How well does Brady B-855 adhere to stainless steel, powder coat, and plastic surfaces?

Brady B-855 uses a Pressure sensitive adhesive product adhesive. According to ASTM D 1000 laboratory testing, it exhibits 55 oz/in (60 N/100mm) peel adhesion to stainless steel after a 15 Minute Dwell. 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-855?

The official manufacturer-recommended thermal transfer ribbon for Brady B-855 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-855 withstand industrial chemicals, solvents, and fuels?

Brady B-855 resists common industrial reagents including lubricating oils, water, mild acids, and aliphatic solvents.

Is Brady B-855 UL Recognized, CSA Accepted, or Halogen-Free?

Brady B-855 meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (SVHC) directives.

What are the critical engineering limitations and warnings for Brady B-855?

Key limitations cited in the Brady Technical Data Sheet include: not recommended for printing with 8 pt font or smaller, 10 mil density barcodes, or large font inverse -printing. 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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Q: What are the primary industrial applications for Brady B-855 (B-855)?

Brady B-855 is a high-performance Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Pressure sensitive adhesive product engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F) performance.

Q: What is the continuous operating temperature range for Brady B-855?

Brady B-855 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

Brady B-855 is a durable polyester label for harsh washdown environments in the Food and Beverage Processing Industry, designed to withstand temperatures up to 80°C and pressures up to 1500 PSI.

Material Composition

Polyester

Adhesive System

Pressure sensitive adhesive product

Operating Temperature

-40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F)

Total Thickness

7 mils (0.2 mm)

Metal Detectable Food Safe

B-855 Application & Installation Blueprint

Metal & X-Ray Detectable Food Safety Marker • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering

Industrial Fit Certified

Installed in real-world industrial environment

Sanitary Washdown & Metal Detectable Placement

1Apply directly to food processing equipment, sanitary lines, or conveyor guides.

2Embedded metallic foil layer allows inline metal detectors to detect stray label fragments as small as 2mm.

3Withstands aggressive CIP chemical sanitizing washdowns.

Engineering Tolerance: Detects particles as small as 2mm in food product streams. Survives harsh sanitizing CIP washdown cycles.

Substrate Compatibility & Adhesion Matrix

Food Contact Stainless Steel

Sanitary Bond (5/5)

Sanitary Tri-Clamp Piping

Washdown Proof (5/5)

Conveyor Belt Side Rails

Detectable (4.8/5)

Processing Kettle Surfaces

Washdown Proof (5/5)

Tested Environmental Survivability

CIP Sanitizing ChemicalsInline Metal & X-Ray DetectionHigh-Pressure Hot WashdownFDA Compliant Packaging

Recommended Field & Shop Tools:

i3300 Benchtop PrinterR6000 Halogen-Free Ribbon

Orderable Part Numbers, Packaging & Distributor SKUs

Official Brady SKUs, roll dimensions, package quantities, list pricing, Grainger part numbers, and printer compatibility for B-855.

Popular B-855 Formats

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

#1 Popular Choice

Standard Part

BM7C-2000-855-WT

2 in W x 75 ft L

Roll of 75 Feet

Roll / Pack Total:$242.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$3.24/ft

Material Area Cost:$0.13/sq in

Supported Hardware:

M710

Grainger

#2 Standard Format

Standard Part

BM7C-2000-855-YL

2 in W x 75 ft L

Roll of 75 Feet

Roll / Pack Total:$242.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$3.24/ft

Material Area Cost:$0.13/sq in

Supported Hardware:

M710

Grainger

#3 High Capacity

Standard Part

BM7C-1000-855-WT

1 in W x 75 ft L

Roll of 75 Feet

Roll / Pack Total:$121.99 USD

Normalized Unit Cost:$1.63/ft

Material Area Cost:$0.14/sq in

Supported Hardware:

