What is BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper?

BOPP color thermal sensitive synthetic paper is a special paper that combines BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene film) substrate and thermal sensing technology. The following is a detailed explanation of BOPP color thermal sensitive synthetic paper:

1、 Definition and Basic Concepts

Definition: BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper is a paper made from BOPP film as the substrate and coated with a color thermosensitive material containing a thermosensitive agent.

Working principle: Through thermal printing technology, color images or text can be quickly generated when heated, without the need for ink or ribbon, thus achieving fast and instant printing effects.

2、 Material and process characteristics

Substrate characteristics:

BOPP film has high tensile strength, impact strength, rigidity, toughness, and good transparency, making it an ideal substrate choice.

After undergoing biaxial stretching process, the molecular chain arrangement of BOPP film is more orderly, which improves the physical properties and chemical stability of the material.

Thermal sensitive material:

Thermal sensitive materials are a key component of BOPP color thermal sensitive synthetic paper for achieving thermal printing.

It contains a chemical substance with a thermal agent, usually in the form of microcapsules or dyes. When the thermal print head applies heat to the paper, the thermal agent quickly undergoes a chemical reaction, causing a color change and forming a colored image or text on the paper.

3、 Physical characteristics

Lightweight: BOPP film has a relatively light weight, which makes BOPP colored thermosensitive synthetic paper also lightweight and easy to carry and transport.

Good dimensional stability: BOPP film has excellent dimensional stability, is not easily deformed, and is suitable for packaging and application fields that require precise dimensional control.

High mechanical strength: BOPP colored thermosensitive synthetic paper has excellent tear resistance and bending fatigue resistance.

High stiffness: BOPP film undergoes biaxial stretching during the production process, resulting in high stiffness, which enables BOPP color thermal sensitive synthetic paper to maintain good shape and stability during printing and use.

Good transparency: BOPP color thermal sensitive synthetic paper can clearly display the background of images or text on its transparent substrate before being subjected to thermal reactions.

High glossiness: The glossiness of BOPP film is usually greater than 85%, which enables BOPP color thermal synthetic paper to present a more high-end and attractive visual effect during printing and use.

Rapid thermal response: The thermal sensitive coating on the surface of BOPP colored thermal sensitive synthetic paper can quickly undergo a chemical reaction when heated, producing colored images or text.

Colorful: Due to the special formula and processing of the thermal sensitive coating, BOPP colored thermal sensitive synthetic paper produces bright and long-lasting colors after heating.

Environmental friendliness: BOPP film and thermal sensitive coating materials meet safety and environmental protection requirements, are non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless, and are suitable for applications that come into direct contact with food and drugs.

Moisture resistance: BOPP film has excellent moisture resistance, which can effectively isolate moisture and protect packaging from moisture invasion.

Good printing performance: After corona treatment, BOPP film has good printing adaptability and can achieve exquisite appearance effects.

4、 Application Fields

Retail industry: commonly used for printing shopping receipts and receipts, its fast color rendering and bright colors make the printed receipts clearer and easier to read, while also having a certain anti-counterfeiting effect.

Logistics industry: used for printing express waybills and transportation labels, etc. Its waterproof, oil resistant, and friction resistant properties make waybills less likely to be damaged during transportation, ensuring the accuracy and readability of information.

Medical industry: used for printing drug labels, patient information labels, etc. Its instant printing characteristics and excellent printing quality can meet the strict requirements of the medical industry.

Office and Automation: In the office environment, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper can be used to print various internal documents, reports, and meeting materials, improving work efficiency and document management convenience.

Catering and entertainment: In restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, it can be used to print menus, place orders, and coupons.

Personalized customization: Due to its excellent printing performance, BOPP colored thermal sensitive synthetic paper can also be used in the field of personalized customization, such as making personalized gift packaging, business cards, and greeting cards.

In summary, BOPP color thermosensitive synthetic paper plays an important role in commercial retail, logistics industry, medical industry, office and automation, and many other fields due to its unique properties and wide application areas.