Why You Need A Heat Shrink Label Printer
Heat Shrink label printers are essential for professionals who need durable, long-lasting identification for cables, wires and electrical components. Unlike standard adhesive labels, heat shrink tubing shrinks when heated, which creates a secure and professional label that won't peel off, or fade over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Heat Shrink Label Printer?
Answer: A heat shrink label printer is a specialised printer designed to print on heat shrink tubing, which shrinks when heated to create a secure, durable label around cables and wires.
How Does A Heat Shrink Label Printer Work?
Answer: These printers use thermal technology to print text, numbers, barcodes and symbols onto a special heat shrink tubing. Once printed, the tubing is placed over a cable or wire and heated with a heat gun, shrinking it for a tight, long-lasting fit.
What Industries Use Heat Shrink Label Printers?
Answer: Heat shrink label printers are most often used in electrical, telecom, IT, automotive, aerospace and industrial applications where clear and permanent cable identification is required.
What Brands Make Heat Shrink Label Printers?
Answer: The most popular brands are Brother and DYMO, offering handheld and desktop heat shrink label printers for all needs.
What Size of Heat Shrink Tubing Can Be Used?
Answer: Most printers support a range of heat shrink tubing sizes, typically from 1.5mm to 25mm, but this depends on the model.
Are Heat Shrink Labels Resistant To Heat and Chemicals?
Answer: Yes! Heat shrink tubing is designed to be resistant to extreme temperatures, moisture, chemicals and abrasion. Making it ideal for harsh environments.
Can I Print Barcodes and Symbols On Heat Shrink Tubing?
Answer: Yes, our range of heat shrink labellers use the same software on heat shrink tubing as they do for standard labels.
Do I Need Special Software To Design Labels Answer: Printers come with their own software, whether it's on the device (for handheld label printers) or to download to a desktop. The software is free from the manufacturer.
How Do I Shrink The Tube After Printing?
Answer: After printing, place the tubing over the cable and use a heat gun to shrink it securely around the wire
