Datasheet

Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness
ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
0.002 inch (0.0508 mm)
0.002 inch (0.0508 mm)
0.004 inch (0.1016 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Textured ABS
-Polypropylene
-Enamel Painted Metal
-Powder Coated Metal
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
47 oz/inch (51 N/100 mm)
55 oz/inch (60 N/100 mm)
30 oz/inch (33 N/100 mm)
35 oz/inch (38 N/100 mm)
47 oz/inch (51 N/100 mm)
51 oz/inch (55 N/100 mm)
54 oz/inch (59 N/100 mm)
61 oz/inch (67 N/100 mm)
45 oz/inch (49 N/100 mm)
50 oz/inch (55 N/100 mm)
Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
1 second dwell
37 oz (1150 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation
ASTM D 1000
-Machine
45 lbs/inch (788 N/100 mm), 75%
Dielectric Strength
ASTM D 1000
7000 Volts
Performance properties tested on B-422 printed with Series R4900, R6000 and R6000 Halogen Free
ribbons. Printed samples of B-422 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the
indicated environments. Unless noted, results are the same for both ribbons.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature
30 days at 212°F (100°C)
No visible effect
Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40°F (-40°C)
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100°F (37°C) and 95%
R.H.
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100
No visible effect
Weatherability
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer
No visible effect
Salt Fog Resistance
ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution
chamber
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding
wheels, 250 g/arm (Fed. STd. 191A,
Method 5306)
R6000: Print legible after 100 cycles
R6000 Halogen Free: Print legible
after 100 cycles