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B-946

Brady B-946 is a high gloss, durable, flexible vinyl film with pressure sensitive adhesive suitable for indoor and outdoor marking applications.

Material Composition
Vinyl film
Adhesive System
Pressure sensitive adhesive
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 82°C (-40°F to 180°F)
Total Thickness
4 mils (0.102 mm)
Facility & Pipe Marker

B-946 Application & Installation Blueprint

All-Weather Industrial Vinyl & Pipe Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-946 real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Pipe Marker & Surface Adhesion Procedure
1Clean pipe or tank surface with 70% IPA to remove oils, dust, and grease.
2Orient directional flow arrow in accordance with ANSI/ASME A13.1 piping standards.
3Apply vinyl with firm squeegee pressure from center outwards to ensure full acrylic wet-out on curved metal.
Engineering Tolerance: 8–10 Year Outdoor Durability. High-tack adhesive conforms to pipes down to 0.5" OD and rough vessels.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Galvanized & Stainless Steel Piping
High Tack (5/5)
Powder-Coated Steel Tanks
High Tack (5/5)
Fiberglass & Structural Steel
High Tack (4.8/5)
PVC & Conduit Piping
High Tack (5/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
8–10 Year UV SunlightWashdown & Salt SprayChemical Reagents & Acids-40°F to 180°F Outdoor Temp
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / BBP37 Sign PrinterM710 Handheld PrinterFelt Squeegee Roller

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-946.

Popular B-946 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
53072
6 in H x 6 in W
Roll of 500 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$556.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$1.11/label
Material Area Cost:$0.03/sq in
Grainger
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
53070
4 in H x 4 in W
Roll of 500 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$439.99 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$0.88/label
Material Area Cost:$0.05/sq in
Grainger
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
58504
15 in H x 15 in W
Pack of 10 Each
Roll / Pack Total:$423.99 USD
Grainger
All 760 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $2.89 – $556.99 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
53072
UPC: 754473530723
6 in H x 6 in WRoll of 500 Labels
$556.99 USD
$1.11/label ($111.40/100)
$0.03/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
53070
UPC: 754473530709
4 in H x 4 in WRoll of 500 Labels
$439.99 USD
$0.88/label ($88.00/100)
$0.05/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
58504
UPC: 754473585044
15 in H x 15 in WPack of 10 Each
$423.99 USD
1 PAK
Standard Order
53068
UPC: 754473530686
2 in H x 2 in WRoll of 500 Labels
$294.99 USD
$0.59/label ($59.00/100)
$0.15/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
58503
UPC: 754473585037
10 in H x 10 in WPack of 10 Each
$219.99 USD
1 PAK
Standard Order
60234
UPC: 754473602345
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60229
UPC: 754473602291
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60224
UPC: 754473602246
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60231
UPC: 754473602314
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60228
UPC: 754473602284
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60225
UPC: 754473602253
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60226
UPC: 754473602260
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60233
UPC: 754473602338
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60232
UPC: 754473602321
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/sq in
1 PAK
Standard Order
60230
UPC: 754473602307
8 in H x 8 in WPack of 10 Labels
$179.99 USD
$18.00/label ($1799.90/100)
$0.28/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: 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 82°C (-40°F to 180°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.
Engineering Limitations & Chemical Fitness Warnings

Extracted directly from Brady Technical Data Sheets to prevent real-world application failures and chemical degradation:

  • Not recommended for adhesion to Bare Concrete or Unpainted Wood
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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 10004 mils (0.004 in)0.102 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 AcidTestedTested
10% Sulfuric AcidTestedTested
30% Hydrochloric AcidTestedTested
10% Hydrochloric AcidTestedTested
50% NaOHTestedTested
10% NaOHTestedTested
Methyl Ethyl KetoneTestedTested
AcetoneTestedTested
MethanolTestedTested
IPA (Isopropanol)TestedTested
ASTM #3 OilTestedTested
SAE 20 OilTestedTested
Alconox®TestedTested
TolueneTestedTested
Mineral SpiritsTestedTested
Glacial Acetic AcidTestedTested
5% Acetic AcidTestedTested
Diesel FuelTestedTested
HeptaneTestedTested
10% AmmoniaTestedTested
TurpentineTestedTested
KeroseneTestedTested
10% Sodium ChlorideTestedTested
WaterTestedTested
GasolineTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure ConditionObservation & Legibility Result
Service temperature-40 to 82 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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