Spinnaker Coating and ITW Thermal Films receive BS 5609 Part 3 certification
Troy, Ohio – January 28, 2015 – Spinnaker Coating, LLC, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive paper and film products for the printing industry, and ITW Thermal Films, are excited to jointly announce they have received British Maritime Standard 5609 (BS 5609) Part 3 certification (Laboratory Performance of Printed Labels) for Spinnaker’s 3.3 mil Durable Polypropylene with SFA™ adhesive using ITW Thermal Films B324 black and B324R red resin ribbons. The certification applies to the facestock, adhesive, and print combination.
“Spinnaker has an industry-leading thermal transfer films offering, and this certification not only strengthens the line, but indicates our dedication to assisting label converters with products suitable for oceanic travel,” noted Julie Billing, Roll Product Manager at Spinnaker Coating. “We chose this particular construction for certification because it is a reasonably priced versatile product, has great printability, and is available on our Trimless program with a low minimum of one 3” x 5,000’ roll.”
“ITW Thermal Films responded to the needs of our customers by developing the B324R red resin specifically for GHS and BS5609 certification,” said Marlee Fink, Technical Product Manager (aka The Ribbon Doctor) of ITW Thermal Films. “B324R is a durable, bright red resin which complements our long-standing, UL-recognized black resin, B324. An important feature is that each ribbon transfers at the same speed and printhead temperature on the cab Technologies XC4 and XC6, dual-head, thermal transfer printers.”
The BS 5609 standard is a drum and barrel test designed to certify that a label will stay affixed to an aluminum drum for at least three months in sea water, so that contents are identifiable in the event of a shipwreck. Spinnaker’s product, already in compliance with BS 5609 Part 2 (Marine and Laboratory Performance of Label Base Materials), sees the addition of the Part 3 portion of the certification as a huge win for label customers. While not required for all GHS applications, end-users who will be labeling chemical drums that will be shipped over the ocean will need this standard, and the red ribbon specifically is essential for the new GHS labeling standards.
This certification was received using the CAB XC6 printer and would also be recommended for the CAB XC4 printer.
About Spinnaker
Spinnaker Coating is a customer-focused company that develops manufactures, and markets adhesive-coated paper and film constructions for conversion by printers and industrial users into marketing, identifying, promoting, labeling, and decorating applications. The Company is owned by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). www.spinps.com.
About ITW Thermal Films
ITW Thermal Films manufactures, converts and distributes PrintheadSaver® thermal transfer ribbons for barcoding and labeling applications to customers around the world. As a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a multi-national Fortune 200 company, they embody ITW’s guiding principles which enhance customer focus, productivity and innovation, giving their customers the best thermal transfer ribbon products in the industry for flat head and near-edge technology printers. www.itwthermalfilms.com
About cab
cab Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures thermal printers for the AIDC market. Our complete range of products includes thermal printers, accessories, print and apply label applicators and laser marking systems, which provide the most versatile and functional solution for your labeling and product identification needs. cab products are packed with features unparalleled in the industry. Incorporated since 1975, cab has manufacturing based in Germany and offices throughout the world. Our products are distributed through our network of partners globally in over 80 countries. For more information visit www.cab.de/us or call 978-649-0293.
Contact:
Shauna Jackson
Spinnaker Coating
Email: shauna.jackson@spinps.com
937 332 6522