SHINKO record paper H-10100

Shinko H-10100 | Folded Chart Paper — 114mm × 16m / 40mm Fold Pitch / HR701 / HR706 / HR702 Recorders

Folded Chart Paper — How It Works in a Process Recorder

A strip chart recorder draws a continuous trace across paper as the paper feeds through the recording mechanism. For extended recording periods — hours or days — the paper must hold a large total length in a compact, accessible form.

Fan-folded (Z-fold) chart paper achieves this by folding the continuous strip into a neat stack. The 16-metre total length of the H-10100 pack folds into a stack with each fold at the 40mm pitch — the paper occupies a compact depth of approximately 400 folds. The recorder draws paper from the stack while the fold stack sits neatly in the recorder's paper tray. 

No rewinding or roll handling is required. When the paper runs out, a new pack drops into the paper tray and the tail of the old paper attaches to the head of the new one for continuous recording.

Key Specifications

Industrial and Medical Process Recording

Shinko recorders and their consumables serve both industrial process monitoring and medical monitoring applications:

Industrial process monitoring: Temperature recording in furnaces, ovens, autoclaves, and drying chambers. Pressure recording in compressed air and gas systems. Flow monitoring in process lines. The chart paper provides a continuous physical record that is date-stamped and archived for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Medical and laboratory recording: Physiological parameter recording in clinical environments. Environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical storage and laboratory incubators. The chart paper record provides traceability for temperature-controlled storage of samples, reagents, and finished products.

In both application types, the H-10100's paper quality — print receptivity, ink stability, dimensional stability under humidity changes — determines the readability and archival durability of the record.

Application Scenarios

Autoclave temperature recording: An autoclave in a medical sterilisation facility uses a Shinko HR706 recorder to document each sterilisation cycle. The H-10100 chart paper provides the physical temperature record for each cycle, satisfying regulatory documentation requirements.

Furnace process monitoring: An industrial heat treatment furnace runs 24/7. The Shinko HR701 records furnace temperature continuously. At 16 metres per pack, the H-10100 provides approximately 2–3 days of continuous recording before a paper change is needed, depending on the recorder's paper feed speed.

Cold storage monitoring: A pharmaceutical cold store maintains temperature records for compliance. The HR702 recorder uses H-10100 paper to provide a continuous paper record that complements the digital temperature logging system, providing a physical backup record.

FAQ

Q1: Can the H-10100 be used with chart recorders from manufacturers other than Shinko?

The H-10100 is specified for Shinko HR701, HR706, and HR702 recorders. Using it with recorders from other manufacturers requires verifying three dimensions: paper width (114mm), fold pitch (40mm), and paper thickness. If all three match the target recorder's paper specification, the H-10100 may be mechanically compatible. However, the printed grid scales and reference lines on the H-10100 are calibrated for Shinko HR-series recorder chart speed and channel spacing — traces recorded on a non-Shinko recorder may not align with the printed grid.

Q2: What does the 16-metre total length mean for recording duration?

Recording duration depends on the recorder's paper feed speed. Shinko recorders typically offer selectable feed speeds — commonly 1mm/min, 2mm/min, 5mm/min, 10mm/min, or faster options depending on the model. At 1mm/min feed speed, 16 metres (16,000mm) provides approximately 267 hours of continuous recording. At 10mm/min, the same pack lasts approximately 27 hours. Consult the specific Shinko HR-series recorder's manual for the available speed settings.

Q3: What type of marking is used on Shinko H-10100 paper — thermal or ink pen?

Shinko HR-series recorders use ink pens (fibre-tipped or capillary pen elements) to mark the chart paper. The H-10100 is plain (uncoated) paper designed for ink pen writing — it is not thermal paper and cannot be used with thermal recording heads. Using plain chart paper in a thermal recorder produces no visible trace.

Q4: How should H-10100 chart paper packs be stored when not in use?

Store chart paper packs in a cool, dry location away from direct light, humidity extremes, and chemical fumes. High humidity can cause paper to absorb moisture, expand laterally, and jam in the recorder. Direct light or UV exposure can yellow the paper and degrade the printed grid. Keep packs in their original sealed packaging until loaded into the recorder.

Q5: How is the H-10100 loaded into the recorder and connected between packs?

Place the new H-10100 pack in the recorder's paper tray with the paper feeding from the top of the stack. Thread the leading edge of the paper through the recording head and paper drive. When a running pack runs out, connect the tail of the depleted pack to the leading edge of the new H-10100 pack by overlapping and taping the edges (or using the recorder's paper join method). The continuous join allows recording to continue uninterrupted across the pack change.