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B-917 ALUMINUM FOIL TAPE

BRADY B-917 is an aluminum foil tape with a permanent acrylic adhesive, used primarily for pre-printed general identification labels and rating plates.

Material Composition
Aluminum
Adhesive System
Permanent acrylic
Operating Temperature
Standard Industrial
Total Thickness
3.5 mils (0.089 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-917 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-917 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-917.

Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-917 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: 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: 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 10003.5 mils (0.004 in)0.089 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
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
Isopropyl AlcoholNo visible effectNo visible effect
ASTM Reference Fuel BSlight adhesive oozeSlight adhesive ooze
SAE 20 WT OilNo visible effectNo visible effect
Mil-H-5606 OilNo visible effectNo visible effect
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332No visible effectNo visible effect
Deionized WaterNo visible effectNo visible effect
3% Alconox DetergentNo visible effectNo visible effect
Northwoods Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserNo visible effectNo visible effect
Isopropyl AlcoholTestedTested
SAE 20 WT OilTestedTested
Mil-H-5606 OilTestedTested
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332TestedTested
Deionized WaterTestedTested
3% Alconox® DetergentTestedTested
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus DegreaserTestedTested

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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