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B-502 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE
Brady B-502 Polymer Coated Cloth Tape is a permanent rubber adhesive tape with good smudge, oil and water resistance, suitable for labeling and marking applications requiring a write-on or dot matrix printable surface.
Material Composition
Polymer Coated Cloth
Adhesive System
Permanent Rubber
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Total Thickness
9.6 mils (0.244 mm)
Flexible Nylon Cloth
B-502 Application & Installation Blueprint
Repositionable Nylon Cloth & DIN Rail Label • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
Conformable Cloth Wire & Terminal Marking
1Wrap tightly around wire leads or press firmly across DIN terminal block rows.
2Flexible woven cloth matrix conforms seamlessly to irregular cable curves with zero flagging.
3Can be cleanly removed and repositioned during cabinet wiring changes without leaving sticky residue.
Engineering Tolerance: High-conformability woven polyamide coating grips tight wire curves without flagging or memory spring-back.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Terminal Block Rows (Phoenix/WAGO)
High Grip (5/5)
Multi-Conductor Cable Bundles
No Flagging (5/5)
DIN Rail Relay Sockets
Clean Removal (4.8/5)
Patch Panel Wire Flags
High Conform (5/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
High Flexibility & No FlaggingClean RemovabilityMild Solvents & OilCabinet Temperatures (-40°F to 194°F)
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
M210 Handheld ToolM610 Wire MarkerTHT Benchtop Printer
Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs
Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-502.
Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-502 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: 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 80°C (-40°F to 176°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 DirectoryCSA C22.2: Not certified
CSA DirectoryEnvironmental & 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.
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility
Official Brady recommended ribbons engineered for maximum contrast, smear resistance, and UL certification compliance.
Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R5000
* 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | Moderate unwrap, topcoat dissolved | Moderate unwrap, topcoat dissolved |
| 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane | Slight unwrap, topcoat and adhesive softened | Slight unwrap, topcoat and adhesive softened |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mineral Spirits | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| JP-4 Jet Fuel | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| SAE 20 WT Oil | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mil 5606 Oil | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Speedi Kut Cutting Oil | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Gasoline | Slight unwrap | Slight unwrap |
| Rust Veto 377 | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Skydrol 500B-4 | Print fade, print removed when rubbed | Print fade, print removed when rubbed |
| Super Agitene | Slight unwrap | Slight unwrap |
| Deionized Water | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 3% Alconox Detergent | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Northwoods Buzz Saw | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Citrus Degreaser | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| 5% Salt Water Solution | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Mineral Spirits | Tested | Tested |
| SAE 20 WT Oil | Tested | Tested |
| Mil 5606 Oil | Tested | Tested |
| Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 | Tested | Tested |
| Rust Veto® 377 | Tested | Tested |
| Skydrol® 500B- 4 | Tested | Tested |
| Super Agitene® | Tested | Tested |
| Deionized Water | Tested | Tested |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent | Tested | Tested |
| 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | Tested | Tested |
| 10% Sulfuric Acid Solution | Tested | Tested |
| Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser | Tested | Tested |
| 5% Salt Water Solution | Tested | Tested |
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
| Environmental Exposure Condition | Observation & Legibility Result |
|---|---|
| Service temperature | -40 to 80 °C |
Verified Target Applications & Use Cases
- Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.