Brady B-416Alabel_film_tape
B-416A GLOSSY WHITE LOW PROFILE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL
B-416A is a glossy white polyimide label with permanent acrylic adhesive, suitable for indoor use and compliant to halogen-free requirements.
Material Composition
White Polyimide
Adhesive System
Permanent Acrylic
Operating Temperature
-70°C to 270°C (-94°F to 518°F)
Total Thickness
—
300°C SMT Reflow PCB
B-416A Application & Installation Blueprint
High-Temp SMT PCB & Circuit Board Label • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
High-Temperature Surface Mount Placement
1Place label onto clean FR-4 board or electronic casing via automated SMT feeder or anti-static tweezers.
2Press firmly to activate permanent cross-linking acrylic adhesive.
3Passes through lead-free wave solder (500°F / 260°C) and multi-stage aqueous saponifier defluxing without degradation.
Engineering Tolerance: Survives 500°F (260°C) wave solder. Razor-sharp 600 DPI printing for micro 2D DataMatrix barcodes down to 0.125".
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
FR-4 Printed Circuit Boards
Extreme Bond (5/5)
Solder Mask & Copper Traces
Wave Proof (5/5)
Anodized Aluminum Housings
High Bond (4.8/5)
Ceramic Hybrid Substrates
High Bond (4.8/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
500°F (260°C) SMT Wave SolderKyzen / Zestron DefluxersIsopropyl Alcohol 99%Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i5100 600 DPI Precision PrinterAutomated Label Feeder (ALF)ESD Anti-Static Tweezers
Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs
Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-416A.
Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-416A 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: -70°C to 270°C (-94°F to 518°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: MH17154
UL DirectoryCSA C22.2: Not certified
CSA DirectoryHalogen-Free per DIN VDE 0472 Part 815
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.
Engineering Limitations & Chemical Fitness Warnings
Extracted directly from Brady Technical Data Sheets to prevent real-world application failures and chemical degradation:
- not recommended for outdoor use
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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.
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility
Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.
Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R6000 Halogen Free
* 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 / Solvent | Substrate / Adhesive Effect | Thermal Ribbon Permanence |
|---|---|---|
| Isopropyl Alcohol 99% | Tested | Tested |
| DI water | Tested | Tested |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Tested | Tested |
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
| Environmental Exposure Condition | Observation & Legibility Result |
|---|---|
| 416A GLOSSY WHITE LOW PROFILE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL - Material Spec (Brady B-416A) Material family | B-416A |
| Service temperature | -70 to 270 °C |
Verified Target Applications & Use Cases
- Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.