DIRECT INTERCHANGEWire & Cable Identification
3M ScotchCode SDR-5 to Brady PWM-PK-1 Cross-Reference
Direct 1:1 engineering drop-in replacement specification for 3M ScotchCode SDR-5. Replaced by Brady SKU PWM-PK-1 manufactured from high-performance B-500 material (Porta-Pack® Wire Marker Book Repositionable Vinyl Cloth Legend: 0 to 9).
DIMENSIONAL CAD BLUEPRINT1:1 Mechanical Equivalence Overlay
Metrological Spec Readout (IMPERIAL)
Total Dimensions:0.22 in W x 96 in L (8 ft)
Printable Zone:Pre-Printed Legend '5'
Wire Gauge Range:Universal Wire Range
FORENSIC YIELD & PROCUREMENT CALCULATORRoll Yield & Cost-Per-Marker Model
True Job Procurement Cost: 3M ScotchCode vs Brady Equivalent
$0% Lower Unit Cost
Project Requirement:1,000 Feet of Tape
200 (Control Panel)1,000 (Small Switchgear)5,000 (Substation)10,000 (Plant Harness Fleet)
3M ScotchCode (SDR-5)
$531.25
125 packs @ $4.25/pk
Normalized: $0.531/ft
Brady (PWM-PK-1)
+-87% YIELD$45290.00
1000 rolls @ $45.29/roll
Normalized: $45.290/ft
Contractor Net Savings
+$0.00
0% Direct Savings for 1,000 markers
Fewer roll changes = faster installation
Data Integrity & Transparency Note: Brady list price ($45.29 / Pack of 45 Each) is pulled directly from the official Brady Commercial SKU database. 3M ScotchCode pricing ($4.25 / 1 Roll of 96 Inches (8 ft)) represents published industrial distributor MSRP. Click "Edit Contract Pricing" to customize with your firm's specific negotiated multiplier discounts.
Authorized Brady Distribution & Direct Procurement
Industrial Label Printers & Materials
Relevant Technical Equipment & Consumables [Ad Slot cross-mid]
Side-by-Side Technical Specification Parity Matrix
| Property / Standard | Specified Competitor (3M ScotchCode SDR-5) | Brady Drop-In (PWM-PK-1 / B-500) |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate Material | Polyester film tape with high-tack acrylic adhesive | Porta-Pack® Wire Marker Book Repositionable Vinyl Cloth Legend: 0 to 9 (B-500) → |
| Total Dimensions (Imperial) | 0.22 in W x 96 in L (8 ft) | 0.22 in W x 96 in L (8 ft) |
| Total Dimensions (Metric) | 5.6 mm W x 2.44 m L | 5.6 mm W x 2.44 m L |
| Printable Zone | Pre-Printed Legend '5' | Pre-Printed Legend '5' |
| Wire Gauge Compatibility | Universal Wire Range | Universal Wire Range |
| substrate chemistry | Polyester Film Tape | Repositionable Vinyl Cloth (B-500) ✓ Parity: Brady |
| adhesion | 28 oz/in Acrylic | 30 oz/in High-Tack Rubber ✓ Parity: Brady |
| oil resistance | Good | Excellent (Conformable Fabric Texture) ✓ Parity: Brady |
Compatible Brady Printers
Portable Field Labelers:
Benchtop & Automated Applicators:
Thermal Transfer Ribbon Chemistry
To ensure compliance with SAE-AS-81531 and MIL-STD-202G solvent permanence standards, use the following factory-qualified thermal ribbons:
Series R4300 Wax/Resin (High Smear Resistance)
Series R6200 Harsh Environment
BULK SCHEDULE CONVERSION
Converting an entire 3M ScotchCode Bill of Materials?
Paste multi-line contractor schedules to calculate roll counts, pair ribbons, and export CSVs in one click.
Engineering Advantages of Migrating from 3M ScotchCode to Brady
1Direct drop-in replacement for 3M SDR-5.
2Repositionable woven vinyl cloth conforms firmly without edge curl.
3Handy pocket Porta-Pack format fits directly in electrician tool bags.
Related 3M ScotchCode Cross-References
ScotchCode Tape Dispenser Refill Rolls
SDR-0-9
$\rightarrow$ Brady PWM-PK-1 (B-500)
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ScotchCode Tape Dispenser Refill Rolls
SDR-0
$\rightarrow$ Brady PWM-PK-1 (B-500)
View Interchange Specs
ScotchCode Tape Dispenser Refill Rolls
SDR-1
$\rightarrow$ Brady PWM-PK-1 (B-500)
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ScotchCode Tape Dispenser Refill Rolls
SDR-2
$\rightarrow$ Brady PWM-PK-1 (B-500)
View Interchange Specs