Armor-IIMAK AXR EL Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®EL: The Specialty Resin for Printed Circuit Boards – Optimum Durability for Electronic Products
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®EL has been specially designed to meet ARMOR’s high-quality standards, offering optimum durability in line with the highly specific demands of electronic products, particularly printed circuit boards. This thermal transfer ribbon provides excellent print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable and long-lasting print results for demanding applications in the electronics industry.
Key Features and Product Performance
The AXR®EL ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Excellent Printing Quality: Delivers clear and sharp printed images for 0° barcode, 90° barcode, small characters, and logos. Offers a blackness of 1.8 ODR (Optical Density by Reflection).
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Technical Resistances: Very high heat resistance (up to 300°C / 572°F), excellent light/blue wool resistance, very high solvent resistance, and very high rubbing resistance.
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Conformal Coating: The print remains intact after conformal coating, protecting board components.
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Antistatic Designed: The ribbon is anti-static build-up treated for smooth printing.
Compliance and Environmental Performance
The AXR®EL ribbon complies with various international regulations and demonstrates strong environmental performance.
Compliance and Environmental Highlights:
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IPC A-610: Compliant.
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EN 50419: Compliant.
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REACH / SVHC 1907/2006/EC: Compliant.
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Food Contact: Complies with 1935/2004/EC (EU) and FDA (US).
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Heavy Metals: Complies with 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
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California Proposition 65: Compliant.
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Halogen Restrictions: Compliant.
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Environmental Performance: PET Waste 100% recovered, Solvent 91% recovered into factory energy, Electricity 58% from renewable sources.
Comprehensive Specifications
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®EL specialty resin ribbon offers optimum durability for electronic products, particularly printed circuit boards. With its excellent print quality, robust resistance to heat, solvents, and rubbing, and strong compliance with industry regulations, the AXR®EL is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and long-lasting labeling solutions for highly specific and demanding applications in the electronics industry.

