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Brady B-2855: Aqueous Inkjet Printable Permanent Polyester Label for Harsh Wash Environments

Brady B-2855 is a high durability aqueous inkjet printable, flexible polyester label for harsh wash environments in the Food and Beverage Processing Industry.

Material Composition
Polyester
Adhesive System
0.0014 inch (0.036 mm) Total (excluding liner): 0.0087 inch (0.22 mm) Adhesive Properties: Adhesion to Stainless Steel 15 Minutes Dwell (Avg) 40 oz/in. (44 N/100mm) Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs Avg) 63 oz/in. (69 N/100mm) Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060): Test Method: ASTM D4060 CS-10 wheels, 250 g weights No effect after 250 cycles with J40 series CMY inks and P-Series CMYK inks Minimum Application Temperature: 40°F (4 °C) Service Temperature: Long term: -40 °F to 140 °F (-40 °C to 60 °C) Short term maximum: 212 °F (100 °C) Pressure washing water temperature: 175° F (80° C)
Operating Temperature
From -40°C
Total Thickness
7.2 mils (0.183 mm)
Industrial Safety & Asset Marker

B-2855 Application & Installation Blueprint

Heavy-Duty Industrial Safety & Identification Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
B-2855 real-world industrial application
Installed in real-world industrial environment
Standard Industrial Marking Procedure
1Ensure application surface is dry and free of loose particulate or heavy oil.
2Peel and apply with steady firm pressure from center to edge.
3Allow 24 hours for ultimate cross-linked adhesion strength.
Engineering Tolerance: Engineered to withstand standard industrial plant environmental conditions and indoor/outdoor temperature swings.
Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix
Smooth Metals & Stainless Steel
Standard Bond (5/5)
Rigid Thermoplastics & ABS
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Painted Metal Cabinets
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Glass & Smooth Composite
Standard Bond (4.8/5)
Tested Environmental Survivability
Industrial Plant Temperature SwingsDust, Grease & Mild FluidsStandard Abrasion & RubbingLong-Term Legend Legibility
Recommended Field & Shop Tools:
i3300 / i5100 Benchtop PrinterM210 / M610 Handheld ToolStandard Thermal Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-2855.

Popular B-2855 Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown
#1 Popular Choice
Standard Part
8 in W x 100 ft L
Roll of 100 Feet
Roll / Pack Total:$945.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$9.45/ft
Material Area Cost:$0.10/sq in
Supported Hardware:
J4000
#2 Standard Format
Standard Part
7 in W x 100 ft L
Roll of 100 Feet
Roll / Pack Total:$895.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$8.95/ft
Material Area Cost:$0.11/sq in
Supported Hardware:
J4000
#3 High Capacity
Standard Part
6 in H x 4 in W
Roll of 200 Labels
Roll / Pack Total:$878.00 USD
Normalized Unit Cost:$4.39/label
Material Area Cost:$0.18/sq in
Supported Hardware:
J4000
All 11 Orderable Part Numbers
Pricing: $249.00 – $945.00 USD
Catalog SKUDimensionsPackaging / QtyList Price & Unit CostOrder MOQCompatible PrintersHardware & Related
UPC: 888434670057
8 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$945.00 USD
$9.45/ft ($0.79/in)
$0.10/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434670040
7 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$895.00 USD
$8.95/ft ($0.75/in)
$0.11/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434624203
6 in H x 4 in WRoll of 200 Labels
$878.00 USD
$4.39/label ($439.00/100)
$0.18/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434641569
6 in H x 4 in WRoll of 200 Labels
$878.00 USD
$4.39/label ($439.00/100)
$0.18/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J7300
UPC: 888434670033
6 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$845.00 USD
$8.45/ft ($0.70/in)
$0.12/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434624197
4 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$799.00 USD
$7.99/ft ($0.67/in)
$0.17/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434641552
4 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$799.00 USD
$7.99/ft ($0.67/in)
$0.17/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J7300
UPC: 888434624180
2.25 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$449.00 USD
$4.49/ft ($0.37/in)
$0.17/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434641545
2.25 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$449.00 USD
$4.49/ft ($0.37/in)
$0.17/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J7300
UPC: 888434624173
1.125 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$249.00 USD
$2.49/ft ($0.21/in)
$0.18/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J4000
UPC: 888434641538
1.125 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$249.00 USD
$2.49/ft ($0.21/in)
$0.18/sq in
1 ROL
Standard Order
J7300

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
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.
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ASTM Physical & Mechanical Properties

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

Physical PropertyTest MethodStandard Test Units (US)Metric Units (SI)
Total ThicknessASTM D 10007.2 mils (0.007 in)0.183 mm

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 / SolventSubstrate / Adhesive EffectThermal Ribbon Permanence
Chlorinated alkaline cleaner (Enfore LP)TestedTested
Inorganic acid cleaner (HD PL-10 Plus)TestedTested
Strong acid cleaner (Heavy Duty Acid LC-30)TestedTested
Alkaline/near neutral cleaner (Soil Off II)TestedTested
Quaternary amine sanitizer (Madisan 75)TestedTested
Peroxy acid/organic acid sanitizer (Vortexx)TestedTested
Sodium hypochlorite sanitizer (XY12)TestedTested
Chlorinated alkaline cleanerTestedTested
Inorganic acid cleanerTestedTested
Strong acid cleanerTestedTested
Alkaline/near neutral cleanerTestedTested
Quaternary amine sanitizerTestedTested
Peroxy acid/organic acid sanitizerTestedTested
Sodium hypochlorite sanitizerTestedTested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

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

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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

Brady B-2855 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-2855.

Brady B-2855 is a high-performance Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a 0.0014 inch (0.036 mm) Total (excluding liner): 0.0087 inch (0.22 mm) Adhesive Properties: Adhesion to Stainless Steel 15 Minutes Dwell (Avg) 40 oz/in. (44 N/100mm) Ultimate Dwell (72 Hrs Avg) 63 oz/in. (69 N/100mm) Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060): Test Method: ASTM D4060 CS-10 wheels, 250 g weights No effect after 250 cycles with J40 series CMY inks and P-Series CMYK inks Minimum Application Temperature: 40°F (4 °C) Service Temperature: Long term: -40 °F to 140 °F (-40 °C to 60 °C) Short term maximum: 212 °F (100 °C) Pressure washing water temperature: 175° F (80° C) engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring standard industrial operating range performance.

Brady B-2855 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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