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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

TDS No. B-486B

Effective Date: 05/17/2019

Description:

GENERAL

Print Technology: Thermal Transfer

Material Type: Metallized Polyester

Finish: Matte, light gray appearance

Adhesive: Permanent rubber-based

APPLICATIONS

Rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols and logos and require nameplate-like quality.

RECOMMENDED RIBBONS

Brady Series R4300

Brady Series R6200 (alternate)

REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS

UL: B-486B is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady Series

R4300 Ribbon. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com in the UL Product

iQ area.

CSA: B-486 is CSA Accepted when printed with the Brady Series R4300 or the Brady Series R6200 ribbons. See CSA file

041833 for specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at directories.csa-international.org

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For information on the Weee-RoHS compliance status for a Brady Product go to one of the following websites:

In Canada: www.bradycanada.ca/weee-rohs

In Europe: www.bradyeurope.com/rohs

In Japan:  www.brady.co.jp/products/labelsuse/rohs

All other regions: www.bradyid.com/weee-rohs

SPECIAL FEATURES

B-486B is designed for high adhesion to textured metals, powder coated surfaces and low surface energy plastics. B-486B can

withstand numerous solvents and variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces.

Details:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

TEST METHODS

AVERAGE RESULTS

Thickness

ASTM D 1000

-Total (excluding liner)

0.0053 inch (0.135 mm)

Adhesion to:

-Stainless Steel

-Textured ABS

-Polypropylene

-Painted Enamel

-Powder Coated Metal

ASTM D 1000

20 minute dwell

24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell

24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell

24 hour swell

20 minute dwell

24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell

24 hour dwell

128 oz/in (140 N/100 mm)

146 oz/in (160 N/100 mm)

45 oz/in (49 N/100 mm)

43 oz/in (47 N/100 mm)

80 oz/in (88 N/100 mm)

108 oz/in (119 N/100 mm)

133 oz/in (146 N/100 mm)

142 oz/in (156 N/100 mm)

78 oz/in (86 N/100 mm)

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Technical Data Sheet BRADY B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK TDS No. B-486B Effective Date: 05/17/2019 Description: GENERAL Print Technology: Thermal Transfer Material Type: Metallized Polyester Finish: Matte, light gray appearance Adhesive: Permanent rubber-based APPLICATIONS Rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols and logos and require nameplate-like quality.
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Tack ASTM D 2979 PolykenTM Probe Tack 0.5 second dwell Tensile Strength and Elongation Greater than 24.7 oz (700 g) ASTM D 1000 -Machine Direction 59 lbs/in (1033 N/100mm), 5% Performance properties were tested on B-486B using the Brady Series R4300 and the Brady Series R6200 ribbons. Printed samples of B-486B were laminated to aluminum before exposure to the indicated environmental condition. Results are the same for both ribbons unless noted otherwise.
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Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect 3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution No visible effect No visible effect 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution No visible effect No visible effect Samples were printed with the Brady Series R6200 ribbon, laminated to flat aluminum panels and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical followed by 30 minute recovery periods.
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Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes. Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.