommended TTR:  Wax Resin B110M, B115A, B110A
• Recommended label: Semi-Gloss, Thermal Transfer Paper, YUPO

Inventory label, Quality Tracking and general used label in production process

• Requirement: Smear resistance, Humidity resistance
• Recommended TTR: Wax resin B110A, B110TI, B110M
• Recommended label: Semi-gloss label, Thermal Transfer, Yupo or Direct thermal paper (DT)

What Is the Significance of a Ribbon Being UL Certification?

Industrial and consumer electronic products certified by UL are required to have a UL Certified label and ribbon because it offers a durable and reliable method for printing essential information like product identification, serial numbers, and compliance markings on electronic components and devices.

A UL certification on a RICOH ribbon indicates that UL has tested the ribbon to meet durability requirements.  RICOH UL Certified ribbons: B110A, B110CR, B110C, B120EC and B110CU

To view a list of UL Certified labels and RICOH ribbons visit https://iq.ul.com/labels/