How well does Brady B-486B adhere to stainless steel, powder coat, and plastic surfaces?

Brady B-486B uses a Permanent rubber-based 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-486B?

The official manufacturer-recommended thermal transfer ribbon for Brady B-486B is R4300. 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-486B withstand industrial chemicals, solvents, and fuels?

Brady B-486B resists common industrial reagents including lubricating oils, water, mild acids, and aliphatic solvents.

Is Brady B-486B UL Recognized, CSA Accepted, or Halogen-Free?

Brady B-486B meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (SVHC) directives. It is a UL Recognized Component under standard(s) UL969 with File Number(s) MH17154. It is CSA Accepted under Standard C22.2 No. 0.15 (File 041833).

What surface preparation is required before installing Brady B-486B?

To achieve maximum bond strength, ensure the bonding substrate is clean, dry, and free of machining oils, silicone mold release agents, or dust. Wipe the surface with a 50/50 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and water solution using a lint-free wipe, allow to evaporate completely, and apply firm, uniform roller or thumb pressure across the entire label face.

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Brady B-486B: B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK

Q: What are the primary industrial applications for Brady B-486B (B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK)?

Brady B-486B is a high-performance Metallized Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Permanent rubber-based engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F) performance.

Q: What is the continuous operating temperature range for Brady B-486B?

Brady B-486B is rated for continuous service temperatures from -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

B-486B is a thermal transfer printable metallized polyester label stock with permanent rubber-based adhesive, designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics.

Material Composition

Metallized Polyester

Adhesive System

Permanent rubber-based

Operating Temperature

-40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F)

Total Thickness

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High-Tack Powder-Coat Grip

B-486B Application & Installation Blueprint

Ultra-Aggressive High-Tack Industrial Asset Plate • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering

Industrial Fit Certified

B-486B real-world industrial application

Installed in real-world industrial environment

Textured & Low-Surface-Energy Bonding Guide

1Wipe cast or powder-coated surface to remove loose dust or machining oils.

2Apply polyester plate with firm thumb pressure across the entire label area.

3Heavy-weight rubber/acrylic hybrid adhesive flows into microscopic textured valleys for permanent mechanical bond.

Engineering Tolerance: Exceeds 100 oz/in peel adhesion on low-surface-energy (LSE) polypropylene and hammer-tone textured powder coats.

Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix

Textured Powder-Coated Steel

Ultra Bond (5/5)

Molded Polypropylene & HDPE

LSE Grip (5/5)

Cast Iron & Rough Castings

Crevice Flow (4.9/5)

Outdoor Heavy Equipment Chassis

High Tack (5/5)

Tested Environmental Survivability

Textured Surface Crevice GripOutdoor WeatheringGrease, Gasoline & DieselHigh Vibration Machinery

Recommended Field & Shop Tools:

i3300 / i5100 Benchtop PrinterM710 Heavy-Duty PortableR6000 High-Resin Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-486B.

Popular B-486B Formats

Standard industrial rolls and die-cut sizes with unit cost breakdown

#1 Popular Choice

Standard Part

THT-19-486-1

2 in H x 3 in W

Roll of 1000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$382.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.38/label

Material Area Cost:$0.06/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i5100i6100+5

Grainger

#2 Standard Format

Standard Part

THT-17-486-3

1 in H x 2 in W

Roll of 3000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$398.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.13/label

Material Area Cost:$0.07/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i5100i6100+5

Grainger

#3 High Capacity

Standard Part

THT-161-486-1

4 in H x 4 in W

Roll of 1000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$966.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.97/label

Material Area Cost:$0.06/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i6100i7100+3

Grainger

All 47 Orderable Part Numbers

Pricing: $52.99 – $1509.00 USD

Catalog SKU	Dimensions	Packaging / Qty	List Price & Unit Cost	Order MOQ	Compatible Printers
THT-19-486-1Popular UPC: 662820207870	2 in H x 3 in W	Roll of 1000 Labels	$382.99 USD $0.38/label ($38.30/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-17-486-3Popular UPC: 662820207856	1 in H x 2 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$398.99 USD $0.13/label ($13.30/100) $0.07/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-161-486-1Popular UPC: 662820112983	4 in H x 4 in W	Roll of 1000 Labels	$966.99 USD $0.97/label ($96.70/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i6100+4
THT-7-486-3Popular UPC: 662820207849	1.25 in H x 2.75 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$649.99 USD $0.22/label ($21.67/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-6-486-10Popular UPC: 662820207832	0.75 in H x 1.5 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$1089.00 USD $0.11/label ($10.89/100) $0.10/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-21-486Popular UPC: 662820207887	3 in W x 300 ft L	Roll of 300 Feet	$606.99 USD $2.02/ft ($0.17/in) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
B33-17-486Popular UPC: 662820969235	1 in H x 2 in W	Cartridge of 1300 Labels	$170.99 USD $0.13/label ($13.15/100) $0.07/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
THT-107-486Popular UPC: 662820188414	4 in W x 300 ft L	Roll of 300 Feet	$790.99 USD $2.64/ft ($0.22/in) $0.05/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i6100+4
B33-19-486Popular UPC: 662820967972	2 in H x 3 in W	Cartridge of 500 Labels	$179.99 USD $0.36/label ($36.00/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
B33-18-486Popular UPC: 662820969181	1 in H x 3 in W	Cartridge of 1300 Labels	$226.99 USD $0.17/label ($17.46/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
THT-106-486Popular UPC: 662820188353	2 in W x 300 ft L	Roll of 300 Feet	$426.99 USD $1.42/ft ($0.12/in) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i6100+4
THT-37-486-10Popular UPC: 662820207917	0.5 in H x 1.5 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$925.99 USD $0.093/label ($9.26/100) $0.12/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
B33-76-486Popular UPC: 754473912529	3 in H x 4 in W	Cartridge of 500 Labels	$352.99 USD $0.71/label ($70.60/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
THT-53-486-3Popular UPC: 662820207924	0.5 in H x 2 in W	Roll of 3000 Labels	$322.99 USD $0.11/label ($10.77/100) $0.11/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-25-486-1Popular UPC: 662820993476	6 in H x 4 in W	Roll of 1000 Labels	$1509.00 USD $1.51/label ($150.90/100) $0.06/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i6100+4

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Quality Assurance, Storage & Regulatory Compliance

Standardized engineering guidelines for warehouse storage, application temperature, and agency certifications.

Shelf Life & Warehouse Storage

Expected Shelf Life: 2 Years 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: -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F)

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: MH17154

UL Directory

CSA C22.2: 041833

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.

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

Series R4300

* 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	Tested	Tested
Toluene	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
Skydrol® 500B-4	Tested	Tested
Super Agitene®	Tested	Tested
Deionized Water	Tested	Tested
3% Alconox® Detergent	Tested	Tested
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution	Tested	Tested
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution	Tested	Tested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure Condition	Observation & Legibility Result
486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK - Material Spec (Brady B-486B) Material family	B-486B
486B is a thermal transfer printable metallized polyester label stock with permanent rubber-based adhesive, designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics. ## Verified specifications - Material type	Metallized Polyester
Service temperature	-40 to 120 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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

Brady B-486B Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-486B.

Brady B-486B is a high-performance Metallized Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Permanent rubber-based engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F) performance.

Brady B-486B is rated for continuous service temperatures from -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 248°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

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