How well does Brady B-728 adhere to stainless steel, powder coat, and plastic surfaces?

Brady B-728 uses a Permanent Acrylic 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-728?

The official manufacturer-recommended thermal transfer ribbon for Brady B-728 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-728 withstand industrial chemicals, solvents, and fuels?

Brady B-728 resists common industrial reagents including lubricating oils, water, mild acids, and aliphatic solvents.

Is Brady B-728 UL Recognized, CSA Accepted, or Halogen-Free?

Brady B-728 meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (SVHC) directives. It is a UL Recognized Component under standard(s) UL969 with File Number(s) MH17154. 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-728?

Key limitations cited in the Brady Technical Data Sheet include: Not recommended for outdoor use. 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-728: Matte White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock

Q: What are the primary industrial applications for Brady B-728 (Matte White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock)?

Brady B-728 is a high-performance Polyimide designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Permanent Acrylic engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring up to 350°C (662°F) performance.

Q: What is the continuous operating temperature range for Brady B-728?

Brady B-728 is rated for continuous service temperatures from up to 350°C (662°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

B-728 is a polyimide label stock with a matte finish, designed for thermal transfer printing and permanent acrylic adhesive, suitable for printed circuit board labeling.

Material Composition

Polyimide

Adhesive System

Permanent Acrylic

Operating Temperature

Up to 350°C

Total Thickness

—

300°C SMT Reflow PCB

B-728 Application & Installation Blueprint

High-Temp SMT PCB & Circuit Board Label • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering

Industrial Fit Certified

Installed in real-world industrial environment

High-Temperature Surface Mount Placement

1Place label onto clean FR-4 board or electronic casing via automated SMT feeder or anti-static tweezers.

2Press firmly to activate permanent cross-linking acrylic adhesive.

3Passes through lead-free wave solder (500°F / 260°C) and multi-stage aqueous saponifier defluxing without degradation.

Engineering Tolerance: Survives 500°F (260°C) wave solder. Razor-sharp 600 DPI printing for micro 2D DataMatrix barcodes down to 0.125".

Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix

FR-4 Printed Circuit Boards

Extreme Bond (5/5)

Solder Mask & Copper Traces

Wave Proof (5/5)

Anodized Aluminum Housings

High Bond (4.8/5)

Ceramic Hybrid Substrates

High Bond (4.8/5)

Tested Environmental Survivability

500°F (260°C) SMT Wave SolderKyzen / Zestron DefluxersIsopropyl Alcohol 99%Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Recommended Field & Shop Tools:

i5100 600 DPI Precision PrinterAutomated Label Feeder (ALF)ESD Anti-Static Tweezers

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-728.

Popular B-728 Formats

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

#1 Popular Choice

Standard Part

THT-59-728-10

0.5 in H x 1 in W

Pack of 2 Rolls

Roll / Pack Total:$2859.00 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.29/label

Material Area Cost:$0.57/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i5100i6100+5

Grainger

#2 Standard Format

Standard Part

THT-103-728-10

0.25 in H x 1 in W

Roll of 10000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$994.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.099/label

Material Area Cost:$0.40/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81A8500i5100+6

Grainger

#3 High Capacity

Standard Part

THT-46-728-10

0.25 in H x 0.75 in W

Roll of 10000 Labels

Roll / Pack Total:$894.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$0.089/label

Material Area Cost:$0.48/sq in

Supported Hardware:

