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B-565 METALLIZED POLYESTER TAPE

Brady B-565 is a metallized polyester film with a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and topcoat designed for thermal transfer printing, suitable for identification labels or rating plates requiring barcode and alphanumeric quality.

Material Composition
Adhesive System
Permanent pressure sensitive acrylic
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F)
Total Thickness
2.8 mils (0.07 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-565 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-565 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-565.

Popular B-565 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
B30C-4000-565-SL
4 in W x 100 ft L
Cartridge of 100 Feet
Roll / Pack Total:$518.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$5.19/ft
Material Area Cost:$0.11/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP30BBP31BBP33+8
Grainger
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
B30C-2250-565-SL
2.25 in W x 100 ft L
Cartridge of 100 Feet
Roll / Pack Total:$289.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$2.90/ft
Material Area Cost:$0.11/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP30BBP31BBP33+8
Grainger
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
B30C-1125-565-SL
1.125 in W x 100 ft L
Cartridge of 100 Feet
Roll / Pack Total:$186.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$1.87/ft
Material Area Cost:$0.14/sq in
Supported Hardware:
BBP30BBP31BBP33+8
Grainger
All 7 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $186.99 – $705.99 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
B30C-4000-565-SLPopular
UPC: 754473210045
4 in W x 100 ft LCartridge of 100 Feet
$518.99 USD
$5.19/ft ($0.43/in)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP30BBP31+9
B30C-2250-565-SLPopular
UPC: 754473210052
2.25 in W x 100 ft LCartridge of 100 Feet
$289.99 USD
$2.90/ft ($0.24/in)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP30BBP31+9
B30C-1125-565-SLPopular
UPC: 754473210069
1.125 in W x 100 ft LCartridge of 100 Feet
$186.99 USD
$1.87/ft ($0.16/in)
$0.14/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
BBP30BBP31+9
114533
UPC: 754473146399
4 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$705.99 USD
$7.06/ft ($0.59/in)
$0.15/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
GlobalMark
76720
UPC: 754473767204
4.25 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$705.99 USD
$7.06/ft ($0.59/in)
$0.14/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
GlobalMark
76721
UPC: 754473767211
2.25 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$456.99 USD
$4.57/ft ($0.38/in)
$0.17/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
GlobalMark
76722
UPC: 754473767228
1.125 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$286.99 USD
$2.87/ft ($0.24/in)
$0.21/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
GlobalMark

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: -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°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.

Physical PropertyTest MethodStandard Test Units (US)Metric Units (SI)
Total ThicknessASTM D 10002.8 mils (0.003 in)0.07 mm

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
30% Sulfuric Acid NE NE NETestedTested
10% Sulfuric Acid F NE NETestedTested
30% Hydrochloric Acid NE NE NETestedTested
10% Hydrochloric Acid NE NE NETestedTested
Glacial Acetic Acid F F FTestedTested
5% Acetic Acid NE NE NETestedTested
50% Sodium Hydroxide F NE NETestedTested
10% Sodium Hydroxide F NE NETestedTested
10% Ammonia NE NE NETestedTested
5% Sodium Hypochlorite NE NE NETestedTested
Methyl Ethyl Ketone F F FTestedTested
Acetone F F FTestedTested
Toluene F F FTestedTested
1,1,1-Trichloroethane F F FTestedTested
Methanol NE NE NETestedTested
Isopropyl Alcohol F NE NETestedTested
Heptane NE NE NETestedTested
Mineral Spirits NE NE NETestedTested
Turpentine F NE NETestedTested
Kerosene NE NE NETestedTested
Diesel Fuel NE NE NETestedTested
Gasoline F NE FTestedTested
ASTM #3 Oil NE NE NETestedTested
SAE 20 Oil NE NE NETestedTested
10% Sodium Chloride NE NE NETestedTested
Alconox® NE NE NETestedTested
Water NE NE NETestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
565 is a metallized polyester film with a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and topcoat designed for thermal transfer printing, suitable for identification labels or rating plates requiring barcode and alphanumeric quality. ## Verified specifications - Thickness.0028 in. (.07 mm)
Service temperature-40 to 110 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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