HERMA labels on roll: best properties for many applications
HERMA labels on rolls are made of top-quality materials to ensure razor-sharp print-outs. They adhere quickly and securely to a wide range of surfaces. Permanent or removable.
Thermal or thermal transfer printers must be able to accurately print on the material of the blank labels on rolls – and the print must always be easy to read. Processing reliability is also crucial when you’re printing labels rolls in your particular printer. It only takes one label to cause a malfunction that can quickly bring entire product packaging lines or shipping lines to a standstill.
Best adhesion to different surfaces, trouble-free processing
The adhesive must adhere securely to a wide variety of surfaces – and labels on rolls are ideal in this regard, thanks to our in-house adhesive material production. The adhesive’s wide temperature range and powerful initial and secure final adhesion ensure the trouble-free application of labels on rolls, even at the high labelling speeds used in packaging systems, for example, and in logistics centres.
Usage scenarios for labels on rolls
Labels on rolls have a wide range of possible uses. They are mainly used where high printing speeds are required for large quantities of labels.
Examples here are adhesive labels on packaging made of paper, cardboard, film or other materials for the reliable identification of products and foods, wine bottles and other bottles of all kinds. Roll labels are also ideal for the logistics sector as classic address, shipping or pallet labels. Labels on rolls are also used for inventories and identifying equipment and components.
We can also produce HERMA seawater-proof labels on roll for you, with British Standard BS 5609 certification. These white labels on a roll are printed using thermal transfer printing or inkjet roll printing systems. You’ll find more detailed information on our seawater-proof thermal transfer labels and seawater-proof inkjet labels pages.
Choose from a wide range of materials for your self-adhesive labels on rolls:
- Thermal labels: HERMA direct thermal printing labels made of Thermo Eco paper and other high-grade materials according to your specifications
- Thermal transfer labels: White labels on a roll or coloured labels on a roll, various film qualities and a wide range of adhesives (permanent, removable, deep-freeze, extra strong,...). When used with matching HERMA thermal transfer ribbons, HERMA thermal transfer labels provide a fine-tuned system solution for label rolls printing .
- Laser labels - Laser-activated labels (LAM): Special paper labels for CO2 laser systems – for abrasion-resistant, scratch-resistant printing
- Inkjet labels on roll for colour inkjet printers: Special papers and films for inkjet printing on rolls: printable with colour inkjet roll printers, including Epson, Primera, and Colordyne (memjet)
Learn more about seawater-proof labels with British Standard BS 5609 certification:
Seawater-resistant labels
Seawater-proof thermal transfer labels
Discover the complete range for other printing systems, on sheets or fanfolded: Blank labels
Bisphenol A (BPA) in thermal paper
HERMA’s assortment already includes BPA-free thermal labels as well as 100% phenol-free materials. Label users can now switch to these products without delay.
Since the middle of 2019, HERMA has completely switched to BPA-free thermal paper.
Roll labels in standard formats and customised products from our own production
Ordering labels on rolls
Frequently requested standard formats of labels on rolls are available from our online shop. Attractive prices, available immediately from our warehouse.
We produce customized rolls of labels, blank or pre-printed with your logo or company colours on request, in your desired format, in the required shape (rectangular, round, oval or special shapes). Pre-printed labels on a roll are also ideal for the individual overprinting of barcode labels or transport labels and pallet labels on your premises, using your existing printing systems.
For label rolls, sleeves with a core diameter of 76.2 mm are used in most cases, since they are suitable for a wide range of industrial printers. We adapt the winding direction of the adhesive labels (inner or outer winding) to match your printer type.
By means of stampings and perforations we can devise special solutions for labels on rolls that are specifically tailored to your applications.
We also print labels on rolls with consecutively numbered barcodes in accordance with your requirements. Using high-end digital printing machines, we produce barcode labels on rolls, with your individual number range in contour-sharp print quality and with the best possible contrast for reliable barcode readability. You’ll find more detailed information in ”Digital labels” on rolls.
