How does the cost of mixed base carbon belts compare to other types of carbon belts?

The cost of mixed base carbon bands is moderate compared to other types of carbon bands, such as wax and resin based carbon bands. Here's a breakdown of the costs:

Wax-based carbon bands

Cost: Relatively low. According to information from multiple sources, the market price of wax-based carbon strips is approximately $1 to $4 per square meter, depending on the type of carbon strip (such as regular or enhanced wax-based carbon strips) and quality.

Characteristics: Wax-based carbon strip is mainly composed of wax and a small amount of resin, which has good printing sensitivity and low printing energy consumption, but its durability is relatively poor, and it is easy to be affected by scratching and high temperature.

Mixed base carbon band

Cost: Between wax - and resin-based carbon strips. The market price of the mixed base carbon belt is about 2 yuan to 7 yuan per square meter, depending on the type of carbon belt (such as ordinary mixed base carbon belt or enhanced mixed base carbon belt), the mix ratio and the brand and other factors.

Features: The mixed base carbon strip combines the advantages of wax and resin, which has a certain print sensitivity and clarity, and has better durability, heat resistance and chemical solvent resistance. Therefore, it is suitable for a variety of printing needs, especially those scenarios that need to balance print quality and cost.

Resin-based carbon strip

Cost: Relatively high. The market price of resin-based carbon strips is usually more than 3 yuan per square meter, and can even reach 12 yuan per square meter or higher.

Features: Resin based carbon strip with resin as the main component, has very high durability, heat resistance and chemical solvent resistance. It is suitable for labels that need to be printed on special materials or used in high temperatures and harsh environments. Despite the higher cost of resin-based carbon strips, their superior printing results and durability make them preferred in some high-end applications.

Sum up

From a cost perspective, mixed base carbon bands offer a balanced option. It is not as low cost but poor durability as wax based carbon strips, nor as high cost but excellent performance as resin based carbon strips. In contrast, the hybrid base carbon strip provides good print quality and durability at a moderate cost, making it ideal for many printing scenarios. When choosing a carbon strip, users should make decisions based on their printing needs, budget, and requirements for print quality and durability.