DIRECT INTERCHANGEWire & Cable Identification

3M ScotchCode SDR-A to Brady PWM-PK-1 Cross-Reference

Direct 1:1 engineering drop-in replacement specification for 3M ScotchCode SDR-A. 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).

3M ScotchCode SDR-A vs Brady PWM-PK-1 Lab Testing
Interchange Benchmarking: 3M ScotchCode SDR-A replaced with Brady PWM-PK-1 (B-500).100% Form-Fit-Function Parity
DIMENSIONAL CAD BLUEPRINT1:1 Mechanical Equivalence Overlay
PWM-PK-10.22 in W x 96 in L (8 ft)
Metrological Spec Readout (IMPERIAL)
Total Dimensions:0.22 in W x 96 in L (8 ft)
Printable Zone:Pre-Printed Legend 'A'
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-A)
$562.50
125 packs @ $4.50/pk
Normalized: $0.563/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 ($4.50 / 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
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Side-by-Side Technical Specification Parity Matrix

Property / StandardSpecified Competitor (3M ScotchCode SDR-A)Brady Drop-In (PWM-PK-1 / B-500)
Substrate MaterialPolyester film tape with high-tack acrylic adhesivePorta-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 L5.6 mm W x 2.44 m L
Printable ZonePre-Printed Legend 'A'Pre-Printed Legend 'A'
Wire Gauge CompatibilityUniversal Wire RangeUniversal Wire Range
substrate chemistryPolyester Film Tape
Repositionable Vinyl Cloth (B-500)
✓ Parity: Brady
adhesion28 oz/in Acrylic
30 oz/in High-Tack Rubber
✓ Parity: Brady

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.
Launch BOM Cross-Walk Tool

Engineering Advantages of Migrating from 3M ScotchCode to Brady

1Direct drop-in replacement for 3M SDR-A.
2Woven cloth backing resists grease, motor oil, and hydraulic fluid.

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