Understanding Label Adhesives for Roll Labels
When you work with roll labels, choosing the adhesive is critical to ensuring your labels stay securely attached to various surfaces. Let's explore the various adhesive options available and how to select the right one.
Why are Adhesives Important?
When choosing the correct label for your product, the adhesive is as essential as the material or design. The adhesive type affects how well your label sticks to surfaces, how long it lasts, and whether it can be removed or repositioned without damage. Depending on the product's packaging, storage, and handling conditions, selecting the suitable adhesive ensures that the label remains intact, legible, and scannable.
Roll Label Adhesives
There are two main types of adhesives commonly used for roll labels:
- Permanent adhesives: these adhesives are designed for long-lasting durability and strong adhesion. Once applied, permanent labels cannot be easily removed without damaging the surface or the label itself. This type is ideal for long-lasting applications such as inventory or shipping labels.
- Removable adhesives: on the other hand, these allow for easy removal without leaving behind residue or causing surface damage. They are perfect for temporary labeling needs, such as price tags or temporary barcodes.
Permanent Adhesives
Permanent adhesives are the perfect choice for labels that must stay securely in place for long periods. These adhesives create a strong bond with the surface they're applied to, ensuring the label won't easily peel off.
Here's what makes permanent adhesives an essential option for many industries:
- Durability: once applied, labels with permanent adhesives can withstand exposure to environmental factors. If you're using a weatherproof label, it can even withstand moisture, heat, and cold. This makes it ideal for products stored in refrigerators, freezers, or outdoor conditions.
- Adaptability: permanent adhesives work well on various surfaces, including glass, plastic, metal, and cardboard. This versatility makes them perfect for many applications, from food and beverage packaging to industrial labeling.
- Long-lasting: these adhesives are designed for long-term use. Once placed, their material is reliable enough to stay on the surface or product, preventing the label from lifting or curling over time.
Removable Adhesives on Labels
These labels offer a unique balance between a strong adhesive and easy removal, making them ideal for temporary labeling needs. Unlike permanent labels, designed for long-term use, removable labels stick securely to surfaces while easily peeling off without leaving behind adhesive residue or damaging the surface.
Here are a few advantages of using removable adhesives on labels.
- Residue-free removable: one of the primary benefits of removable labels is their ability to be removed easily. They can be peeled away without leaving a sticky residue, whether applied to glass, plastic, or metal.
- Easily repositionable: many removable labels can offer repostionable, allowing the user to remove and reapply the label at any time.
- Customizable for different environments: depending on your specific needs, removable labels come in various materials and finishes.
Roll Label Materials With Permanent Adhesives
Most of the label materials offered at OnlineLabels feature a permanent adhesive, including:
Standard White Thermal Labels on Rolls
Standard white thermal labels react to the thermal printer's heat, creating the printed image or text. These are available for both direct thermal and thermal transfer printers. Their versatility and affordable price make them the most common roll label material with a permanent adhesive.
Weatherproof Thermal Labels on Rolls
The adhesive in weatherproof thermal labels plays a vital role in ensuring the label remains securely attached, regardless of harsh environments. These labels are designed for settings with exposure to moisture, temperature fluctuations, or abrasive weather conditions. They are also available for both direct thermal and thermal transfer printers.
Color Thermal Labels on Rolls
Color thermal labels are our Standard White face stock material in various colors. They are available for both direct thermal and thermal transfer printers. We offer five types of colors: red, green, yellow, blue, and orange.
Different Types of Removable Adhesives
We currently offer two label materials with removable adhesives:
Removable Direct Thermal Labels on Rolls
This material is similar to the Standard White Matte material. It is an excellent choice when you need labels that can stick securely but peel off easily without leaving residue behind. Their matte finish gives them a professional, non-reflective look, making them perfect for situations where you need legible and neat writing and printing. They work with most direct thermal printer models.
Removable Thermal Transfer Labels on Rolls
These labels are printed using a thermal transfer printer, which uses heat to transfer ink from a ribbon onto the label, resulting in crisp, high-resolution prints. These rolls are transferable and produce labels that are resistant to moisture.
Choosing the Right Adhesive Can Be a Game-Changer
Choosing the suitable adhesive for your roll labels is critical to ensure an appropriate adhesive is used for your application. From needing the durability of a permanent adhesive or the flexibility of removable options, we can help you get the best adhesive for your needs. For more information on label adhesives, reach out to our customer service team at 1-888-575-2235 or send us an email.
