Thermal Transfer PCB & Component ID Labels
The following chart shows the PCB & component identification materials available for thermal transfer printers.
PCB & Component Identification
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KEY
These materials have static dissipative adhesives
These materials have static dissipative adhesives.
Yes, this material will work with this application.
Yes, this material will work with this application.
UL recognized
These materials are UL recognized.
No, this material does not work with this application.
No, this material does not work with this application.
CSA Approved
These materials are CSA approved.
In extreme high temperatures, testing of these materials is recommended.
In extreme high temperatures, testing of these materials is recommended.
AGA ApprovedThese materials are AGA approved.

Brady Material
Number
..
Application		.
.Special Properties
Max Service Temp.
OF (OC)
Through Hole Technology
SMT
Top/ Bottom
After Process
Top
Bottom
POLYESTER
Glossy White Super Permanent Polyester (B-422)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating plates2 mil adhesive recommended for application on textured surfaces;
UL recognizedCSA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
Glossy White Removable Polyester (B-433)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and general purpose IDRemovable adhesive;
UL recognized
248 (120)
30 days
Matte White Permanent Polyester (B-459)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating platesUL recognizedCSA Approved
212 (100)
30 days
Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyester (B-473)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating platesUL recognizedCSA ApprovedStatic Dissipative Adhesive
356 (180)
5 min
High-Performance Matte White Permanent Polyester (B-488)
Electronic PCB and component; bar code label and rating platesHigh performance, white matte finish;
UL recognizedCSA ApprovedAGA Approved
248 (120)
30 days
BradyBondz White Polyester Film (B-8423)
General purpose labelling and rating plate0.8 mil Permanent acrylic adhesive.
248 (120)
30 days
POLYIMIDE
High-Temperature Amber Polyimide (B-426)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through holeWithstands extremely high temperatures
572 (300)
5 min
Matte Amber Removable Polyimide (B-436)
Printed circuit board and component markingLabel will remove cleanly after high temperature exposure
572 (300)
5 min
High-Temperature Glossy White Polyimide (B-457)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through holeGood contrast and smear resistance;
UL recognized
500 (260)
5 min
Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyimide (B-477)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through holeUL recognizedStatic Dissipative Adhesive
500 (260)
5 min
Glossy White Low-Profile Static Dissipative Polyimide (B-478)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through hole.Low profile construction, good contrast and smear resistance;
UL recognizedStatic Dissipative Adhesive
500 (260)
5 min
Matte White Low-Profile Static Dissipative Polyimide (B-479)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through hole.Low profile construction, excellent resistance to solder balling, matte finish;
UL recognizedStatic Dissipative Adhesive
500 (260)
5 min
High-Temperature Matte White Polyimide (B-487)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through holeExcellent resistance to solder balling, matte finish;
UL recognized
500 (260)
5 min
Matte White Low-Profile Polyimide (B-497)
Top- or bottom-side board application for SMT or Through holeLow-profile construction, excellent resistance to solder balling, matte finish;
UL recognized
500 (260)
5 min
VINYL
Matte White Tamper-Evident Vinyl (B-351)
Tamper-evident labelsFlexible; solvent resistant; tamper-resistant
212 (100)
30 days
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