When it comes to label rolls, benefit from the extensive experience of our experts in the industrial labels sector. We’ll help you find the ideal solution and will be glad to draw up an individual quotation for your labels on roll. Use our enquiry form to get in touch with us fast. Tell us what your specific requirements are – and you can also upload your print data at the same time.
Reliable labelling of roll labels
Labels on rolls can also be applied by machine (unlike labels on sheets). HERMA labelling machines are perfect for applying roll labels. An integrated printing solution for labels on rolls can also be supplied on request.
Discover practical uses for HERMA labels on rolls
Labels on rolls for thermal transfer printers or thermal printers are the ideal solution if you want your labels to be printed close to your production line(s) and attached with a labelling machine. We produce label rolls that match your specifications, and common standard formats are available immediately from our online shop. Our ‘Solutions’ section has many more usage examples of labels on roll for a wide range of industries and requirements.
For rough recycling cartons in online mail-order transport: Shipping labels for recycling boxes
Reliable adhesion and removability on steel mesh pallets and polystyrene trays: Container labelling
Labels for rough grey cardboard boxes as packaging labels
Traceability with batch labelling in the food industry
Batch tracing of trading goods
Traceability for medicinal products and medical devices: Batch management with UDI labelling on medical labels
Box ID-Label: Consecutively numbered barcode labels
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Frequently asked questions about roll labels
Which printers can be used for label rolls?
Depending on the label material, the roll of labels can be printed with all common thermal transfer printers, thermal printers, colour inkjet roll printers or also with CO2 laser systems (LAM).
The decisive factor is that the label material matches the printing system. And the specific requirements of the printer, such as sleeve diameter, maximum ribbon width, maximum roll diameter, must also be taken into account.
What are the label formats of labels on roll?
We produce custom-made roll labels in any desired label format, whether rectangular, square, round, oval or individual special shapes.
In our online shop you will find a large selection of common standard label rolls, made of paper (either for thermal transfer or thermal direct printers).
To the thermal transfer labels in the online shop
To the thermal direct labels in the online shop
What do feed, winding and band width mean for a label roll?
Feed is the distance between the labels in the processing direction (the backing paper is visible between the labels). This distance is important for the automatic dispensing of the roll labels over a dispensing edge.
There are two types of winding: outer winding means that the labels are arranged face out on the roll. Inside winding, on the other hand, is the term used when the labels are wound on the roll with the front facing inwards. The type of winding depends on the printer type and the dispensing machine.
The band width is the width of the liner material, it is usually given in mm. The band width of the label roll is always a few millimetres wider than the label width.
What are the advantages of roll labels?
Roll labels can be applied by machine. This makes them the first choice when it comes to labelling packaging, cartons and pallets in large quantities in production and logistics.
The most important thing here is trouble-free processing when printing and dispensing the labels on rolls. Faults in the processing of roll labels can paralyse entire packaging lines for products or dispatch lines in logistics centres.
High-quality label materials with optimum dispensing properties, sophisticated roll technology and adhesives with high initial and secure final adhesion ensure reliable processing, even at high labelling speeds.
Roll labels are not what you are looking for? Discover labels for other printing systems:
Labels on sheets for laser printers and copiers
Labels on sheets are used for laser printers and inkjet printers. They can also be printed in colour using these printing processes. You can find many common standard formats in our online shop. We produce individual label formats and special label materials – such as polyester film and removable adhesives – in special designs that match your specifications and your usage scenario. Use the enquiry form to let us know what you need.
Labels in fanfolded format for dot matrix printers
These printers require continuous labels in fanfolded format – the labels are securely deposited in the stack again after printing. This enables trouble-free printing, even for large print runs. You can find many common standard formats in our online shop. We produce individual label formats in special designs that match your specifications – ideal for your usage scenario. Use the enquiry form to let us know what you need.
