The weight of thermal paper

The weight of thermal paper refers to the weight of paper per unit area, usually in grams/square meter. Gram weight is an important parameter to measure the quality and thickness of paper. So, what is the weight of thermal paper? What are their differences? Next, this article will introduce you to the weight of thermal paper.

The common weights of thermal paper are 45g, 48g, 55g, 58g, 60g, 65g, 70g, 80g, 100g, 135g, and 175g.

45g and 48g thermal paper are very thin, and the paper length is longer than other gram weights, which is suitable for customers who pursue meters—usually used in supermarket checkout.

The 55g thermal paper is thinner, has better color rendering, and is of higher quality. Generally, 55g paper is used in fields such as fax paper and electrocardiogram paper.

 

Compared with 55g thermal paper, the thickness of the paper is about the same, and the color rendering of the paper may be slightly worse. The two paper sizes are the same, but the 58-gram thermal paper roll is smaller in diameter and saves more space. Many customers who pursue meter length regardless of thickness prefer to use 58g thermal paper.

60g, 65g, and 70g thermal paper are relatively thick. They are customized products made by thermal paper manufacturers according to market demand. They apply thermal layers of different thicknesses to base paper of different thicknesses. Of course, different thermal paper manufacturers The thickness of thermal paper produced by different machines is also different. These papers are usually suitable for customers who do not have high requirements for paper thickness and length.

Most of the 80g thermal paper is special paper. The surface of the printing paper is coated with a special protective coating to prevent water, oil, alcohol, and scratches. It is usually used in demanding industries such as kitchens and laboratories.

Thermal paper of 100 grams, 135 grams, and 175 grams is called thermal cardboard. The paper is very thick and is usually used in high-demand areas such as airline and train tickets.

In short, to choose the weight of thermal paper that suits your use, you can match the paper according to your industry, use environment, quality, meter length, paper thickness, and other needs. If you don't know how to choose the product that suits you, please get in touch with our professionals.