Brady B33-5-438 B33 Series Tamper Evident Metallized Polyester Labels
Formulated from Brady B-438 Metallized Polyester with permanent acrylic adhesive. Engineered for 1" W × 0.5" H industrial labeling applications.
Engineered Technical Features
- Designed for rating and serial plates requiring both high-performance and protection against removal
- Ideal for product labeling, asset tracking and general industrial ID
- Withstands solvents and variable temperatures
- Requires minimal handling in order to prevent prematurely exposed checkerboard pattern
- A ribbon is required to print this material. Use Part Number B30-R4300
Compatible Brady Printers & Thermal Transfer Ribbon Pairing
Verified hardware compatibility and recommended ribbon formulations for B33-5-438.
Full Technical & Material Specifications (ASTM / UL Testing)
| Material Formulation: | Brady B-438 (B-438 Industrial Material) | Continuous Temp Range: | -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to 121°C) |
| Substrate Polymer Chemistry: | Metallized Polyester | Total Material Thickness: | 0.004 in (0.102 mm) |
| Adhesive Formulation: | Permanent Acrylic | ASTM D1000 Stainless Steel Peel: | 50+ oz/in |
| ASTM D1000 Polypropylene Peel: | 35+ oz/in | ASTM D1000 Powder Coat Peel: | 40+ oz/in |
| UL 969 Recognition: | UL 969 (File MH17154 / MH10939) | CSA C22.2 Acceptance: | CSA C22.2 No. 0.15 |
| RoHS / Halogen Compliance: | RoHS Compliant • Standard Formulation | Surface Finish: | Matte SilverAdhesive: Tamper Indicating Acrylic |
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Engineering & Specifier FAQs for B33-5-438
Can I print Brady B33-5-438 on a standard portable printer?
B33-5-438 is a bulk roll engineered for benchtop printers (such as the i3300, i5100, i7100, and PR Plus series) with 3-inch core diameter holders.
Is Brady B33-5-438 recognized under UL 969 for electrical panel rating plates?
Yes, B33-5-438 is manufactured from Brady B-438, which holds UL 969 component recognition under File MH17154 / MH10939 (PGJI2) when printed with approved thermal transfer ribbons (such as Series R6000HF).
How do I generate an official engineering submittal package for B33-5-438?
Click the "1-Click Engineering Submittal PDF Package" button above to instantly generate a contractor-stamped specification packet with ASTM D1000 adhesion test data, continuous operating temperatures, and UL compliance certificates ready for architectural submittals.