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Field Portable HandheldHigh-Performance Industrial PortableResolution: 300 DPI

Brady M510 / BMP51 Industrial Portable Label Maker

Choose the M510 if you need to print wide 1.5" die-cut labels, raised panel plates, or laboratory cryo tubes in the field with smart chip auto-calibration. Engineered specifically for facility maintenance, electrical panels, laboratory vial & cryo labeling, raised push-button plates (b-593).

Max Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Print Speed
1.5 in/sec (38.1 mm/s)
Cartridge System
M5C- / MC- smart chip cartridges
Sample industrial label output printed on compatible media for Brady M510 / BMP51 Industrial Portable Label Maker
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Popular Cartridges & Label Rolls for M510 / BMP51

Orderable part numbers with Grainger SKUs, roll dimensions, package counts, and list pricing.

M5-118-7425Grainger #808D80
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 0.375 in H x 1 in W x 0.375 in DiaCartridge of 240 Labels
$38.29 USD
$0.16/label
M5-31-7425Grainger #808D93
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 1 in H x 1.5 in WCartridge of 250 Labels
$124.99 USD
$0.50/label
M4C-1000-7425
Chemical Resistant Cryogenic Polypropylene Labels
Dimensions: 1 in W x 25 ft LCartridge of 25 Feet
$37.99 USD
$1.52/ft
M5C-1500-7425
Chemical Resistant Cryogenic Polypropylene Labels
Dimensions: 1.5 in W x 25 ft LCartridge of 25 Feet
$45.99 USD
$1.84/ft
M4C-1000-423
Harsh Environment Multi-Purpose Polyester Labels
Dimensions: 1 in W x 25 ft LCartridge of 25 Feet
$37.99 USD
$1.52/ft
M4-22-423
Harsh Environment Multi-Purpose Polyester Labels
Dimensions: 3 in H x 1 in WCartridge of 100 Labels
$51.99 USD
$0.52/label
M4-49-595
All-Weather Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 1 in H x 1 in WCartridge of 160 Labels
$52.99 USD
$0.33/label
M4C-250-595-WT-BKGrainger #810HY3
All-Weather Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 0.25 in W x 25 ft LCartridge of 25 Feet
$54.99 USD
$2.20/ft

Certified B-Number Materials Supported on M510 / BMP51

Tested label formulations certified for smooth feeding and high-resolution print quality.

B-NumberMaterial DescriptionPrimary ApplicationOperating Temp RangeAdhesive TypeDatasheet
B-109
TAG
Cross laminated polyethylene film tag
-40°C to 90°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-111
111SELF -WOUNDPOLYESTEROVERLAMINATE
ClearPolyesterFinish:GlossyClearAdhesive:Acrylic
-94°C to null°CAcrylicFull Specs
B-312
Power Systems Grade PermaSleeve Marker
Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio)
Wire identification and insulation purposes-30°C to 125°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-342
PermaSleeve Marker
Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio)
Wire identification and insulation purposes-55°C to 135°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-351
B-351
Tamper- ResistantVinylFinish: MatteWhiteAdhesive: Acrylic
-40°C to 100°CAcrylicFull Specs
B-403
B-403
WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:Acrylic
null°C to null°CAcrylicFull Specs
B-412
B-412 Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Tag Stock
Polypropylene Tag
-40°C to 100°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-414
THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE WHITE BRADYGRIP™ LABEL STOCK
White Polyester THT Printable Surface; Polypropylene Backing
null°C to 50°CVelcro® Brand hooksFull Specs
B-417
Thermal Transfer Printable Translucent Vinyl Tape
Translucent vinyl, provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area, with a permanent acrylic adhesive
"B-417 is an excellent material for wire and cable identification."-70°C to 70°CPermanent acrylic adhesiveFull Specs
B-422
B-422 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
White polyester
-40°C to 100°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-423
BradyBondz(TM) Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Polyester Label Stock
White polyester with a glossy white finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer
Electronic PCB and component identification-70°C to 110°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-425A
B-425A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK
White polypropylene
-40°C to 160°CAcrylicFull Specs
B-425D
Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Label Stock
White polypropylene
-40°C to null°CAcrylicFull Specs
B-427
Thermal Transfer Printable Translucent Vinyl Tape
Translucent vinyl, provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area, with a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer
B-427 is an excellent material for wire and cable identification.-70°C to 70°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-428
Thermal Transfer Printable Metallized Polyester Label Stock
Metallized polyester label stock, matte with a light gray appearance, permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer
"Designed for applications like rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols, and logos that require nameplate-like quality."-40°C to 120°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-430
BRADYBONDZ™ B -430 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Clear polyester
70°C to 100°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-432
B-432 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Clear polyester
-40°C to 100°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-461
POLYESTER FILM TAPE
Polyester
-70°C to 130°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-481
StainerBondz(TM)
PolyesterFinish:SatinwhiteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic
-80°C to null°CPermanentacrylicFull Specs
B-483A
Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock
White polyester, glossy finish, permanent rubber based adhesive
B-483A is designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics.-40°C to 120°CPermanent Rubber BasedFull Specs
B-488
B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Polyester
-40°C to 160°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-490
Freezerbondz™ Matte White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock
White polyester
-196°C to 160°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-492
Freezerbondz White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock
Polyester - white film with white thermal transfer printable topcoat, permanent acrylic adhesive
Laboratory identification such as vials, centrifuge tubes, test tubes, straws, and slides (stated under APPLICATIONS)-196°C to 110°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-494
B-494
PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic
null°C to 158°CPermanentAcrylicFull Specs
B-498
Thermal Transfer Printable, Repositionable Coated Vinyl Cloth Label Stock
Coated Vinyl Cloth
Wire, cable, and general identification numbers, letters and conduit and voltage markers-40°C to 80°CRepositionable Rubber BasedFull Specs
B-581
B-581 REPOSITIONABLE VINYL
Vinyl film
-40°C to 82°CRepositionable pressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-584
B-584 REFLECTIVE TAPE
-40°C to 70°CPressure sensitive acrylic: Class 1 (Fed. Spec. L-S-300)Full Specs
B-595
Vinyl Film with Permanent Adhesive
Vinyl film with a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive
Pipemarkers-40°C to 82°CPermanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesiveFull Specs
B-7425
B-7425
Polypropylene
-80°C to null°CPermanentAcrylicFull Specs
B-7641
PermaSleeve TM Marker
Heatshrinktubing(2:1),lowsmokezerohalogen,flameretardant,polyolefinsleeves
-55°C to 105°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-8425
BRADYBONDZ™ B -8425 GLOSS POLYPROPYLENE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABELSTOCK
Polypropylene
-40°C to 90°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs

Frequently Asked Questions: Brady M510 / BMP51 Industrial Portable Label Maker

Q: How does the Smart-Cell RFID technology work in M510 / BMP51?

Brady cartridges contain an embedded RFID microchip that automatically communicates label dimensions, material type, remaining quantity, and recommended printhead burn temperature to the printer. This enables zero calibration waste—the first label printed is 100% perfectly aligned.

Q: Can I print heat-shrink wire sleeves (B-342) on this printer?

Yes, as long as the sleeve size fits within the maximum print width (1.5" (38.1 mm)). Portable models like the M210 use drop-in M21- series PermaSleeve cartridges, while high-volume benchtops (i3300, i7100) support roll-fed 3:1 sleeves up to 1.5" diameter.