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Brady LOTO-18: Portable Metal Group Lock Box
The Portable Metal Group Lock Box is made of mild sheet steel with a powder-coated finish, designed to withstand temperatures from -20°C to 175°C and resist various chemicals.
Material Composition
Mild Sheet Steel, Powder-coated
Adhesive System
Non-Adhesive
Operating Temperature
-20°C to 175°C (-4°F to 347°F)
Total Thickness
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High-Tack Powder-Coat Grip
LOTO-18 Application & Installation Blueprint
Ultra-Aggressive High-Tack Industrial Asset Plate • Physical application tolerances and surface engineering
Industrial Fit Certified
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 LOTO-18.
Custom orderable roll sizes, continuous tapes, and die-cut parts for LOTO-18 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: -20°C to 175°C (-4°F to 347°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 DirectoryCSA C22.2: Not certified
CSA DirectoryEnvironmental & 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 25 | 25 |
| Petroleum | 25 | 25 |
| Acetone | 60 | 60 |
| Turpentine oil | 25 | 25 |
| Chlorine, chlorine water | 25 | 25 |
| Turpentine substitute (white spirit) | 25 | 25 |
| Fuel, engine | Gasoline (normal & premium grade): 85 | Gasoline (normal & premium grade): 85 |
| Trichloroethane 1,1,1 | 45 | 45 |
| Lubrication oil | gear oil: <120 | gear oil: <120 |
| Lubricating oil | HD engine oils, hydraulic oils, transformer oils: <120 | HD engine oils, hydraulic oils, transformer oils: <120 |
| Fuel, engine | M15 mixture (15% methanol): 70 | M15 mixture (15% methanol): 70 |
| Water (including seawater) | 25 | 25 |
| Methanol | 25 | 25 |
| Acetone | Tested | Tested |
| Petroleum | Tested | Tested |
| Turpentine oil | Tested | Tested |
| Chlorine, chlorine water | Tested | Tested |
| Trichloroethane 1,1,1 | Tested | Tested |
| Lubrication oil | gear oil | gear oil |
| Fuel, engine | Gasoline (normal & premium grade) | Gasoline (normal & premium grade) |
| Water (including seawater) | Tested | Tested |
Environmental & Aging Durability Testing
| Environmental Exposure Condition | Observation & Legibility Result |
|---|---|
| Service temperature | -20 to 175 °C |
Verified Target Applications & Use Cases
- Industrial rating plates, asset identification, and electrical component labeling.
Brady LOTO-18 Frequently Asked Questions & Engineering Guide
Verified technical answers on physical adhesion, temperature thresholds, ribbon pairings, and replacement standards for LOTO-18.
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