Datasheet

Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B-498 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE, REPOSITIONABLE COATED
VINYL CLOTH LABEL STOCK
TDS No. B-498
Effective Date: 2008-06-06
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer
Material Type: Coated Vinyl Cloth
Finish: Semi-Gloss White, Yellow and Orange
Adhesive: Repositionable Rubber Based
APPLICATIONS
Wire, cable, and general identification numbers, letters and conduit and voltage markers
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS WHITE - MATERIAL
Brady Series R6200 (Brady Series R4300 and R6000 ribbons also acceptable)
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-498 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with Brady Series R6200 ribbon.
See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL information can be accessed online at UL.com. Search in Certifications area.
Brady B-498 is RoHS compliant to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.
SPECIAL FEATURES
B-498 has a specially formulated top coat for very good thermal transfer print quality. The adhesive and cloth backing give excellent
holding power, yet allow for clean removal and repositioning.
Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Total Thickness
ASTM D1000
0.0073 inch (0.185 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Polypropylene
ASTM D1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute
24 hour dwell
65 oz/inch (71 N/100 mm)
70 oz/inch (77 N/100 mm)
56 oz/inch (61 N/100 mm)
63 oz/inch (69 N/100 mm)
Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken
TM
Probe Tack
(1 second dwell, 1 cm/sec separation)
35 oz (1000 g)
Application Temperature
Lowest application temperature to stainless
steel
50
o
F (10
o
C)
Tensile Strength and Elongation
ASTM D1000
-Machine Direction
55 lbs./in (960 N/100 mm) 6%
The following testing is performed with the B-498 printed with the Brady Series R6200 ribbon. All samples were allowed to dwell 24
hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels and wrapped around 0.080" O.D. TFE wires.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature
30 days at 175
o
F (80
o
C)
Slight darkening. Topcoat appears more
clothlike. No visible effect on print quality.
Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40
o
F (-40
o
C)
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100
o
F (38
o
C), 95% R.H.
Topcoat appears more clothlike. No visible
effect on print quality.
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter
TM
100
No visible effect
Weatherability*
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
Topcoat appears more clothlike. Some edge
lift on flat panel samples. No lift on wrapped