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BRADYBONDZ™ B-480A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LIGHT GRAY POLYESTER LABEL STOCK WITH RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE

BRADYBONDZ™ B-480A is a thermal transfer printable label stock with light gray top coated polyester material, permanent rubber based adhesive, and halogen-free certification for Brady Series R6000 ribbons.

Material Composition
Top coated polyester
Adhesive System
Permanent rubber based
Operating Temperature
From -70°C
Total Thickness
4.4 mils (0.112 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-480A Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-480A real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Standard Industrial Marking Procedure
1Ensure application surface is dry and free of loose particulate or heavy oil.
2Peel and apply with steady firm pressure from center to edge.
3Allow 24 hours for ultimate cross-linked adhesion strength.
Engineering Tolerance: Engineered to withstand standard industrial plant environmental conditions and indoor/outdoor temperature swings.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Smooth Metals & Stainless Steel
Standard Bond (5/5)
Rigid Thermoplastics & ABS
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Painted Metal Cabinets
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Glass & Smooth Composite
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
Industrial Plant Temperature SwingsDust, Grease & Mild FluidsStandard Abrasion & RubbingLong-Term Legend Legibility
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / i5100 Benchtop PrinterM210 / M610 Handheld ToolStandard Thermal Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-480A.

Popular B-480A Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
THT-19-480-1
2 in H x 3 in W
Roll of 1000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$327.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.33/label
Material Area Cost:$0.05/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i5100i7100+5
Grainger
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
THT-7-480-3
1.25 in H x 2.75 in W
Roll of 3000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$556.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.19/label
Material Area Cost:$0.05/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i5100i7100+5
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
THT-5-480-10
0.5 in H x 1 in W
Roll of 10000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$528.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.053/label
Material Area Cost:$0.11/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i5100i7100+5
All 16 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $253.99 – $921.99 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
THT-19-480-1Popular
UPC: 662820579700
2 in H x 3 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$327.99 USD
$0.33/label ($32.80/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-7-480-3
UPC: 662820579687
1.25 in H x 2.75 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$556.99 USD
$0.19/label ($18.57/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-5-480-10
UPC: 662820579625
0.5 in H x 1 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$528.99 USD
$0.053/label ($5.29/100)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-107-480
UPC: 662820579748
4 in W x 300 ft LRoll of 300 Feet
$675.99 USD
$2.25/ft ($0.19/in)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-53-480-3
UPC: 662820579663
0.5 in H x 2 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$276.99 USD
$0.092/label ($9.23/100)
$0.09/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-17-480-3
UPC: 662820579670
1 in H x 2 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$329.99 USD
$0.11/label ($11.00/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-18-480-3
UPC: 662820579694
1 in H x 3 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$490.99 USD
$0.16/label ($16.37/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-21-480
UPC: 662820579724
3 in W x 300 ft LRoll of 300 Feet
$541.99 USD
$1.81/ft ($0.15/in)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-6-480-10
UPC: 662820579632
0.75 in H x 1.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$921.99 USD
$0.092/label ($9.22/100)
$0.08/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-1-480-10
UPC: 662820579601
0.25 in H x 0.75 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$414.99 USD
$0.041/label ($4.15/100)
$0.22/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+5
B30C-4000-480
UPC: 754473582999
4 in W x 115 ft LCartridge of 115 Feet
$253.99 USD
$2.21/ft ($0.18/in)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP35BBP37+6
THT-37-480-10
UPC: 662820579649
0.5 in H x 1.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$788.99 USD
$0.079/label ($7.89/100)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-55-480-1
UPC: 662820579717
2 in H x 4 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$329.99 USD
$0.33/label ($33.00/100)
$0.04/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-3-480-10
UPC: 662820579618
0.375 in H x 1 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$397.99 USD
$0.040/label ($3.98/100)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-12-480-10
UPC: 662820579656
0.437 in H x 0.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$267.99 USD
$0.027/label ($2.68/100)
$0.12/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+5
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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: Standard Industrial
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, PGJI2, PGJI8
UL Directory
CSA C22.2: Not certified
CSA Directory
Halogen-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.
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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 10004.4 mils (0.004 in)0.112 mm
Polyken™ Probe TackASTM D 297939 oz1122 grams
Dielectric BreakdownASTM D 1000 / ASTM D 26718000 Volts/mil

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
AcetoneSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
TolueneSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
Isopropyl AlcoholNo visible effectNo visible effect
Mineral SpiritsNo visible effectNo visible effect
GasolineSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
JP-8 Jet FuelSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
Brake FluidNo visible effectNo visible effect
Skydrol 500B-4Slight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°CNo visible effectNo visible effect
MIL 5606 OilNo visible effectNo visible effect
Formula 409 CleanerNo visible effectNo visible effect
Northwoods Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserNo visible effectNo visible effect
Deionized WaterNo visible effectNo visible effect
AcetoneTestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Isopropyl AlcoholTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested
JP-8 Jet FuelTestedTested
Brake FluidTestedTested
Skydrol® 500B-4TestedTested
SAE 20 WT Oil at 70°CTestedTested
MIL 5606 OilTestedTested
Formula 409® CleanerTestedTested
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserTestedTested
Deionized WaterTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
480A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LIGHT GRAY POLYESTER LABEL STOCK WITH RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE - Material Spec (Brady B-480A) Material familyB-480A
480A is a thermal transfer printable label stock with light gray top coated polyester material, permanent rubber based adhesive, and halogen-free certification for Brady Series R6000 ribbons. ## Verified specifications - Material typeTop coated polyester
Service temperature (min)-70 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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