DIRECT INTERCHANGEHeat Shrink Tubing
Epson LabelWorks 208STBWPX to Brady M21-125-C-342 Cross-Reference
Direct 1:1 engineering drop-in replacement specification for Epson LabelWorks 208STBWPX. Replaced by Brady SKU M21-125-C-342 manufactured from high-performance B-342 material (PermaSleeve® Heat-Shrink Wire and Cable Labels).
DIMENSIONAL CAD BLUEPRINT1:1 Mechanical Equivalence Overlay
Metrological Spec Readout (IMPERIAL)
Total Dimensions:0.125 in Expanded Dia x 8 ft L
Printable Zone:Continuous Printable Tubing
Wire Gauge Range:22 - 16 AWG
FORENSIC YIELD & PROCUREMENT CALCULATORRoll Yield & Cost-Per-Marker Model
True Job Procurement Cost: Epson LabelWorks vs Brady Equivalent
$0% Lower Unit Cost
Project Requirement:1,000 Wire Markers
200 (Control Panel)1,000 (Small Switchgear)5,000 (Substation)10,000 (Plant Harness Fleet)
Epson LabelWorks (208STBWPX)
$4062.50
125 packs @ $32.50/pk
Normalized: $4.063/marker
Brady (M21-125-C-342)
+-12% YIELD$7863.57
143 rolls @ $54.99/roll
Normalized: $7.856/marker
Contractor Net Savings
+$0.00
0% Direct Savings for 1,000 markers
Fewer roll changes = faster installation
Data Integrity & Transparency Note: Brady list price ($54.99 / Cartridge of 7 Feet) is pulled directly from the official Brady Commercial SKU database. Epson LabelWorks pricing ($32.50 / Cartridge of 8.0 Feet) 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
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Side-by-Side Technical Specification Parity Matrix
| Property / Standard | Specified Competitor (Epson LabelWorks 208STBWPX) | Brady Drop-In (M21-125-C-342 / B-342) |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate Material | Flame retardant polyolefin tubing (2:1 / 3:1 ratio) | PermaSleeve® Heat-Shrink Wire and Cable Labels (B-342) → |
| Total Dimensions (Imperial) | 0.125 in Expanded Dia x 8 ft L | 0.125 in Expanded Dia x 8 ft L |
| Total Dimensions (Metric) | 3.18 mm Dia x 2.44 m L | 3.18 mm Dia x 2.44 m L |
| Printable Zone | Continuous Printable Tubing | Continuous Printable Tubing |
| Wire Gauge Compatibility | 22 - 16 AWG | 22 - 16 AWG |
| shrink ratio | 2:1 Shrink Ratio | 3:1 Shrink Ratio (Fits Wider Wire Range) ✓ Parity: Brady |
| military spec | Standard Industrial | SAE-AS-23053/5 Class 1, SAE-AS-81531, MIL-STD-202G ✓ Parity: Brady |
| service temp | -55°C to 125°C | -55°C to 135°C (-67°F to 275°F) ✓ Parity: Brady |
| flammability rating | UL Recognized | UL 224 VW-1 Flame Retardant ✓ 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 (Mil-Spec Approved)
Series R6600 High Diesel Resistance
BULK SCHEDULE CONVERSION
Converting an entire Epson LabelWorks 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 Epson LabelWorks to Brady
1True 3:1 shrink ratio covers broader wire gauge ranges vs Epson 2:1 tubing.
2MIL-STD-202G solvent and diesel resistance for harsh industrial installations.
3Direct drop-in cartridge for Brady M210 / M211 labelers.
Related Epson LabelWorks Cross-References
LabelWorks PX Heat Shrink
203STBWPX
$\rightarrow$ Brady M21-125-C-342 (B-342)
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LabelWorks PX Heat Shrink
205STBWPX
$\rightarrow$ Brady M21-187-C-342 (B-342)
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LabelWorks PX Heat Shrink
210STBWPX
$\rightarrow$ Brady M21-250-C-342 (B-342)
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LabelWorks PX Heat Shrink
211STBWPX
$\rightarrow$ Brady M21-375-C-342 (B-342)
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