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    BRADY B-321 BRADYSLEEVE MARKER

    TDS No. B-321
    Effective Date: 06-Jun-2008

    Description:

    GENERAL

    Print Technology:  Dot matrix and thermal transfer

    Material Type:  Heat shrinkable, high density polyolefin film

    Finish:  Sleeves suplied in various configurations including pin-feed roll.

     

    APPLICATIONS

    B-321 BradySleeve™ Markers are used to identify electrical wires and cables used in the manufacturing and construction industries, or in maintenance activities where specifications or environments require the use of sleeves.

    The special print receptive topcoating on the sleeves absorbs printing inks and provides permanent legibility, even under severe conditions.

     

    RECOMMENDED RIBBONS

    Brady R5000 Series and R2000 Series for dot matrix printing

    Brady R6200 Series for thermal transfer printing

     

    REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS

    Brady B-321 is RoHS complaint to 2005/618/EC MCV amendment to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

     

    Note- Past B-321 in the market is RoHS compliant using Exemption 10a for DecaBDE in Polymeric Materials (10/13/2005).  Materials labeled with RoHS compliant statement on product packaging is PBDE free and is RoHS compliant without Exemption 10a for DecaBDE.

     

     

     



    Details:


    MARKER SIZE
    RANGE OF WIRE DIAMETER (in)
    RANGE OF WIRE DIAMETER (mm)
    0.250" HCPS-2508
    0.035-0.075
    0.89-1.90
    0.333" HCPS-3336
    0.075-0.130
    1.90-3.30
    0.375" HCPS-3758
    0.130-0.160
    3.30-4.06
    0.500" HCPS-5008
    0.160-0.235
    4.06-5.97
    0.625" HCPS-6258
    0.235-0.290
    5.97-7.36
    0.667" HCPS-6676
    0.290-0.335
    7.36-8.51
    0.750" HCPS-7508
    0.335-0.390
    8.51-9.91
    0.833" HCPS-8336
    0.390-0.440
    9.91-11.17
    1.00" HCPS-1008
    0.375-0.540
    9.53-13.72
    0.350" PPS-350
    0.085-0.140
    2.16-3.56
    0.500" PPS-500
    0.160-0.235
    4.06-5.97
    0.750" PPS-750
    0.335-0.390
    8.51-9.91
    1.00" PPS-100
    0.375-0.540
    9.53-13.72
    0.350" PTS-350
    0.085-0.140
    2.16-3.56
    0.500" PTS-500
    0.160-0.235
    4.06-5.97
    0.750" PTS-750
    0.335-0.390
    8.51-9.91
    1.00" PTS-1000
    0.375-0.540
    9.53-13.72

    Shrink Method: Any industrial grade heat gun may be used to shrink B-321 BradySleeve™ markers.
    PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
    TEST METHOD
    TYPICAL RESULTS
    Total Sleeve Thickness ASTM D 1000 0.0170 inch (0.43 mm)
    Sleeve Wall Thickness (unshrunk) ASTM D 1000 0.0065 inch (0.16 mm)
    Tensile and Elongation of Sleeve Film ASTM D 882
    Machine direction, 20 in/min crosshead speed    		 26 lb/inch (525 N/100 mm),
    650% elongation
    High Service Temperatures 5 minutes at 392°F (200°C)
    24 minutes at 320°F (160°C)
    1000 hours at 248°F (120°C)    		 Slight discoloration of sleeves but still easily functional, no visible effect to printing.
    Low Service Temperature 1000 hours at -40°F (-40°C) No visible effect
    Humidity Resistance 1000 hours at 100°F/95% R.H. No visible effect
    UV Light Resistance

    ASTM G155, Cycle 1 without water spray

    1000 hours in Xenon Arc Chamber

    		 Yellow discoloration of topcoat.  Print still legible.
    Weatherability ASTM G155, Cycle 1
    1000 hours in Xenon Arc Weatherometer    		 Slight yellow discoloration of topcoat.  Print still legible.
    Salt Fog Resistance 1000 hours at 5% Salt Spray No visible effect
    Marking Permanence

    MIL-M-81531
    20 erasure rubs

    MIL-STD-202, Method 215J
    Solution A
    Solution C
    Solution D    		 Samples tested heat shrunk.

    20 eraser rubs with hard hand
    pressure.

    3 cycles of 3 minute immersions in specified fluids followed by toothbrush rub after each immersion.    		 Print still easily legible


    Print still easily legible in all 3 test fluids
    Samples tested printed with R2000 and R5000 Series dot matrix ribbon and R6200 thermal transfer ribbon. Results the same with all ribbons unless stated otherwise.

