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B-508 BRADYTAG® COMPUTER PRINTABLE TAG

BRADY B-508 BRADYTAG® is a Nomex® tag designed for high performance wire bundle and cable identification in harsh environments, with excellent tear, solvent, and heat resistance properties.

Material Composition
Nomex® Tag
Adhesive System
Non-Adhesive
Operating Temperature
-70°C to 130°C (-94°F to 266°F)
Total Thickness
12 mils (0.305 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-508 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-508 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-508.

Popular B-508 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
HSNX-800-2-WT
0.8 in H x 2.2 in W
Roll of 2500 Tags
Roll / Pack Total:$2739.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$1.10/label
Material Area Cost:$0.62/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i7100PR PlusTHT 3" Core Printers+1
Grainger
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
HSNX-400-2-WT
0.41 in H x 2.2 in W
Roll of 2500 Tags
Roll / Pack Total:$1599.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.64/label
Material Area Cost:$0.71/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i7100PR PlusTHT 3" Core Printers+1
Grainger
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
HSNX-800-2-YL
0.8 in H x 2.2 in W
Roll of 2500 Tags
Roll / Pack Total:$2739.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$1.10/label
Material Area Cost:$0.62/sq in
Supported Hardware:
i7100PR PlusTHT 3" Core Printers+1
Grainger
All 9 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $178.99 – $2739.00 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
HSNX-800-2-WTPopular
UPC: 662820577508
0.8 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 2500 Tags
$2739.00 USD
$1.10/label ($109.56/100)
$0.62/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-400-2-WTPopular
UPC: 662820577485
0.41 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 2500 Tags
$1599.00 USD
$0.64/label ($63.96/100)
$0.71/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-800-2-YLPopular
UPC: 662820577515
0.8 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 2500 Tags
$2739.00 USD
$1.10/label ($109.56/100)
$0.62/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-800-2-WT-SPopular
UPC: 662820999560
0.8 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 250 Tags
$304.99 USD
$1.22/label ($122.00/100)
$0.69/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-800-2-YL-SPopular
UPC: 662820999577
0.8 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 250 Tags
$304.99 USD
$1.22/label ($122.00/100)
$0.69/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-400-2-WT-SPopular
UPC: 662820999539
0.41 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 250 Tags
$178.99 USD
$0.72/label ($71.60/100)
$0.79/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-400-2-YLPopular
UPC: 662820577492
0.41 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 2500 Tags
$1599.00 USD
$0.64/label ($63.96/100)
$0.71/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
HSNX-400-2-YL-SPopular
UPC: 662820999546
0.41 in H x 2.2 in WRoll of 250 Tags
$178.99 USD
$0.72/label ($71.60/100)
$0.79/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
i7100PR Plus+2
BT-508-YL-2050
UPC: 662820631200
0.5 in H x 2 in WPack of 2500 Tags
$1869.00 USD
$0.75/label ($74.76/100)
$0.75/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
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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: -70°C to 130°C (-94°F to 266°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.

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Physical PropertyTest MethodStandard Test Units (US)Metric Units (SI)
Total ThicknessASTM D 100012 mils (0.0012 in)0.305 mm

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Compatibility

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

Recommended Thermal Transfer
Series R4300
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 / SolventSubstrate / Adhesive EffectThermal Ribbon Permanence
Methyl Ethyl KetoneWhite - 2 ribbon print,1 laser marking, and 2 topcoatYellow - 2 ribbon print,3 topcoatWhite - 2 ribbon print,1 laser marking, and 2 topcoatYellow - 2 ribbon print,3 topcoat
Propylene Glycol55
5% Salt Solution11
Isopropyl Alcohol11
JP-8 Jet Fuel11
Mil 5606 Oil1, tag slightly stained red1, tag slightly stained red
Gasoline11
Skydrol® 500B-411
BIOACT® EC-7R™ Terpene Cleaner11
Deionized Water11
3% Alconox® Detergent11
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution11
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution22
Methyl Ethyl KetoneTestedTested
Propylene GlycolTestedTested
5% Salt SolutionTestedTested
Isopropyl AlcoholTestedTested
JP-8 Jet FuelTestedTested
Mil 5606 OilTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested
Skydrol® 500B-4TestedTested
BIOACT® EC-7R™ Terpene CleanerTestedTested
Deionized WaterTestedTested
3% Alconox® DetergentTestedTested
10% Sodium Hydroxide SolutionTestedTested
10% Sulfuric Acid SolutionTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
Service temperature-70 to 130 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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