Datasheet
Tack
ASTM D 2979
Polyken
TM
Probe Tack
0.5 second dwell
Greater than 24.7 oz (700 g)
Tensile Strength and Elongation
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.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
Long Term High Service Temperature
30 days at 248F (120C)
No visible effect
Long Term Low Service Temperature
30 days at -40F (-40C)
No visible effect
Humidity Resistance
30 days at 100F (37C), 95% R.H.
No visible effect
UV Light Resistance
30 days in UV Sunlighter
TM
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,
(Fed.Std.191A, Method 5306)
500g/arm, 100 cycles
Print still legible after 100 cycles
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples were printed with the Brady Series R4300 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.
After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.
CHEMICAL REAGENT
SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
EFFECT TO LABEL STOCK
R4300
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Toluene
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
Freon® TMS
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Isopropyl Alcohol
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mineral Spirits
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
JP-8 Jet Fuel
No visible effect
Moderate smear when rubbed
ASTM #3 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Mil 5606 Oil
No visible effect
No visible effect
Skydrol® 500B-4
No visible effect
Slight smear when rubbed
Super Agitene®
No visible effect
No visible effect