    Solution A: 1 part isopropyl alcohol, 3 parts mineral spirits
    Solution B: deleted from MIL-STD-202, Method 215J
    Solution C: BIOACT® EC-7R™ terpene defluxer
    Solution D: 42 parts water, 1 part propylene glycol monomethyl ether, 1 part monoethanolamine at 70°C


    PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
    TEST METHOD
    Chemical Resistance
    See Below
    Samples dot-matrix printed using Brady R2000 Series ribbons and shrunk on appropriate size wires. Test conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. Samples rubbed with cotton swab after final immersion.

    CHEMICAL REAGENT
    SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
    TUBING AND PRINTING
    WITHOUT SWAB RUB
    PRINTING WITH SWAB RUB
    Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Print removed
    Toluene No visible effect Print removed
    Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect
    JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect
    Kerosene No visible effect Slight print fade
    Mil 5606 Oil Topcoat slightly stained red No visible effect
    Mil 7808 Oil Topcoat slightly stained brown No visible effect
    Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 No visible effect No visible effect
    Gasoline No visible effect Slight print fade
    Rust Veto® 377 Topcoat slightly stained orange No visible effect
    Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Slight print fade
    Super Agitene® No visible effect No visible effect
    BIOACT® EC-7R™
    Terpene Cleaner    		 No visible effect No visible effect
    Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect
    3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect
    5% Salt (NaCl) Solution No visible effect No visible effect
    Propylene Glycol No visible effect No visible effect

    Samples dot-matrix printed using Brady R5000 Series ribbons and shrunk on appropriate size wires. Test conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. Samples rubbed with cotton swab after final immersion.

    CHEMICAL REAGENT
    SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
    TUBING AND PRINTING
    WITHOUT SWAB RUB
    PRINTING WITH SWAB RUB
    Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Print removed
    Toluene No visible effect Print removed
    Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect No visible effect
    JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect No visible effect
    Kerosene No visible effect slight print fade
    Mil 5606 Oil Topcoat slightly stained red No visible effect
    Mil 7808 Oil Topcoat slightly stained brown No visible effect
    Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 No visible effect No visible effect
    Gasoline No visible effect Slight print fade
    Rust Veto® 377 Topcoat slightly stained orange No visible effect
    Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Moderate print fade
    Super Agitene® No visible effect Slight print fade
    BIOACT® EC-7R™
    Terpene Cleaner    		 No visible effect Slight print fade
    Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect
    3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect
    5% Salt (NaCl) solution No visible effect No visible effect
    Propylene Glycol No visible effect No visible effect

    Samples thermal transfer printed using Brady R6200 Series ribbons and shrunk on appropriate size wires. Test conducted at room temperature after 24 hour dwell. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemical reagent followed by 30 minute recovery periods. Samples rubbed with cotton swab after final immersion.

    CHEMICAL REAGENT
    SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
    TUBING AND PRINTING
    WITHOUT SWAB RUB</ font>
    PRINTING WITH SWAB RUB
    Methyl Ethyl Ketone No visible effect Print removed
    Toluene No visible effect Print removed
    Isopropyl Alcohol No visible effect Slight print fade
    JP-8 Jet Fuel No visible effect Slight print fade
    Kerosene No visible effect Slight print fade
    Mil 5606 Oil Topcoat slightly stained red Slight print fade
    Mil 7808 Oil Topcoat slightly stained brown No visible effect
    Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 No visible effect Slight print fade
    Gasoline No visible effect Slight print fade
    Rust Veto® 377 Topcoat slightly stained orange Slight print fade
    Skydrol® 500B-4 No visible effect Print removed
    Super Agitene® No visible effect Slight print fade
    BIOACT® EC-7R™
    Terpene Cleaner    		 No visible effect Slight print fade
    Deionized Water No visible effect No visible effect
    3% Alconox® Detergent No visible effect No visible effect
    5% Salt (NaCl) solution No visible effect No visible effect
    Propylene Glycol No visible effect No visible effect

    Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customerperformance expectation of at leasttwo years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environment below 104 degrees F and 40-50% RH . We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.





    Trademarks:
    Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
    BIOACT® is a registered trademark of Petroferm, Inc.
    BradySleeve™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
    EC-7R™ is a trademark of Petroferm Inc.
    Rust Veto® is a registered trademark of the E.F. Houghton & Co.
    Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
    Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
    ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
    All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
    Units.

    Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes.
    Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.

    Product compliance information is based upon information provided by suppliers of the raw materials used by Brady to manufacture this product or based on results of testing using recognized analytical methods performed by a third party, independent laboratory. As such, Brady makes no independent representations or warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.


    WARRANTY
    Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyers that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, Brady's products.

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