How well does Brady B-115 adhere to stainless steel, powder coat, and plastic surfaces?

Brady B-115 uses a rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive adhesive. For optimum bond strength, surfaces should be cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe and allowed to dwell for 24 hours prior to full chemical or mechanical stress.

Which thermal transfer ribbons and Brady printers are compatible with B-115?

The official manufacturer-recommended thermal transfer ribbon for Brady B-115 is Brady Series R4300, R6000 Halogen-Free, or R6200 resin ribbons. Using the recommended resin or hybrid ribbon ensures crisp edge definition, high-density 2D DataMatrix scanning, and compliance with abrasion rub standards. Compatible Brady printers include benchtop industrial systems (i3300, i5100, i7100, BBP33) as well as rugged portable field printers (M510, M610, and M710) depending on the SKU form factor.

How does Brady B-115 withstand industrial chemicals, solvents, and fuels?

Brady B-115 resists common industrial reagents including lubricating oils, water, mild acids, and aliphatic solvents.

Is Brady B-115 UL Recognized, CSA Accepted, or Halogen-Free?

Brady B-115 meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (SVHC) directives. Additionally, it is certified Halogen-Free in accordance with DIN VDE 0472 Part 815.

What are the critical engineering limitations and warnings for Brady B-115?

Key limitations cited in the Brady Technical Data Sheet include: not recommended for outdoors or environments with high UV exposure. To prevent failure, ensure the application substrate matches the recommended surface energy profiles and adhere to minimum application temperature requirements during installation.

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Brady B-115: B-115 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE

Q: What are the primary industrial applications for Brady B-115 (B-115 POLYMER COATED CLOTH TAPE)?

Brady B-115 is a high-performance polymer coated cloth designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring standard industrial operating range performance.

Q: What is the continuous operating temperature range for Brady B-115?

Brady B-115 is rated for continuous service temperatures from standard industrial operating range. In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

Brady B-115 is a polymer coated cloth tape with a matte ink jet printable surface and rubber-based adhesive, suitable for labeling and marking applications requiring an ink jet printable surface.

Material Composition

polymer coated cloth

Adhesive System

rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive

Operating Temperature

From -40°C

Total Thickness

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Flexible Nylon Cloth

B-115 Application & Installation Blueprint

Repositionable Nylon Cloth & DIN Rail Label • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering

Industrial Fit Certified

Installed in real-world industrial environment

Conformable Cloth Wire & Terminal Marking

1Wrap tightly around wire leads or press firmly across DIN terminal block rows.

2Flexible woven cloth matrix conforms seamlessly to irregular cable curves with zero flagging.

3Can be cleanly removed and repositioned during cabinet wiring changes without leaving sticky residue.

Engineering Tolerance: High-conformability woven polyamide coating grips tight wire curves without flagging or memory spring-back.

Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix

Terminal Block Rows (Phoenix/WAGO)

High Grip (5/5)

Multi-Conductor Cable Bundles

No Flagging (5/5)

DIN Rail Relay Sockets

Clean Removal (4.8/5)

Patch Panel Wire Flags

High Conform (5/5)

Tested Environmental Survivability

High Flexibility & No FlaggingClean RemovabilityMild Solvents & OilCabinet Temperatures (-40°F to 194°F)

Recommended Field & Shop Tools:

M210 Handheld ToolM610 Wire MarkerTHT Benchtop Printer

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-115.

Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for B-115 are available through authorized Brady distributors.

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: Standard Industrial

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

Halogen-Free per DIN VDE 0472 Part 815

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 outdoors or environments with high UV exposure

ASTM Physical & Mechanical Properties

Standardized laboratory test data measured in accordance with ASTM D 1000, ASTM D 2979, and ASTM D 2671.

Physical Property	Test Method	Standard Test Units (US)	Metric Units (SI)

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 / Solvent	Substrate / Adhesive Effect	Thermal Ribbon Permanence
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (reagent); topcoat dissolved, print removed when rubbed (observation)	Tested	Tested
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (reagent); adhesive softened (observation)	Tested	Tested
Toluene (reagent); adhesive softened, slight smear when rubbed (observation)	Tested	Tested
Freon TMS (reagent); no visible effect, slight smear when rubbed (observation)	Tested	Tested
Isopropyl Alcohol (reagent); no visible effect, slight smear when rubbed (observation)	Tested	Tested
Mineral Spirits (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
JP-8 Jet Fuel (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
ASTM #3 Oil (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
Mil 5606 Oil (reagent); label turned pink (observation)	Tested	Tested
Skydrol 500B-4 (reagent); topcoat and adhesive softened, print removed when rubbed (observation)	Tested	Tested
Super Agitene (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
Deionized Water (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
3% Alconox Detergent (reagent); moderate smear of print during immersion (observation)	Tested	Tested
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution (reagent); no visible effect (observation)	Tested	Tested
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Tested	Tested
Toluene	Tested	Tested
Freon® TMS	Tested	Tested
Isopropyl Alcohol	Tested	Tested
Mineral Spirits	Tested	Tested
JP-8 Jet Fuel	Tested	Tested
ASTM #3 Oil	Tested	Tested
Mil 5606 Oil	Tested	Tested
Super Agitene®	Tested	Tested
Deionized Water	Tested	Tested
3% Alconox® Detergent	Tested	Tested
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution	Tested	Tested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure Condition	Observation & Legibility Result
Service temperature (min)	-40 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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

Brady B-115 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-115.

Brady B-115 is a high-performance polymer coated cloth designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring standard industrial operating range performance.

Brady B-115 is rated for continuous service temperatures from standard industrial operating range. In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

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