| TDS No. B-503 |
Effective Date: 21-Feb-2000
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Description:
Brady B-503 is a polymer coated, flame retardant cloth with a white dot matrix print-receptive topcoat.
Brady B-503 is designed as an identification tag for wire harnesses and bundles requiring flexibility and outstanding self-extinguishing properties. B-503 is supplied in a dot-matrix printable format on an adhesive coated paper carrier. The Brady Series R2000 and R5000 ribbons are recommended for dot matrix printing of B-503.
Brady B-503 meets the performance requirements of UL 94 VTM-0 for flammability performance.
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Details:
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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TEST METHODS
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AVERAGE RESULTS
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Total Thickness
(without Carrier) |
ASTM D 1000 |
0.008 inch (0.203 mm)
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| Tensile Strength and Elongation |
ASTM D 1000
-Machine Direction
-Cross Web Direction |
45 lbs/in (788 N/100 mm), 5%
25 lbs/in (439 N/100 mm), 16%
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| UL 94 VTM Flame Test |
UL 94 VTM |
Self-extinguishing VTM-0*
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| Tag Release Value from Carrier |
PSTC-4 |
70 g/in (276 g/100 mm)
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*Results based on internal Brady testing. B-503 is not officially approved as 94 VTM-0 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
The following testing is performed with the B-503 printed with the Brady Series R2000 and R5000 ribbons. All samples allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing.
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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TEST METHODS
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TYPICAL RESULTS
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| Long Term High Service Temperature |
30 days at 158°F (70°C) |
Slight topcoat yellowing at 70°C. No visible effect to Series R2000 or R5000 print. |
| Long Term Low Service Temperature |
30 days at -40°F (-40°C) |
No visible effect |
| Humidity Resistance |
30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H. |
No visible effect |
| UV Light Resistance |
30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100 |
Slight topcoat yellowing. No visible effect to Series R2000 or R5000 print. |
| Weatherability |
ASTM G155, Cycle 1
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer |
Slight topcoat yellowing. Slight Series R2000 and R5000 print fade. Print still very easily legible. |
| Salt Fog Resistance |
ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber |
No visible effect |
| Print Adherence |
MIL-M-81531 Eraser Rub |
Series R2000 and R5000 print is still legible at 14" after 20 eraser rubs. |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306) |
Series R2000 and R5000 print still legible after 1000 cycles. |
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PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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Samples were printed with Series R2000 and R5000 ribbons and dwelled 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the samples were rubbed with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.
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CHEMICAL REAGENT
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SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
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APPEARANCE OF TAG MATERIAL AND PRINTING WITHOUT RUB
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APPEARANCE OF TAG MATERIAL AND PRINTING WITH RUB
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| Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
Topcoat softened |
Topcoat and print removed |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane |
Topcoat softened, slight print bleed |
Topcoat and print removed |
| Toluene |
Topcoat softened, slight print bleed |
Topcoat and print removed |
| Isopropyl Alcohol |
No visible effect |
Print removed |
| Mineral Spirits |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| JP-8 Jet Fuel |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| ASTM #3 Oil |
Tag yellowed from oil absorbed |
No additional visible effect |
| Mil 5606 Oil |
Tag colored red from oil absorbed |
No additional visible effect |
| Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332 |
Tag colored brown from oil absorbed |
No additional visible effect |
| Skydrol® 500B-4 |
Topcoat softened |
Topcoat and print removed |
| Super Agitene® |
Tag colored green fr om oil absorbed |
Slight print fade |
| Deionized Water |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
| 3% Alconox® Detergent |
No visible effect |
Moderate print fade |
| Northwoods™ Buzz Saw Citrus Degreaser |
Tag colored orange from fluid absorbed |
Moderate print fade |
| 5% Salt Water Solution |
No visible effect |
No visible effect |
Note: Unless stated otherwise, results were the same for both Series R2000 and R5000 ribbons.
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 80 degrees F and 60% 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.
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Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units.
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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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