Technical data for Brother TZe Tapes
Laminated Why do Brother P-Touch laminated labels last longer? Unlike ordinary labels, our unique laminated tape technology ensures that a layer of superclear polyethylene laminate protects your text. protective coating (PET) 38µm lettering adhesive (acrylic) base film (PET) colour layer for the base film adhesive (acrylic) backing paper Brother P-touch laminated TZe tapes consist of seven layers of materials, resulting in a thin, extremely strong label.
Abrasion Resistant Abrasion Resistant Labels Brother’s patented tape lamination technology ensures that Brother P-touch laminated labels can withstand even heavy abrasion. The Abrasion Test Procedure A 1kg sanding device was passed over Brother P-touch laminated labels, and nonlaminated competitor labels.
Temperature Resistant Temperature Resistant Labels Whether you want to use our labels in freezing conditions or alternatively in extremely warm environments, our labels have been designed to last, we know this because we’ve tested them to the extreme. In fact, results show that Brother P-touch laminated labels can withstand temperatures from -80°C to 150°C.
Fade Resistant Fade Resistant Labels Wherever you use P-touch laminated labels, they have been designed to stay as clear and legible as the day they were applied. The Fade Test Procedure Several Brother P-touch laminated labels, in various colours, were attached to coated metal plates and placed inside a fade-inducing chamber at 83°C. They were left for a period of 100 hours to simulate a year in sunny surroundings and then inspected for any obvious changes.
Chemical Resistant Water Resistant Water and Chemical Resistance Water and chemical resistance tests were conducted in two stages: Stage 1 - The water and chemical submersion test Stage 2 - The water and chemical abrasion test Stage 1 Water and Chemical Submersion Test Procedure To test Brother P-touch laminated labels against the effects of water and chemicals, the tapes were firstly attached to glass slides and immersed in a variety of liquids for 2 hours.
Stage 2 Water and Chemical Submersion Test Procedure Brother P-touch laminated tape was affixed to several glass plates. A 500g weight with a chemical and solvent infused cloth was passed over each label 20 times. As the results below show, the print quality of Brother P-touch laminated labels was unaffected, unlike our competitor’s non-laminated labels. Toluene Hexane Ethanol Acetone Ethyl Acetate Water 0.1N Hydrochloric Mineral Spirit 0.
Strong Adhesion Strong Adhesion The Adhesion Test Procedure To test the adhesive strength of Brother P-touch laminated tapes, 12mm standard tape and extra strength adhesive tape were affixed to a variety of objects, all with different surfaces, and left for 30 minutes. Adhesive strength was tested by removing the tape at an angle of 180 degrees. Test Results The table explains that an adhesive strength of approximately 6 Newtons* was maintained with most materials.
Get Organised With Labels That Stick Colour Description 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm 24mm 36mm ABC Black on Clear Laminated TZe-111 TZe-121 TZe-131 TZe-141 TZe-151 TZe-161 ABC Black on White Laminated TZe-211 TZe-221 TZe-231 TZe-241 TZe-251 TZe-261 ABC Blue on White Laminated - TZe-223 TZe-233 TZe-243 TZe-253 TZe-263 ABC Red on White Laminated - TZe-222 TZe-243 TZe-242 TZe-252 TZe-262 Products ABC White on Black Laminated ABC White on Blue Laminated ABC Black on Yellow Lami
Choosing The Right Tape Choose the right tape for the job Smooth Flat Surface Textured Large Curved Surface (more than 8mm diameter) Small Curved Surface (less than 8mm diameter) Smooth Textured Smooth Textured = Recommended = Acceptable = Not Recommended Choose the right tape for the job Choosing The Right Tape Security Tapes Flexible Tapes Strong Adhesive Tapes TZe Laminated Tapes Brother P-touch laminated tapes are available in a wide range of tape colours, widths and styles.
Frequently Asked Questions How thick are TZe tapes? TZe tapes are around 160 micro metres in thickness but this varies slightly by tape type. Which colour tape is recommended for high temperatures? We recommend TZe-M931/951/961 (Black on matt silver) as most resistant to high temperatures in terms of discolouration. When I remove the label will messy adhesive remain? How can I remove it? Tapes can be removed from most materials with relative ease leaving little or no adhesive on the material.
Do TZe tapes create static electricity? When peeling off the tape liner there may be some very low levels of static electricity. Do TZe tapes contain vinyl chlorine? TZe laminated tapes contain very low levels of residual chlorine. Which colour tape fades the least? We recommend TZe-M931/951/961 (Black on matt silver) as our most fade resistant tape. Fluorescent tapes are not recommended. Do TZe tapes contain latex? TZe tape uses acryl based adhesive materials and do not include latex.
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