M710

Grainger

All 24 Orderable Part Numbers

Pricing: $87.99 – $458.99 USD

Catalog SKU	Dimensions	Packaging / Qty	List Price & Unit Cost	Order MOQ	Compatible Printers
BM7C-2000-855-WTPopular UPC: 888434591017	2 in W x 75 ft L	Roll of 75 Feet	$242.99 USD $3.24/ft ($0.27/in) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-2000-855-YL UPC: 888434591024	2 in W x 75 ft L	Roll of 75 Feet	$242.99 USD $3.24/ft ($0.27/in) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-1000-855-WT UPC: 888434590881	1 in W x 75 ft L	Roll of 75 Feet	$121.99 USD $1.63/ft ($0.14/in) $0.14/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
M7-222-855 UPC: 888434635247	0.9 in H x 1.3 in W	Roll of 200 Labels	$141.99 USD $0.71/label ($71.00/100) $0.61/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-1000-855-YL UPC: 888434590898	1 in W x 75 ft L	Roll of 75 Feet	$121.99 USD $1.63/ft ($0.14/in) $0.14/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-2000-855-DAN UPC: 888434590997	2 in H x 4.125 in W	Roll of 225 Labels	$242.99 USD $1.08/label ($108.00/100) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-2000-855-CAU UPC: 888434590980	2 in H x 4.125 in W	Roll of 225 Labels	$242.99 USD $1.08/label ($108.00/100) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
BM7C-2000-855-WAR UPC: 888434590959	2 in H x 4.125 in W	Roll of 225 Labels	$242.99 USD $1.08/label ($108.00/100) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	M710
133165 UPC: 754473898298	4 in H x 6.25 in W	Roll of 100 Labels	$458.99 USD $4.59/label ($458.99/100) $0.18/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
133158 UPC: 754473898229	4 in W x 50 ft L	Roll of 50 Feet	$458.99 USD $9.18/ft ($0.76/in) $0.19/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
133164 UPC: 754473898281	4 in H x 6.25 in W	Roll of 100 Labels	$458.99 USD $4.59/label ($458.99/100) $0.18/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
133166 UPC: 754473898304	4 in H x 6.25 in W	Roll of 100 Labels	$458.99 USD $4.59/label ($458.99/100) $0.18/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
133159 UPC: 754473898236	4 in W x 50 ft L	Roll of 50 Feet	$458.99 USD $9.18/ft ($0.76/in) $0.19/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
139811 UPC: 754473932633	4 in H x 6.25 in W	Roll of 100 Labels	$443.99 USD $4.44/label ($443.99/100) $0.18/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	GlobalMark
B30C-4000-855-YL UPC: 754473898083	4 in W x 50 ft L	Cartridge of 50 Feet	$306.99 USD $6.14/ft ($0.51/in) $0.13/sq in	1 ROL Standard Order	BBP30BBP31+9

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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 110°C (-40°F to 230°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: 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.

Engineering Limitations & Chemical Fitness Warnings

Extracted directly from Brady Technical Data Sheets to prevent real-world application failures and chemical degradation:

not recommended for printing with 8 pt font or smaller, 10 mil density barcodes, or large font inverse -printing

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)
Total Thickness	ASTM D 1000	7 mils (0.007 in)	0.2 mm
Adhesion to Steel (15 Minute Dwell)	ASTM D 1000	55 oz/in	60 N/100mm

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
LP chlorinated alkaline cleaner	Tested	Tested
Plus inorganic acid cleaner	Tested	Tested
strong acid cleaner	Tested	Tested
Soil Off II alkaline/near neutral cleaner	Tested	Tested
Madisan 75 quarternary amine sanitizer	Tested	Tested
Vortexx peroxy acid/organic acidsanitizer	Tested	Tested
XY12 sodium hypochlorite sanitizer	Tested	Tested
chlorinated alkaline cleaner	Tested	Tested
inorganic acid cleaner	Tested	Tested
alkaline/near neutral cleaner	Tested	Tested
quaternary amine sanitizer	Tested	Tested
peroxy acid/organic acid sanitizer	Tested	Tested
sodium hypochlorite sanitizer	Tested	Tested

Environmental & Aging Durability Testing

Environmental Exposure Condition	Observation & Legibility Result
Service temperature	-40 to 110 °C

Verified Target Applications & Use Cases

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

Brady B-855 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide

Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for B-855.

Brady B-855 is a high-performance Polyester designed specifically for rating plates, asset tags, and industrial equipment identification. It features a Pressure sensitive adhesive product engineered for long-term industrial reliability in environments requiring -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F) performance.

Brady B-855 is rated for continuous service temperatures from -40°C to 110°C (-40°F to 230°F). In laboratory heat-aging tests, it maintains dimensional stability and barcode contrast across broad thermal cycles.

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