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Engraved Tags and Signs

Brady B-1 engraved tags and signs are a rigid laminate material designed for both indoor and outdoor use with a thickness of 0.062 inches (1.6 mm) and service temperature range from -40°C to 90°C.

Material Composition
rigid laminate
Adhesive System
Non-Adhesive
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 90°C (-40°F to 194°F)
Total Thickness
62 mils (1.6 mm)
Raised Push Button Plate

B-1 Application & Installation Blueprint

Raised Panel Push-Button Plate (Engraved Replacement) • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-1 real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Raised Panel Nameplate Installation
1Clean electrical cabinet surface with isopropyl alcohol to remove machine cutting fluids.
2Peel thick release liner and position plate centered over 22mm or 30mm push button hole cutout.
3Press firmly across foam surface; closed-cell foam backing compresses and creates permanent solvent barrier.
Engineering Tolerance: 0.65 mm foam-backed polyester replicates rigid engraved Bakelite plates at 80% lower cost and zero wait time.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Painted Steel Control Panels
Permanent Foam Bond (5/5)
Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Enclosures
Permanent Foam Bond (5/5)
Cast Aluminum Machinery Frames
Permanent Foam Bond (4.9/5)
Polycarbonate HMI Operator Bezels
Permanent Foam Bond (5/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
NEMA 4X WashdownMachine Cutting FluidsUV Sunlight & WeatheringImpact & Scratching
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / BBP33 Smart BenchtopM510 Portable MakerR6000 Resin Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-1.

Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-1 are available through authorized Brady distributors.

Quality Assurance, Storage & Regulatory Compliance

Standardized engineering guidelines for warehouse storage, application temperature, and agency certifications.

Shelf Life & Warehouse Storage
Expected Shelf Life: 1 Year from receipt
Storage Temperature: Below 80°F (27°C)
Relative Humidity: 60% RH
Must be stored in original packaging in a climate-controlled warehouse.
Application vs Service Limits
Min Application Temp: 50°F (10°C)
Service Temp Range: -40°C to 90°C (-40°F to 194°F)
Full Cure / Dwell Time: 24 Hours (ASTM D1000)
Clean surface of oil/grease before bonding for maximum peel strength.
Agency Testing & File Directories
UL 969 / 2238: Non-approved variant
UL Directory
CSA C22.2: Not certified
CSA Directory
Environmental & Safety Standards
RoHS 3 Compliance:2011/65/EU (Pass 2015/863)
REACH Status:SVHC Free (<0.1% w/w)
CA Prop 65:Compliant Notice
Certificates of Conformance (CoC) available on order shipment.
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ASTM Physical & Mechanical Properties

Standardized laboratory test data measured in accordance with ASTM D 1000, ASTM D 2979, and ASTM D 2671.

Physical PropertyTest MethodStandard Test Units (US)Metric Units (SI)
Total ThicknessASTM D 100062 mils (0.0062 in)1.6 mm

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility

Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.

Recommended Thermal Transfer
Non-printable hardware, tag, or pre-printed material.
* Note: Testing print permanence with official Brady ribbons is required to maintain UL/CSA agency certification on printed labels.

Chemical & Solvent Resistance Matrix

Standardized dip and rub immersion test observations across industrial fuels, oils, solvents, and cleaners.

Tested per ASTM D 895 / Brady standard dip & rub immersion.
Chemical Reagent / SolventSubstrate / Adhesive EffectThermal Ribbon Permanence
30% Sulfuric AcidNENE
10% Sulfuric AcidNENE
30% HCINENE
10% HCINENE
50% NaOHNENE
10% NaOHNENE
Methyl Ethyl KetoneFF
AcetoneFF
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneFF
MethanolNENE
IPA (Isopropanol)NENE
ASTM #3 OilNENE
SAE 20 OilNENE
Alconox®NENE
TolueneFF
Mineral SpiritsNENE
Glacial Acetic AcidFF
5% Acetic AcidNENE
Diesel FuelNENE
HeptaneNENE
Cellosolve AcetateFF
Conc. AmmoniaNENE
10% AmmoniaNENE
TurpentineNENE
KeroseneNENE
WaterNENE
GasolineFF
30% Sulfuric AcidTestedTested
10% Sulfuric AcidTestedTested
30% HCITestedTested
10% HCITestedTested
50% NaOHTestedTested
10% NaOHTestedTested
Methyl Ethyl KetoneTestedTested
AcetoneTestedTested
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneTestedTested
MethanolTestedTested
IPA (Isopropanol)TestedTested
ASTM #3 OilTestedTested
SAE 20 OilTestedTested
Alconox®TestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
Glacial Acetic AcidTestedTested
5% Acetic AcidTestedTested
Diesel FuelTestedTested
HeptaneTestedTested
Cellosolve AcetateTestedTested
Conc. AmmoniaTestedTested
10% AmmoniaTestedTested
TurpentineTestedTested
KeroseneTestedTested
WaterTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
Service temperature-40 to 90 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

  • Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.