BBP81i5100i6100+5

Grainger

All 26 Orderable Part Numbers

Pricing: $393.99 – $2859.00 USD

Catalog SKU	Dimensions	Packaging / Qty	List Price & Unit Cost	Order MOQ	Compatible Printers
THT-59-728-10Popular UPC: 754473847661	0.5 in H x 1 in W	Pack of 2 Rolls	$2859.00 USD $0.29/label ($28.59/100) $0.57/sq in	1 PAK Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-103-728-10Popular UPC: 754473847739	0.25 in H x 1 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$994.99 USD $0.099/label ($9.95/100) $0.40/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81A8500+7
THT-46-728-10Popular UPC: 754473847654	0.25 in H x 0.75 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$894.99 USD $0.089/label ($8.95/100) $0.48/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-1-728-10Popular UPC: 754473847593	0.25 in H x 0.75 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$894.99 USD $0.089/label ($8.95/100) $0.48/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-70-728-20Popular UPC: 754473934576	0.25 in H x 0.25 in W	Roll of 20000 Labels	$1529.00 USD $0.076/label ($7.65/100) $1.22/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-97-728-10Popular UPC: 754473934668	0.2 in H x 0.5 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$589.99 USD $0.059/label ($5.90/100) $0.59/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81A8500+6
THT-14-728-10 UPC: 754473847722	0.2 in H x 0.65 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$721.99 USD $0.072/label ($7.22/100) $0.56/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-43-728-10 UPC: 754473847609	0.25 in H x 1.25 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$1549.00 USD $0.15/label ($15.49/100) $0.50/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
THT-47-728-10 UPC: 754473934477	0.2 in H x 0.65 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$721.99 USD $0.072/label ($7.22/100) $0.56/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81A8500+6
THT-96-728-10 UPC: 754473934637	0.275 in H x 0.5 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$658.99 USD $0.066/label ($6.59/100) $0.48/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+6
B33-70-728 UPC: 888434562291	0.25 in H x 0.25 in W	Roll of 20000 Labels	$1239.00 USD $0.062/label ($6.19/100) $0.99/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
THT-15-728-2.5 UPC: 754473933791	0.25 in H x 2 in W	Roll of 2500 Labels	$632.99 USD $0.25/label ($25.32/100) $0.51/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81A8500+7
B33-1-728 UPC: 888434562215	0.25 in H x 0.75 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$868.99 USD $0.087/label ($8.69/100) $0.46/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2
THT-99-728-10 UPC: 754473847548	0.5 in H x 0.5 in W	Roll of 10000 Labels	$1229.00 USD $0.12/label ($12.29/100) $0.49/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP81i5100+5
B33-103-728 UPC: 888434562307	0.25 in H x 1 in W	Roll of 4000 Labels	$393.99 USD $0.098/label ($9.85/100) $0.39/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	i3300i5300+2

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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: 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: Up to 350°C

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: 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 outdoor use

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)
Polyken™ Probe Tack	ASTM D 2979	56 oz	1576 grams
Dielectric Breakdown	ASTM D 1000 / ASTM D 2671	10700 Volts/mil	—

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
15% Aquanox A4625 at 140°F (60°C)	Tested	Tested
17% Aquanox A4620 at 140°F (60°C)	Tested	Tested
10% Aquanox A4638 at 150°F (65°C)	Tested	Tested
20% Aquanox A4703 at 145°F (63°C)	Tested	Tested
15% Atron AC205 at 150°F (65°C)	Tested	Tested
15% Atron AC207 at 150°F (65°C)	Tested	Tested
15% Vigon N600 at 150°F (65°C)	Tested	Tested
15% Vigon A201 at 150°F (65°C)	Tested	Tested
99% Isopropyl Alcohol at 180°F (82°C)	Tested	Tested
Deionized water at 212°F (100°C)	Tested	Tested
Aquanox® A4625	Tested	Tested
Aquanox® A4620	Tested	Tested
Aquanox® A4638	Tested	Tested
Aquanox® A4703	Tested	Tested
Atron® AC205	Tested	Tested
Atron® AC207	Tested	Tested
Vigon® N600	Tested	Tested
Vigon® A201	Tested	Tested
Isopropyl Alcohol	Tested	Tested
Deionized water	Tested	Tested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure Condition	Observation & Legibility Result
728 Matte White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock - Material Spec (Brady B-728) Material family	B-728
Service temperature (max)	350 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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

Brady B-728 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-728.

Brady B-728 is a high-performance Polyimide designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Permanent Acrylic engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring up to 350°C (662°F) performance.

Brady B-728 is rated for continuous service temperatures from up to 350°C (662°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

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