Adhesive Label Specifications - Ricoh DDP 184 User Manual

Adhesive Label Specifications

Use the following specifications when purchasing label stock.
Characteristics
Total Basis Weight
Notes 2 and 4
Caliper
Notes 1, 2, and 4
Face Stock Smoothness (Sheffield)
Notes 1, 2, and 3
Coefficient of Static Friction
Surface Sizing
Internal Sizing
:
NOTES
1. Testing method - Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
(TAPPI).
2. Testing method - International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
3. The test must be conducted on a large, unscored section of face stock to
prevent interference by the score lines.
4. Refers to the adhesive label, including the face stock, adhesive, and the
carrier sheet.
Recommendation
2
42 lb. (160 g/m ) (includes face sheet,
adhesive, and carrier)
µ
5.7 mils (145 m) maximum (includes face
sheet, adhesive, and carrier)
100-200 Sheffield units
0.35 to 0.62
Starch - Do not use synthetic surface sizing
Acid rosin or synthetic (alkylketene dimer or
alky-succinic anhydride)
Paper Specifications C-13