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Tamper Evident Direct Thermal Labels

Tamper-evident direct thermal labels are an essential solution for secure product packaging. These high quality labels are made to display any signs of tampering, providing you and your customers with assurance in product integrity from production to delivery.

Made from filmic or paper, permanent and no transfer materials delivered ready to print on 76mm or 25mm I/D cores.

TamperTech’s direct thermal, print ready labels are the perfect solution for industries with high-security needs or distributors who want to provide their customers with labels ready for individual variable print runs. These labels enable straightforward, on-demand printing, meeting your variable data labelling needs effortlessly.

Key Benefits:

Comprehensive Tamper-Evidence Options: Each label features tamper evident properties, instantly revealing a clear message if tampering is attempted. Choose between no-transfer or permanent tamper solutions to best suit your security requirements, reassuring customers of product integrity at all stages.

Customized Roll Lengths and Core Diameter: Available in convenient roll lengths and core size made to fit your printer, reducing changeovers and speeding up printing operations, making them efficient for high-volume use.

Robust and Ready to Use: Designed for direct thermal printing, these labels require no ink or ribbon, allowing for fast, reliable printing.

Easy Integration: With simple application, these labels are compatible with most packaging systems, eliminating the need for specialized equipment and saving time and resources.

Choose TamperTech’s Direct Thermal Labels to secure your products and strengthen your brand reputation. Enjoy peace of mind with tamper-evident labels that are ready for immediate, flexible printing to adapt to customer needs on demand.

Direct Thermal Label Printing

How Direct Thermal Printing Works:

  1. Heat-Sensitive Material: Direct thermal labels are made from specially coated paper that reacts to heat.
  2. Heat Application: The printer’s thermal printhead selectively heats areas on the paper, causing it to darken in those spots and form text or images.
  3. No Ink or Ribbon Needed: Since the paper itself changes color, direct thermal printing is efficient and low-maintenance, with no need for consumables like ink or ribbons.

 

Key Advantages of Direct Thermal Printing:

  • Simplicity: Without ribbons or ink, it’s a low-maintenance option, ideal for fast, high-volume printing needs.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Fewer consumables mean reduced costs and waste.
  • Sharp, Clear Prints: Produces crisp, easy-to-read text and barcodes, ideal for labeling and tracking.

 

Common Uses of Direct Thermal Printing:

Direct thermal printing is widely used for short run / individual data printed labels, such as shipping labels, receipts, price labels and food packaging, where products are kept away from direct sunlight, heat, or abrasion, as these can cause the labels to fade over time.

Available customisable options

TamperTech’s Non-Residue Labels
Colours
Roll of Green Permanent Tamper-Evident Document Box Secured Labels - 67mm x 49mm + 20mm x 49mm - Consecutive Numbers, Signature Panels, DNT - 1000 Labels per Roll - Tampertech
Base Material
Permanent Labels Custom Colour
Label Size and Roll Length
UV labels for use in dark applications, fast security checks with black light
UV Ready
Image of a Tampertech tamper evident Door Secured secure label that has been voided, showing the void message
Void Message
Image of Tampertech red non-residue Cash Secure label applied to ATM cassette with sequential numbers and barcodes
Security Cuts

Direct Thermal Tamper Evident Label FAQ's

Direct thermal tamper-evident labels are specially designed labels that don’t require ink or toner to print. Instead, they use heat-sensitive material to produce images or text when exposed to heat. These labels also include tamper-evidence features, showing a clear sign if someone tries to remove or alter them.

These labels use a unique adhesive and construction that ensures any attempt to remove them leaves a visible indication, like a “VOID” message or residue, providing proof of tampering and protecting product integrity.

Industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, retail, and logistics benefit from these labels for applications requiring both high security and cost-effective printing. They’re particularly useful for products with a shorter shelf life or applications where environmental exposure is controlled.

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Direct thermal printing is simple and efficient, eliminating the need for ink or toner. This method offers a clean, low-maintenance solution, ideal for creating crisp images and text with minimal equipment, making it a cost-effective choice for tamper-evident labeling.

Yes! Choose:

  1. Core Internal Diameter (I/D) to suit your printer.
  2. Colour change required
    1. Black
    2. Yellow
    3. Red
  3. Roll Length
  4. Label Size
  5. Label Gap

and more.

 

They are versatile and adhere well to various surfaces like cardboard, plastic, and glass. However, direct thermal labels can be sensitive to extreme heat and sunlight, so they’re best used on products that won’t be exposed to harsh conditions.

Direct thermal labels generally don’t require additional materials like ribbons, which reduces waste. Plus, many tamper-evident labels are paper-based, making them an eco-conscious choice for brands aiming to lower their environmental footprint.

Direct thermal tamper-evident labels are compatible with most direct thermal printers and integrate smoothly into existing packaging systems. Their simple setup makes them easy to adopt without needing extra equipment.

If your products have a controlled shelf life and require both tamper-evidence and cost-effective labeling, direct thermal labels are a great fit. They’re especially suited for high-volume applications in secure, short-term packaging.

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Tamper Technologies Ltd,
The Oaks, Moor Farm Road West,
Airfield Industrial Estate,
Ashbourne, Derbyshire,
DE6 1HD, United Kingdom.

Phone: +44 (0) 1335 300335

WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7528 477703

Email: harriet@tampertech.net