What are the limitations of BOPP thermal synthetic paper?

BOPP thermal synthetic paper, that is, biaxially stretched polypropylene (BOPP) color thermal synthetic paper, has a wide range of applications in many fields, but there are still some limitations. The following are the main limitations of BOPP thermal synthetic paper:

1. Environmental sensitivity

Thermal layer stability: The thermal layer of BOPP color thermal synthetic paper is easily affected by the external environment, such as light, humidity and temperature. Prolonged exposure to strong light or extreme environmental conditions may cause color fading, affecting the appearance quality of the print and the readability of the information.

High storage requirements: BOPP color thermal synthetic paper should be stored in a dry, ventilated, dust-free environment, avoid direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity conditions. Improper storage environment may lead to material performance degradation, affecting the printing effect.

2. Physical performance limitation

Brittleness: BOPP color thermal synthetic paper has a certain brittleness, and excessive bending, folding or extrusion should be avoided during handling, storage and use to avoid material damage.

Tension control: In the printing and compounding process, if the tension is not properly controlled, it may cause the material to deform, wrinkle or tear, affecting the quality of the print.

3. Printing effect and device compatibility

Print quality is affected by a variety of factors: an unclear print may be due to a dirty print head, improper print concentration Settings, or too fast printer speed. Print alignment mark loss can be caused by incorrect media guide position, incorrect media type setting, or incorrect label loading.

Device compatibility: Different printers and printing devices may have different adaptations to BOPP color thermal synthetic paper. Therefore, the compatibility of the equipment should be confirmed before use to avoid print quality problems.

4. The cost is high

Raw materials and production costs: The cost of BOPP color thermal synthetic paper may be at a moderate or slightly higher level than other printing materials. This is mainly due to the use of special film and coating materials in the production process, and the production process is more complex.

Market price fluctuations: Due to the influence of market supply and demand, raw material price fluctuations and other factors, the market price of BOPP color thermal synthetic paper will also change, thereby increasing the cost of use.

5. Environmental protection and sustainability challenges

Recycling and degradation: Although BOPP color thermal synthetic paper focuses on environmental protection and sustainability in the production and use process, its recycling and degradation still face certain challenges. At present, there are relatively few BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper products on the market that can be degraded or easily recycled.

6. Limitation of application fields

Specific environmental limitations: Due to the sensitivity of BOPP color thermal synthetic paper to environmental factors, it may be limited in some applications that require long-term storage or exposure to harsh environmental conditions.

Personalized needs are difficult to meet: In some printing materials that require highly personalized or special properties, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper may not meet all needs.

In summary, BOPP thermal synthetic paper has certain limitations in terms of environmental sensitivity, physical properties, printing effect and equipment compatibility, cost, environmental protection and sustainability, and application fields. However, with the continuous progress and innovation of technology, these limitations are expected to be gradually overcome and solved.