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B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

B-486B is a thermal transfer printable metallized polyester label stock with permanent rubber-based adhesive, designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics.

Material Composition
Metallized Polyester
Adhesive System
Permanent rubber-based
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F)
Total Thickness
High-Tack Powder-Coat Grip

B-486B Application & Installation Blueprint

Ultra-Aggressive High-Tack Industrial Asset Plate • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-486B real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Textured & Low-Surface-Energy Bonding Guide
1Wipe cast or powder-coated surface to remove loose dust or machining oils.
2Apply polyester plate with firm thumb pressure across the entire label area.
3Heavy-weight rubber/acrylic hybrid adhesive flows into microscopic textured valleys for permanent mechanical bond.
Engineering Tolerance: Exceeds 100 oz/in peel adhesion on low-surface-energy (LSE) polypropylene and hammer-tone textured powder coats.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Textured Powder-Coated Steel
Ultra Bond (5/5)
Molded Polypropylene & HDPE
LSE Grip (5/5)
Cast Iron & Rough Castings
Crevice Flow (4.9/5)
Outdoor Heavy Equipment Chassis
High Tack (5/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
Textured Surface Crevice GripOutdoor WeatheringGrease, Gasoline & DieselHigh Vibration Machinery
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / i5100 Benchtop PrinterM710 Heavy-Duty PortableR6000 High-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-486B.

Popular B-486B Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
THT-19-486-1
2 in H x 3 in W
Roll of 1000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$382.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.38/label
Material Area Cost:$0.06/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i5100i6100+5
Grainger
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
THT-17-486-3
1 in H x 2 in W
Roll of 3000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$398.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.13/label
Material Area Cost:$0.07/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i5100i6100+5
Grainger
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
THT-161-486-1
4 in H x 4 in W
Roll of 1000 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$966.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.97/label
Material Area Cost:$0.06/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP81i6100i7100+3
Grainger
All 47 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $52.99 – $1509.00 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
THT-19-486-1Popular
UPC: 662820207870
2 in H x 3 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$382.99 USD
$0.38/label ($38.30/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-17-486-3Popular
UPC: 662820207856
1 in H x 2 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$398.99 USD
$0.13/label ($13.30/100)
$0.07/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-161-486-1Popular
UPC: 662820112983
4 in H x 4 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$966.99 USD
$0.97/label ($96.70/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i6100+4
THT-7-486-3Popular
UPC: 662820207849
1.25 in H x 2.75 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$649.99 USD
$0.22/label ($21.67/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-6-486-10Popular
UPC: 662820207832
0.75 in H x 1.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$1089.00 USD
$0.11/label ($10.89/100)
$0.10/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-21-486Popular
UPC: 662820207887
3 in W x 300 ft LRoll of 300 Feet
$606.99 USD
$2.02/ft ($0.17/in)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
B33-17-486Popular
UPC: 662820969235
1 in H x 2 in WCartridge of 1300 Labels
$170.99 USD
$0.13/label ($13.15/100)
$0.07/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i3300i5300+2
THT-107-486Popular
UPC: 662820188414
4 in W x 300 ft LRoll of 300 Feet
$790.99 USD
$2.64/ft ($0.22/in)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i6100+4
B33-19-486Popular
UPC: 662820967972
2 in H x 3 in WCartridge of 500 Labels
$179.99 USD
$0.36/label ($36.00/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i3300i5300+2
B33-18-486Popular
UPC: 662820969181
1 in H x 3 in WCartridge of 1300 Labels
$226.99 USD
$0.17/label ($17.46/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i3300i5300+2
THT-106-486Popular
UPC: 662820188353
2 in W x 300 ft LRoll of 300 Feet
$426.99 USD
$1.42/ft ($0.12/in)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i6100+4
THT-37-486-10Popular
UPC: 662820207917
0.5 in H x 1.5 in WRoll of 10000 Labels
$925.99 USD
$0.093/label ($9.26/100)
$0.12/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
B33-76-486Popular
UPC: 754473912529
3 in H x 4 in WCartridge of 500 Labels
$352.99 USD
$0.71/label ($70.60/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i3300i5300+2
THT-53-486-3Popular
UPC: 662820207924
0.5 in H x 2 in WRoll of 3000 Labels
$322.99 USD
$0.11/label ($10.77/100)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i5100+6
THT-25-486-1Popular
UPC: 662820993476
6 in H x 4 in WRoll of 1000 Labels
$1509.00 USD
$1.51/label ($150.90/100)
$0.06/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP81i6100+4
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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: 2 Years 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 120°C (-40°F to 248°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 Directory
CSA C22.2: 041833
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)

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility

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

Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R4300
* 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
Methyl Ethyl KetoneTestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Isopropyl AlcoholTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
JP-8 Jet FuelTestedTested
ASTM #3 OilTestedTested
Mil 5606 OilTestedTested
Skydrol® 500B-4TestedTested
Super Agitene®TestedTested
Deionized WaterTestedTested
3% Alconox® DetergentTestedTested
10% Sodium Hydroxide SolutionTestedTested
10% Sulfuric Acid SolutionTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK - Material Spec (Brady B-486B) Material familyB-486B
486B is a thermal transfer printable metallized polyester label stock with permanent rubber-based adhesive, designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics. ## Verified specifications - Material typeMetallized Polyester
Service temperature-40 to 120 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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