Datasheet

Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B-483 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK
TDS No. B-483
Effective Date: 1/18/2019
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal transfer
Material Type: White Polyester
Finish: Glossy
Adhesive: Permanent Rubber Based
APPLICATIONS
B-483 is designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics.
Print-On-Demand floor labels can be created using ToughStripe
TM
labels (B-483 colors overlaminated with B-634
clear polyester overlaminate).
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R6000 Halogen Free
Brady Series R4900
Brady Series R4400 colored thermal transfer ribbons.
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-483 is a UL Recognized Component to UL969 Labeling and Marking Standard when printed with the Brady
Series R6000 Halogen Free and the Brady Series R4900 ribbons. See UL file MH17154 for specific details. UL
information can be accessed on-line at UL.com in the UL Product iQ area.
CSA: B-483 is a CSA Accepted material when printed with the Brady Series R6000 ribbon. See CSA file 041833 for
specific details. CSA information can be accessed online at directories.csa-international.org.
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-483 is specifically designed to adhere to powder coated surfaces.
Details:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness
ASTM D 1000
-Substrate
-Adhesive
-Total
0.0020 inch (0.051 mm)
0.0020 inch (0.051 mm)
0.0040 inch (0.102 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel
-Textured ABS
-Polypropylene
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
155 oz/in (169 N/100 mm)
160 oz/in (174 N/100 mm)
55 oz/in (60 N/100 mm)
54 oz/in (59 N/100 mm)
140 oz/in (153 N/100 mm)
143 oz/in (156 N/100 mm)